The original 30 days of night Finally gets a sequel. Originally a failed movie pitch turned into a comic book miniseries, the series in question stunned readers upon its initial release in 2002. In addition to several spinoffs, the series has inspired film and television adaptations, and influenced comic book creators in Great, even wonder, how Wolverine once had his own 30 days of night.
Following a New York Comic Con panel from IDW Publishing, their newly announced IDW Dark line was confirmed to include A direct sequel to the original 30 days of night, falling sun. Below is IDW’s official press release for IDW Dark:
For more than two decades, IDW Publishing Has established itself as a trustee
Destination for compelling and chilling horror stories. Now, the award-winning publisher is thrilled to announce the next evolution of Nightmares: IDW Dark.
As comic book readers crave more terror, IDW Dark’s Ambitious lineup of unique and carefully crafted comics will strike a chord with every type of reader. joining forces with Top consumer productsIDW DARK will release terrifying stories from beloved horror movie and TV franchises, including A quiet place, Smile, The Twilight Zone, Sleeping hollowAnd event horizon.
IDW DARK will also proudly celebrate some of the biggest original horror hits in the publisher’s acclaimed library, including sequels to 30 days of night And Under the Trees where no one sees. The imprint will also launch new original horror titles, bringing captivating horror stories from celebrated and emerging writers and artists.
Beyond a title card for 30 Days of Night: Falling SunNothing has been announced as far as what the story is about or how the franchise will continue the story of 30 days of night. However, the prospect of continuing the series is exciting in itself for a number of reasons.
What 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun means for horror fans
IDW once again is a must-see site for horror lovers
IDW Publishing is notorious for their contributions to the horror community. Of course, they are not only horror thanks to what they have contributed to the franchise Godzilla and series for the likes of Star Trek. However, they have been immensely critically acclaimed especially through their horror titles, and IDW Dark is the latest way that IDW can bring horror to their readers in an even bigger, better fashion than before. 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun is just one of many titles that could electrify horror fans in 2025.
30 days of nightThe original ranks among IDW’s best comic stories, not just in the horror genre. 30 days of night It stands as a timeless tale that remains as eerie and unsettling in 2024 as it once was in 2002, which is why there have been so many spinoff sequels since the release of the original. Revisiting the original just in time for its anniversary offers a means for modern fans to discover the original for the first time through its sequel.
Our take on 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun
An old classic for new fans
While revisiting an old classic helps the same classic find a new audience, it also allows the same classic to be recontextualized in a new horror context. The horror genre and its sensibilities tend to shift and evolve every few years, and a lot has changed about the genre—as far as current ongoing themes and how it’s approached by creators—in recent years. The sequel allows a new creative team to take on the themes of the original 30 days of night and shape them in a way that is relevant to modern audiences.