Portland, OR (December 7, 2023) — Dive into the shadows with Oni Press as they present a sneak peek of NIGHT PEOPLE #1 (of 4), an explosive new series by literary luminary Barry Gifford, co-creator of Lost Highway. Adapted by rising star Chris Condon, this transgressive masterpiece weaves a chilling tale illustrated by a stellar cast, including Brian Level, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Artyom Topilin, and Marco Finnegan.
This dark narrative unfolds across four interlocking stories, exploring the unsettling odyssey of criminals, cartel killers, and lost souls. Adorned with covers by J.H. Williams III, Joëlle Jones, Jacob Phillips, and more, the debut issue promises a visceral journey through the American subconscious—a roadmap of lipstick, sweat, and blood.
Barry Gifford, renowned for Wild At Heart and co-writing Lost Highway, describes NIGHT PEOPLE as a parable transcending noir. The gripping graphic adaptation follows the perverse romance of ex-convicts Big Betty Stalcup and Miss Cutie Early, exploring fanaticism and murder. Their quest for righteousness takes a gruesome turn with the kidnapping of Rollo Lamar, a pivotal moment set against the demise of civilization.
Chris Condon emphasizes the series’ unique approach, ensuring each issue boasts distinct artistic styles. The narrative’s unpredictability mirrors Gifford’s work’s essence, promising readers an exhilarating experience.
NIGHT PEOPLE #1 hits comic shops on March 6, 2024, with covers by J.H. Williams III, Joëlle Jones, Jacob Phillips, and Brian Level. Step into a world where noir bleeds neon and nightmares come to life.
Praise for NIGHT PEOPLE by Barry Gifford:
- “Gifford’s night people are pure American… Pure in their madness… [and] in their evil.” — NPR
- “A lively and lunatic underworld of mobsters, motor-mouthed oddballs, profound innocents, and other desperadoes.” — VICE
- “William Faulkner by way of B-movie film noir, porn paperbacks, and Sun Records rockabilly…” – Jonathan Lethem, author of Motherless Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude
- “Unsettling… The kinds of people who always seem to show up at night because they carry their private night with them.” – Los Angeles Times
Don’t miss the dark odyssey:
NIGHT PEOPLE #1
Written by BARRY GIFFORD & CHRIS CONDON
Art by BRIAN LEVEL
Cover A by J.H. WILLIAMS III
Cover B by JOËLLE JONES
Cover C by JACOB PHILLIPS
Cover D by BRIAN LEVEL
$4.99 | 32 PGS. | NO ADS | MATURE READERS ONLY | ON SALE MARCH 6, 2024
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