30 Days of Night: Falling Sun Brings Vampires Back to Barrow

If you grew up swapping horror comics with friends, or maybe snuck a late-night viewing of 30 Days of Night when you were definitely too young (don’t worry, we’ve all been there), then get ready—because the vampires are back.

IDW Publishing has just announced 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun, the long-awaited sequel that pulls us right back into the frozen nightmare of Barrow, Alaska. And honestly? It looks like the franchise is finally stepping out of the shadows again.

A Return to Barrow

Set two decades after the original blood-soaked massacre, Falling Sun finds Barrow trying to pretend the horror never happened. Locals whisper, outsiders roll their eyes, and everyone just hopes that endless night won’t come again. Spoiler: it does.

But this time, the danger isn’t only creeping across the Alaskan snow. Over in Romania, a brood of vampires still seethes with rage over the death of their leader Vicente. Their eyes are fixed on Barrow, and revenge is the only thing on the menu.

New Faces, Old Fears

Enter Jalen James, a teen fleeing gang violence in Los Angeles, who comes to Barrow looking for safety. Instead, he finds himself at ground zero when the sun disappears and the vampires rise. If you’re a fan of survival horror with a personal twist, this story is going to hit hard.

The Team Bringing It to Life

The creative duo behind this comeback is seriously stacked:

• Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia, Batman: Full Moon) is writing the series, and his knack for blending social commentary with horror is perfect for this icy bloodbath.

• Chris Shehan (House of Slaughter, The Autumnal) is on art, giving the book a haunting, cinematic edge that’ll make you feel the cold right in your bones.

Early reviews are already buzzing—praising the balance of dread, atmosphere, and sheer terror. Basically, this isn’t just a nostalgic cash-grab; it’s a legit rebirth of one of horror’s most chilling series.

When Can You Get It?

The first issue of 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun drops October 15, 2025, perfectly timed for spooky season. With 48 pages of vampire mayhem, this is the kind of book you’re going to want to read under a blanket… but maybe not with the lights off.

Why It Matters

It’s been more than 20 years since Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith first froze us with terror in 30 Days of Night. Now, Barnes and Shehan are proving that some nightmares never really die—they just wait for the sun to set.

So, grab your garlic, charge your flashlight, and brace yourself: the night is falling again.