Near Flesh: The Comeback of 30 Days of Night

Essential Points

• Franchise Revival: The 30 Days of Night franchise returns with Falling Sun.
• New Creators: Written by Rodney Barnes and illustrated by Chris Shehan, this new installment expands the series.
• Setting: The story unfolds 20 years after the original events in Barrow, Alaska.
• Plot Introduction: Teenager Jalen James arrives in Barrow just as vampire activity resurges.

I love the 30 Days of Night franchise, so I was super excited to discover this week that it’s picking back up with Falling Sun, and this first issue did not disappoint. 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun is written by Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia), who worked with the series’ original writer Steve Niles to bring the new story to life, and features art by Chris Shehan (House of Slaughter). In 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun, 20 years have passed since vampires descended upon Barrow. Teenager Jalen James arrives in the remote Alaskan town just ahead of the long polar night to stay with his uncle, looking for an escape from his life in LA. But unbeknownst to the townspeople, the vampires have begun stirring again, with vengeance on their minds and their sights set on Barrow.

The first issue is really setting the stage, reintroducing us to the vampires and giving us a sense of who is who in Barrow now (and who is still haunted by the violence of the past). I’ve got high hopes for where it’ll take us.