First Look at HELLO DARKNESS #2

When we’re plunged into the inky blackness after the lights konked out, what sort of heart-stopping surprises await us in the void beyond? Published by BOOM! Studios, they offer a tantalizing, spook-ridden peek into HELLO DARKNESS #2.

It’s the alarming continuation of the ongoing anthology series, boasting of – hold your breath – horror, fantasy, and mystery of the deepest, darkest shades. In the writer’s room, literary impresarios like R.L. Stine, Francesco Francavilla, Garth Ennis, Becky Cloonan, and James Tynion IV, collaborate like mad scientists hoping to breathe life into their chilling narratives. Evoking frights both ancient and modern, this collection takes the crown for unsettling storytelling.

Cartoonist’s Nightmare

This issue sees the cartoonists stepping forth from the shadows, their ghastly visions in hand. Among their eldritch offerings is the spine-chilling continuation of THE WAR by Garth Ennis and Becky Cloonan. And if you’re ready to confront the fearsome, these tales promise the ride of your life, or afterlife.

HELLO DARKNESS #2 is embellished with a cover that artist Paolo Rivera conjured from the shadows. Jenny Frison and Tula Lotay, too, have pitched in with their eerie variant versions of the cover.

What’s in Store

HELLO DARKNESS #2 is stocked to the brim with unnerving tales. THE WAR #2 is by Garth Ennis, and Becky Cloonan takes the aesthetic reins. Then we have THE CLOWN; a story that’s sure to send shivers down your spine, penned and illustrated by Azam Raharjo. Other shockers include APOCALYPSE IN SLOW MOTION, STARGAZERS, and I CAN’T TAKE YOU ANYWHERE.

A League of Extraordinary Comics

HELLO DARKNESS is the freshest kid on the BOOM! Studios’ block, joining a registering lineup that includes BRZRKR, Something is Killing the Children, Grim, and Stuff of Nightmares. The imprint also carries popular licensed properties, such as Dune: House Corrino, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth.

Pick up your copy of HELLO DARKNESS #2 from comic shops starting August 28, 2024. You can place a pre-order at your local comic shop, or buy digital copies from Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play. It’s time to plunge headfirst into the abyss of your highest horror expectations.