Review: Nights Vol. 1

Author: Wyatt Kennedy
Artist: Luigi Formisano
Colorist: Francesco Segala & Gloria Martinelli
Letterer: Maria Letizia Mirabella
Publisher: Image Comics
Released: May 28, 2024
Received: NetGalley
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Summary:

Vince Okonma’s whole life has changed over the course of a few weeks. He went from being an ordinary kid (teen) to being a kid living with a punch of paranormal beings. Thanks to a tragedy in his life, Vince is moving in with his cousin (and roommates).

Here’s the thing: nobody in this house is normal. The cousin is a secret hitman, and the roommates include a ghost and a vampire. It’s a lot, but it’s also the perfect place for Vince to be right now, oddly enough.

Review:

Okay, wow. There’s a lot to take in while reading Nights Vol. 1. It reads like an ordinary paranormal story (is there such a thing?)…at first. But the more you look at it, the more you realize that everything is different.

To start with, the world isn’t the one we know. There are paranormal creatures, a different number of states, and so much more. It’s basically an alternative history fantasy story, with many foundational elements changed.

I both loved and hated that. It made for a fascinating read, especially when learning about the oddities in the woods (I want more answers on that). Likewise, I’m fascinated by the cousin’s story (which has strong Something is Killing the Children vibes). I have so many questions.

All things considered, Nights Vol. 1 is an interesting read—and yet not at all what I expected. I’ll probably keep up with the series, though I have no idea where it will lead in the long run.

Highlights:

• Paranormal Creatures
• Hidden backstories
• Vampires & More

Thanks to Image Comics and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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