Comic Crypt: Dark Horse Will Release An All-New Horror Mystery SUMMER SHADOWS #1 In September! –

Dark Horse Comics has announced the new Horror-mystery series SUMMER SHADOWS #1. The possible vampire tale will debut in comic book stores on September 11, 2024. John Harris Dunning writes the series with artwork by Ricardo Cabral. Read on for more details on the other side.

From The Press Release

MILWAUKIE, Ore., (May 7, 2024)—  Sink your teeth into an all-new Horror mystery series, Summer Shadows, beginning this fall and published by Dark Horse Comics. Set against the sunny backdrop of a remote Greek island, the comic tells the story of an LGBTQIA+ romance turned deadly mystery. The tale is written by John Harris Dunning (Wiper, Tumult), with interior and cover art by Ricardo Cabral (Wiper, Pontas Saltas), colored by Brad Simpson (Wiper, All Eight Eyes) and lettered by Jim Campbell (Grimm Fairy Tales).

Nick Landry is on the unspoilt Greek island of Avraxos to look for his ex. Anthony was the love of his life, and without knowing why he left, Nick can’t move on. But Anthony isn’t the only one to disappear on Avraxos. Coast Guard officer Alekos Kourkoulos is on the trail of another young man missing on the island. They learn that both of the missing men fell in with the glamorous inhabitants of a jet-black super yacht, the Nyx, before vanishing. As the mystery deepens, Nick and Alekos discover that the brighter the sunshine, the darker the shadows…

Summer Shadows #1 (of 4) will arrive in comic shops September 11, 2024. It is available for pre-order starting May 24, 2024 at your local comic shop and will retail for $5.99. 

Be sure to follow DarkHorseComics on social media and check our website, www.darkhorse.com for more news, announcements, and updates.

Praise for Wiper:

“Wiper is a feast for your eyes and mind. Fast-moving gorgeous sci-fi noir with a killer twist. Like Phillip K Dick meets Aeon Flux.” – Christian Ward

“Sci-Fi Noir done right with some of the best comic book artwork I’ve seen in a book this year. Dunning and Cabral have crafted a story you do not want to miss.” – James Tynion IV

“Mind-blowing art by Ricardo Cabral and colour by Brad Simpson. It’s an incredible piece of work!” – Aaron Campbell

“If you love sci-fi, I can’t think of a single reason you won’t love this book. Stunning work from all involved.” – Darcy Van Poelgeest

“Wiper builds a compelling mystery set against a dark, but all-too-real future. Beautiful art and storytelling make this a memorable read. I can’t wait to revisit this world again!” – Josh Trujillo

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About Dark Horse Comics 

Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson with the goal of creating a welcoming environment for comics professionals. The company strives to be an example of how integrity and innovation can broaden a unique storytelling medium and transform a company with humble beginnings into an industry giant. Dark Horse has published modern masters such as Yoshitaka Amano, Margaret Atwood, Brian Michael Bendis, Paul Chadwick, Geof Darrow, Colleen Doran, Janet Evanovich, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Faith Erin Hicks, Kazuo Koike, Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire, Kentaro Miura, Moebius, Chuck Palahniuk, Eric Powell, Stan Sakai, and Gerard Way, as well as Hall of Fame legends Will Eisner, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Richard Corben. The company also set the industry standard for quality licensed comics, graphic novels, collectibles, and art books, based on properties such as Star Wars, Stranger Things, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Dragon Age, James Cameron’s Avatar, Game of Thrones, Mass Effect, The Witcher, and Halo. Dark Horse established an entertainment division in 1989, finding success with company-owned projects The Mask and TimeCop. Current hits from Dark Horse Entertainment include The Umbrella Academy on Netflix and Resident Alien on SyFy. Additionally, Dark Horse has a long tradition of establishing new creative talent throughout all of its divisions.

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