30 Days of Night

Overview: Dive deep into the nightmare world of Barrow, Alaska, where month-long winter darkness provides a siren call to a band of bloodthirsty vampires.  The townspeople’s only hope of survival lies in the hands of Steala and Eben, the local husband and wife sheriff team.  Can they save the town they love, or will darkness descent forever?

Pages: 104

Story: Steve Niles

Art: Ben Templesmith

Recommendations: American Vampire Vol 1 – American Vampire Vol 2– American Vampire Vol 4

Review By: Jason Schulte
Rating: 3 half star

Alright, let’s get real here – I totally watched the movie before diving into this book. And you know what? The story is pretty much the same, but with a few tweaks to amp up the excitement for the big screen. I mean, who doesn’t love a little extra drama, right?

I have to admit, I was a fan of the movie, so it’s no shocker that I also enjoyed the book. Set in the chilling town of Barrow, Alaska, where the sun takes a 30-day vacation during winter, it’s the perfect feeding ground for vampires. And let’s be real, trying to escape with limited access in and out? Good luck with that.

Overall, it’s a solid vampire tale that really puts the non-vampires at a serious disadvantage. But what really caught my eye was the artwork in this book. It’s like the illustrations just leap off the page with top-notch quality, bringing the story to life in a whole new way. Trust me, it’s a bloody good time.