Stranger Things, the hit Netflix series, expanded dramatically with Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a stage play that is coming to a close this Fall on Broadway and the West End. But if you missed seeing the show live, Dark Horse has another option for you: Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the 80-page graphic novel adaptation, coming to stores in January.
Adapted by Rachel Pinnelas, and featuring art by Jake Bartok, Michael Atiyeh, and Tyler Smith, the book will tell the tale of Henry Creel, aka Vecna, before he became the monster that plagued the kids in Hawkins.
Here’s the synopsis, per Dark Horse:
In 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, the Creel family seeks a fresh start, especially their teenage son Henry, who is eager to escape his troubled past. Initially, things seem to go well — he finds friendship and joins the school play. But when a wave of shocking crimes strikes the town, Henry is forced to confront a terrifying possibility: Something inside him may be connected to the horrors unfolding around him. As this thrilling mystery races forward, shadows of the past are unleashed, relationships are tested, and the town of Hawkins must band together to face unspeakable darkness.
While the stage shows will be closing, over the course of the 1,500 performances they’ve sold nearly 1.6 million tickets, and won four Tony Awards, among other prizes. If this graphic novel gets an Eisner, does that mean Stranger Things could EEGOT?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow will hit bookstores and comic book stores on January 19, 2027 for $19.99.
Comic Book Club Live Info:
Share this:
Discover more from Comic Book Club
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.