Dark Horse Reveals Summer Shadows Preview and Perfect Playlist (Exclusive)

As a longtime comics enthusiast and someone who’s spent countless summer days poring over the pages of my favorite graphic novels, I must say I am thoroughly intrigued by the upcoming release of Summer Shadows! The preview images hint at a captivating storyline filled with sunlit beauty, blood in the water, and signs that promise an engaging tale.

In Nick Landry’s quest to reconnect with his former lover and uncover the reasons behind his vanishing act, he’ll soon discover that the truth is buried in shadows far deeper than he ever imagined. This intriguing plot forms the basis of ‘Summer Shadows’, a gripping LGBTQIA+ vampire horror mystery from Dark Horse, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Greek Islands. To intensify your anticipation for this series, we’ve prepared an exclusive sneak peek that you can view on the following slide. Moreover, to further deepen your connection with the story, Dark Horse has curated a fitting Spotify playlist that complements the narrative – check it out below!

What is Summer Shadows About?

Summer Shadows hails from the gifted creative minds of writer John Harris Dunning, artist Ricardo Cabral, colorist Brad Simpson, and letterer Jim Campbell. The series invites readers to step into the role of Nick, who journeys to the enchanting island of Avraxos in search of answers as to why his former partner Anthony vanished. It transpires that Anthony isn’t the only individual to have disappeared from the island, which will eventually lead Nick to cross paths with Coast Guard officer Alekos. As their alliance deepens, they’ll uncover the hidden dangers lurking on this seemingly idyllic isle, revealing a sinister side to its picturesque facade.

“Nick Landry travels to the secluded Greek island of Avraxos in search of his former lover, Anthony, who mysteriously disappeared. Anthony was Nick’s heart’s delight, but he can’t seem to find closure due to not knowing why Anthony left. Coincidentally, another young man has vanished on the island, and coast guard officer Alekos Kourkoulos is investigating. Both men had interactions with a glamorous group on a sleek black super yacht called the Nyx before disappearing. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they find that the more radiant the sunlight, the more ominous the secrets hidden in the shadows…”

Your Perfect Playlist

If you’d like to enhance the story with some tunes, Dark Horse provides that service too! Scroll down for a Spotify playlist filled with tracks from artists such as Lana Del Rey, Vampire Weekend, Tina Turner, The Shins, Sheryl Crow, Primal Scream, and many others. Feel free to explore the complete playlist below.

As a music enthusiast, here’s my take on rephrasing the playlist:

Summer Shadows #1 makes its debut at comic book stores on September 11th! For a sneak peek, be sure to look at the full preview coming up next.

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