inverse distance weighting method Shocked the world of horror comics IDW darka new horror imprint that has a strong presence given the quality of the license it holds. Smile, event horizon, twilight sagaand quiet place is one of the books poised to help publishers become the new faces of the genre in serial art. As if that wasn’t enough to take center stage, IDW has also announced another more focused horror line called nightcap.
Nightcaps will focus on creating a space for unique writers/artists who want to peer into the darkness through oversized one-shots, aiming to show how far horror can be bent in the hands of new artistic visionaries. Add to that IDW’s recent success with the return of EC Comics, and its history with horror classics such as 30 days of nights and Locke and Key (Plus their recent dark space comics), and it’s easy to think that the publisher would be content with building a legitimate comic horror empire.
All will be revealed during Free Comics Day 2025, with a sample of how the comic’s subsequent chapters will be presented 30 days of nights and Under the tree no one sees the dark side of things, and rural and blood honey At the end of Nightcap. blood honey from the mind Sean Peacock, The story centers on gothic prep school lovers who stave off breakup through betrayal and murderous plots. ruralcreator Gavin FullertonIt tells the story of a princess who embarks on a journey across the land with the head of a king, bravely facing the warring tribes and forgotten gods she encounters on her way.
Dark and Nightcaps are already generating excitement, with some of the writers involved speaking out about the importance of this new influx of horror to the medium. Here are some quotes:
“I’m so excited to be working with Steve, IDW, and the characters in the legendary world of 30 Days of Night! We’ve prepared an incredible story that adds to the established 30 Days of Night mythology while taking the story to some exciting places. What a surprising direction. I think this book is a perfect addition to IDW’s Free Comic Book Day and I’m looking forward to hearing what fans think – Rodney Barnes
“I’m excited to see a new 30 Days of Night series coming out and I can’t think of a better person for the job than Rodney Barnes. Rodney has been tearing it up in recent years and I Think he’ll be bringing new blood to the series and can’t wait for Free Comic Book Day for fans to check it out – Steve Niles
“The talent behind the first IDW Dark books is insane, and I’m honored to join this talented cast of creators. I couldn’t have asked for a better label for my first traditionally published comic. I’m excited for readers to step into the world of Blood Honey , a gothic high school love story gone bad and expect intense drama, teen angst, bloody knuckles, sword fights, and murder, and maybe even some. You’ll laugh, you’ll frown, you’ll be absolutely disgusted by these kids.Sean Peacock
“I’m so excited for my book Tuatha to be part of the new IDW Dark brand. I feel like IDW is always pushing the boundaries in terms of art and storytelling, and this new creator-focused horror imprint shows how committed they are to that vision. Dedication. The story of a young girl carrying a severed head across the mythical landscape of Ireland seemed like a perfect fit!Gavin Fullerton
“I’m so excited to be a part of IDW Dark. As a fan and creator, horror has always been my favorite genre. In fact, Under the Tree No One Can See is now part of an imprint dedicated to this genre. , and it’s such a great feeling to be out there among so many amazing books, which is a testament to the success of this book and all the amazing support and understanding that IDW has given me since day one.Patrick Horvath
The IDW Dark and Nightcaps sampler is sure to be one of the most popular books at next year’s FCBD celebration. The comics industry has been betting on imprints for years, with many imprints appearing and disappearing without much fanfare. IDW seems to have a unified vision for their future in the genre, fully aware that fans refuse to believe there is such a thing as too much horror.
