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DARK HORSE COMICS:
Script: Cullen Bunn
Art & COVER: Brian Hurtt
Colors: Bill Crabtree
Letters: Jim Campbell
Artist for Cover B: Dan Brereton
Cover C Artist: Francesco Francavilla
The Midnite Show by Dark Horse Comics
If you’re looking for a fun and spooky almost Monster Squad meets Werewolf by Night feel, this is the comic for you. The Midnite Show gives you classic monsters having a meta good time. I thought I knew right away what kind of comic this would be, and was already excited. However, when I realized it was much more, I got even more excited.
The Story
The story begins on the night of a full moon! There’s a beautiful terrified woman in a long and flowy white dress. We think we know this story, and we think we’ve seen this story. Then, the story gets switched up from the classic arc, to then do a complete 180 and catch me off guard.
Throughout this comic, the story goes back and forth from suspense to comedy. From classic scary movies, to modern day nonsense. This first issue covered all the classic monsters, made me giggle, made me on edge, and made me need to know more about the mysterious, “God of Monsters” Basil Saxon.
Without spoiling the end (which did end on a cliffhanger), all I will say is I relate way too much to the guy at the end. Which many horror/supernatural fans would. We, as the audience, have learned how to kill every monster out there, but could we actually do it?
The Art
To bring a classic monster to life on the pages of a comic book, you need dark and beautiful art. This comic did just that right away. Furthermore, going from classic monster movie feel to modern day nonsense required very different settings, colors, and tones. That was also accomplished, and done so beautifully. There was a lot of back and forth in this comic, and it never felt rushed or confusing. The art helped the story flow, while making sure you knew where you were and what was going on at all times.
The Midnite Show Rating: 9/10
All in all, this is a hell of a fun and spooky comic. If you’re a fan of classic monsters, and fun stories, this is definitely a comic to add to your pull list. So in the spirit (pun intended) of the season, light that pumpkin candle, pour a seasonal beverage, and enjoy this classic/not classic monster story!
