MIDNIGHT

Last month, IDW Publishing announced a Goosebumps comic book series, inspired by R.L. Stine’s classic line of children’s horror novels. The series is slated to run for three-issue arcs, from a variety of creative teams starting with Monsters at Midnight by writer Jeremy Lambert and artist Chris Fenoglio; set in “Horrorland,” a location from the novels. CBR has the first look at the solicitation text for November’s Goosebumps: Monsters at Midnight #2, along with covers by Chris Fenoglio, Drew Rausch and Derek Charm. For the rest of IDW Publishing’s November 2017 solicitations, check back tomorrow on CBR! Goosebumps: Monsters at Midnight #2 (of 3)— Cover A: Chris Fenoglio Jeremy Lambert (w) • Chris Fenoglio (a & c) Trapped in HorrorLand, sisters Mia and Ginny have no hope of escape… that is until a little Horror named Irk mentions the gate on the other side of the Scream-Park! Only problem is the never-ending nightmares tha

The cover to Howard Chaykin’s “Midnight of the Soul” #1 features his usual rugged, handsome protagonist, an archetype he has successfully used for decades. Here, his character appears to be a leather-clad biker, but readers learn inside that the cool-looking lead isn’t really all that, and that the World War II vet and struggling wannabe writer is hardly living the postwar dream. Coping with addiction, PTSD and a claustrophobic living environment, his character nonetheless develops into a fairly complex one, and one that’s almost likeable, especially when a defining moment instantly makes him well worth exploring in future issues. While there’s some degree of complexity to his character, Chaykin’s story is remarkably straightforward so far, at least more so than his usual multi-layered plots with large ensemble casts. This first chapter is content to stay in the shallow end of the storytelling spectrum and, as a result, comes across as refreshingly accessible. Chaykin opens the story

Midnighter always knew it wouldn’t be easy to fight his way out of Hell…but did he ever consider that it might be impossible? Even with Apollo’s strength by his side, some wars just can’t be won…is this never-ending battle finally over?

Midnighter always knew that one day he would have to face the Devil himself to answer for all the people he’s killed here on Earth…and that day is today! It’s a bare-knuckle brawl between Midnighter and Neron for the soul of Apollo!

Apollo’s in Hell, and the only weapon that can kill his captor has been destroyed! Does Midnighter have a plan? Why are you even asking that question?