THE THING ON THE DOORSTEP #1 (OF 5)
Description
The Thing On The Doorstep is a chilling adaptation that reimagines H.P. Lovecraft's unsettling tale through a modern lens. In the premiere issue, Simon Birks (award-winning writer behind Antarctica, Sinners, Gone, The Shadow Over Innsmouth) teams up with artist Willi Roberts (Antarctica, The Dark) to explore the doomed friendship between Daniel Upton and Edward Derby—culminating in a shocking act at Arkham Sanatorium. The story delves into trust, obsession, and a mind-bending descent into a world beyond control, as Edward's fate unfolds and Daniel's memory is questioned. The issue compiles lush color art across 32 pages in a softcover format, setting up a 5-issue mini-series that expands Lovecraft's universe while maintaining a taut, suspenseful tone. A crossover of horror and psychological thriller, it invites new readers and Lovecraft fans alike to witness origins and consequences of a terrifying bond.
Who might be interested in reading?
- Fans of Lovecraftian horror who want a modern graphic adaptation with a psychological edge
- Readers who enjoy character-driven suspense and slow-burn dread
- Readers drawn to stylish, atmospheric art by Willi Roberts and storytelling by Simon Birks
- Newcomers seeking an accessible entry point into Lovecraft's mythos through comics
THE THING ON THE DOORSTEP #1 (OF 5)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
cover type
Soft Cover
artist
Willi Roberts, Lyndon White
rating
TEEN+
series name
The Thing On The Doorstep
print color
Full Color
number of pages
32
publisher
Image Comics
issue number
1
initial order due
Dec 25, 2025
in store date
Feb 11, 2026
