Alterna Comics, for those not aware, uses the retro paradigm of publishing on newsprint, just like comics were printed when I was growing up. The upshot of this means the looks of the book have a certain nostalgic aesthetic to them, but they also come at a much lower price point. MIDNIGHT MYSTERY #1, like almost all Alterna Comics, is cover-priced at $1.50, something this reviewer hasn't seen since the mid-to-late 1980s. That alone should be reason enough to tempt new readers to give this a try. After that, the story itself will be proof you chose wisely. Read Full Review

A few years ago I used to listen to Coast to Coast Am with George Noory. For those unfamiliar with the broadcast, George and his panel typically discuss supernatural stories and events that happen in the news. These stories are presented as matter of fact and the impression is that the stories are real. The listener is allowed to draw their own conclusions about the event in question no matter how strange they may seem. 

I mention Coast to Coast AM because I got a similar vibe reading this title. Ezekiel "Zeke" King is a private detective that has extensive experience with the unexplained. To make sense of his experiences Zeke records his case files in a manner similar to that of a radio host. Imagine the aforementioned George Noory as the lead character.

In this issue, Zeke searches for the heir of a deceased actor. The actor was the host of a late night horror series. He eventually finds the child but rather than ending the case he gets involved in an even bigger mystery.   

Midnight Mystery is an excellent read that introduces a compelling character, mystery and sets the general tone for what readers can expect from the series. _ is the writer/artist on this series. I'm not a huge fan of the art style. It reminds me of Batman: TAS. It's not a bad style but it's a bit too clean for my tastes considering the noirish setting. The writing is crisp and the story is well paced so despite my reservations on the art style. I really can't complain about anything in this issue. It is off to a terrific start. more