IDW shocked the horror comics world with the announcement of IDW Dark, a new horror title that came out with a bang considering the scale of the licenses under its umbrella. Smile, Event Horizon, Twilight Zone, A Quiet Place are among the titles that are poised to turn the publisher into a new face of the genre in the field of sequential art. As if this wasn’t enough to take center stage, IDW is also announcing another, more focused horror series called Nightcaps.
Nightcaps is an oversized one-shot that aims to show how far horror can bend in the hands of new artistic visionaries, creating a space for unique writers/artists looking to take the plunge into darkness. Focus on creating. Add in IDW’s recent success with the resurgence of EC Comics and a proven history of horror classics like 30 Days of Night and Locke and Key (along with the recent Dark Spaces comics), and publishing It becomes very easy for a company to argue that something like this will happen. Nothing short of a legitimate horror empire in comics.
All will be revealed during Free Comic Book Day 2025, and for the darker side of things, the next chapters of 30 Days of Night and Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, and the end of Nightcaps with Tuatha and Blood It will include a sampler showcasing Honey’s next chapter. . Blood Honey comes from the mind of Sean Peacock and centers on lovers at a gothic prep school as they overcome betrayal and murder plots to avoid separation. Created by Gavin Fullerton, Tuatha follows a princess as she bravely travels across the land with the head of a king, and the warring clans and forgotten gods that cross her path.
Excitement for Dark and Nightcaps is already building, with several of the participating writers expressing how important this new influx of horror is to the medium. Below are some quotes.
“I am so excited to be working with Steve, IDW, and the characters from the legendary world of 30 Days of Night! We have an incredible story that will take us in an amazing direction. We think this book is a great addition to IDW’s Free Comics Day, and we’re looking forward to hearing what our fans think.” – Rodney Barnes
“I’m so excited to see the new 30 Days of Night series come to life, and I can’t think of a better person for the job than Rodney Barnes. Rodney has been tearing this show down over the last few years. , I think he will breathe new life into this series and I can’t wait for Free Comic Book Day for fans to check it out!” – Steve Niles
Clockwise:
“The talent behind this first installment of IDW Dark is insane, and I’m honored to be added to this lineup of extremely talented creators. This is my first traditionally published comic. I couldn’t find a better label than that.My readers loved the gothic high school romance “Blood.” I’m really looking forward to stepping into the world of Honey, expecting high drama, teenage angst, bloody joints, sword fights, and murder plots that would make even Hitchcock raise an eyebrow. Please. You’ll laugh, you’ll grimace, and you’ll be completely disgusted by these kids.” -Sean Peacock.
“I’m really looking forward to having my book, Tuatha, join the new IDW Dark publication. I feel like IDW has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to art and storytelling, but with this new creator-focused Their horror work shows their dedication to that vision, and I think the story of a young girl with a severed head in a mythical Irish landscape is a perfect fit!” – Gavin Fullerton
“I’m thrilled to be a part of IDW Dark. Horror has always been my favorite genre, both as a fan and as a creator. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees is one of the many great books out there. The fact that it’s now part of a genre-specific publication is such an amazing feeling. It’s a testament not only to the success of this book, but also to the great support and understanding that IDW has given me from day one. It’s also a testament.” –Patrick Horvath.
The IDW Dark and Nightcaps sampler is sure to be one of the most popular books at next year’s FCBD celebration. Over the past few years, the comics industry has bet on imprinting publications, many of which have come and gone with much fanfare. IDW seems to have a unified vision for the future of the genre, knowing full well that fans don’t want to believe there’s such a thing as over-the-top horror.
Something like this:
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