Horror Legend John Carpenter Officially Returns With Terrifying New Release

Published Nov 7, 2026, 11:15 PM EST An experienced Editor representing Canada via ScreenRant's Team Anime, J.R. has been reading manga since the first printing of Shonen Jump in North America. This passion drove him to write about anime, manga, and manhwa, having recently served as Lead Anime Editor for ComicBook.com. It's increasingly common knowledge that while John Carpenter of Halloween, Escape from New York, and The Thing fame may have largely backed out of filmmaking in favor of composing and projects like this year's Toxic Commando, he's also working on comics. For 11 years now, Carpenter's worked alongside his wife, Sandy King, on the horror anthology John Carpenter's Tales for a HalloweeNight through Storm Comics, with Volume 12 now on its way in a matter of days. Coming back for yet another year, John Carpenter's Tales for a HalloweeNight Volume 12 is available through Storm King Comics' website as a pre-order ahead of its November 11, 2026 release. Listed for $30 USD, the graphic novel may have arrived past the calendar date for Halloween, but for true fans, the spooky season is a state of mind, rather than one given night or cluster of nights. The graphic novel looks to be positively stunning with an impressive array of co-creators with additional high-profile projects to their names, so be sure to nab this either ahead of release or not too late after. John Carpenter Returns For Another Stunning New Release Following suit with the anthology series nature, expect Tales for a HalloweeNight to tell a variety of macabre stories for any and all horror tastes. Having explored realms of the supernatural, psychological, and horrific creature features from werewolves to other terrifying beasts, Carpenter and King have another terrifying collection ahead. The graphic novel's striking cover is illustrated by Tim Bradstreet featuring the particularly ominous side profile of what appears to be Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul's Jonathan Banks as its model, sporting a sheriff's badge for Haddonfield, a nod to the main setting of the Halloween franchise. Halloween. It's not just a season... it's a state of mind. And no one knows that better than producer, writer, and horror icon, Sandy King, and her husband, legendary director John Carpenter, the singular visionary behind the horror classic Halloween. For more than a decade, they have paired some of the most exceptional storytellers from the worlds of comics, movies, and novels with equally dark visions from illustrators around the globe. Together, their limitless imaginations have brought to life an abundance of spine-tingling horrors, specially crafted to scar your psyche. Pick up Volume 12 of this award-winning graphic novel series for a brand-new collection of twelve twisted tales of terror, tricks, and treats, perfect to fuel your nightmares all year round. But reader beware. You may need to remind yourself: It’s only a story … it’s only a story. Happy Halloween! With a bloody axe, severed axe, and gore streaked across his uniform and hands while what appears to be a distant fire rolls along amidst wrecked scenery, it's a fairly unsettling scene no matter how familiar the star featured on the cover may be. Even though the Haddonfield elements point in a particular direction, one must keep an open mind about the sort of content will come in the next volume. But with the talent attached, it should only be delightful surprises ahead, rather than disappointments. Tales For A HalloweeNight's Return Has Another Impressive Array Of Talent In addition to returning talent like Carpenter and King, as well as Bradstreet (Hellblazer) and Frank Tieri (Godzilla's The Odyssey, Absolute Batman: Beyond Ark M), there's quite the roster of potent talent joining to bolster the horror vibes of this returning anthology. With creators behind some of the most acclaimed comics from decades past as well as the hottest stories of the present, Tales for a HalloweeNight Volume 12 is sure to be a stunning experience for longtime readers as usual. Featured in John Carpenter's Tales for a HalloweeNight Volume 12 in addition to those mentioned above are the following: Elena Carrillo Jaime Carrillo Federico De Luca Stefano De Paolis Alec Worley David Hitchcock Jack Mandrake Amanda Deibert Cat Staggs Kealan Patrick Burke Damien Worm Andrea Mutti Valerio Alloro Joe Harris Nat Jones Mike Sizemore Ryan Carr Sean Sobczak Luis Guaragna Ryan Winn Jess Arcure David Kennedy Jennie Wood Richard P. Clark Paul Terry Alex Sarabia Hernán González Sian Mandrake Marshall Dillon With artists, writers, colorists and more that have either previously featured on John Carpenter's Tales for a HalloweeNight or recently helmed, illustrated, or provided variant covers for stories like Mindbender or Event Horizon: Inferno, it's clear the project lives up to its award-winning reputation. Having won the IndieFab Bronze Medal Award for Best Graphic Novel in 2015 with Volume 1, and persistent honors as recently as the last installment, Carpenter and King's project is always one to remain excited for, now merely days away from release. John Carpenter Birthdate January 16, 1948