The original30 Days of Nightfinally 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 adaptions to movies and television, and influenced comic book creators at large, even Marvel, as Wolverine once hadhis own30 Days of Night.
Following a New York Comic Con panel from IDW Publishing, their newly announced IDW Dark line has been confirmed to includea direct sequel to the original30 Days of Night, Falling Sun. Below is IDW’s official press release for IDW Dark:
For more than two decades,IDW Publishinghas established itself as a trusted
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’sambitious lineup of unique and carefully crafted comics will have a fright for every type of reader. Joining forces withParamount Consumer Products, IDW DARK will let loose terrifying tales from beloved horror movie and TV franchises includingA QUIET PLACE,SMILE,THE TWILIGHT ZONE,SLEEPY HOLLOW, andEVENT HORIZON.
IDW DARK will also proudly celebrate some of the biggest original horror hits in the publisher’s acclaimed library, including sequels to30 DAYS OF NIGHTandBENEATH THETREES WHERE NOBODY SEES. The imprint will also launch new original horror titles, bringing captivating horror stories from celebrated and fresh writers and artists.
Beyond a title card for30 Days of Night: Falling Sun, nothing has been announced as far as what the story is about nor how the franchise will continue the tale of30 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 Space for Horror Lovers
IDW Publishing is notorious for their contributions to the horror community. Of course, they’re not exclusively horror thanks to what they’vecontributed to franchises likeGodzillaandseries for the likes ofStar Trek. However, they’ve been immensely critically acclaimed especially through their horror titles, andIDW 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 Sunis just one of many titles that could electrify horror fans in 2025.
30 Days of Night, the original, ranks among one ofIDW’s best comic stories, not just in the horror genre.30 Days of Nightholds up as a timeless tale that remains as eerie and unsettling in 2024 as it once did in 2002, hence why there have been as many spinoff sequels as there have been since the original’s release.Revisiting the original directly in time for its anniversary offers a means for modern fans to discover the original for the first time by way of its sequel.
Our Take on 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun
An Old Classic for New Fans
While revisiting an old classic helps that 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 its approached by creators - in more recent years. This sequel allows a new creative team to take the themes of the original30 Days of Nightand morph them in a way that’s relevant for modern audiences.
