I'm the Goddamn Nightwyrm

The story of the journey is one of the more classic of the traditional plot devices used in literature and media. The journey takes a character on a mission or quest that he (or she) must accomplish, whilst growing along the way. The story structure most commonly puts the protagonist through some form of gauntlet, undergoing trials and overcoming obstacles. When the journey is combined with the supernatural, the story inevitably becomes one of a quest for redemption. This is the premise behind Midnight Nation, originally published as a 12-issue limited series in 2000-2002 by the now-defunct Joe’s Comics imprint, and now being reprinted as a trade paperback by Top Cow Productions. […]

I’m a sufferer of event fatigue. With some of the big name companies pumping out event series and spin-offs every year like rabbits popping out litters of kits, it is hard not to get jaded with the near-constant barrage. When I heard that Top Cow was entering this market with their own event series, it was with some trepidation that I approached the first issue. Thankfully, Artifacts #1 was quick to calm my fears and even left me excited with anticipation. […]

Imagine discovering on your 21st birthday that you are the inheritor of an ancient curse. A curse that has passed down from father to son over the ages, taking the life of the father at the moment of the son’s conception as it moves on. A curse that enables its bearer to fully embrace corruption and evil, or to find redemption through dark means. Jackie Estacado is a man who walks this path, trying to stay true to his morals and the memory of a loved one, whilst surrounded by the influences of evil and the allure of unspeakable power. […]