The Thing on the Doorstep #1
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| Writer | Simon Birks |
| Artist | Willi Roberts |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
MINISERIES PREMIERE
Daniel Upton and Edward Derby have been best friends almost their entire lives, right up to the point Daniel shoots Edward dead in the Arkham Sanitorium-a crime Daniel swears he didn't commit, despite all the evidence. What happened on that fateful day in Arkham? What is the truth behind this seemingly mindless act of violence? Witness the beginning of this doomed relationship and Edward's slow descent into a horrifying world beyond his control.
From award-winning writer Simon Birks (ANTARCTICA, Sinners, Gone, The Shadow Over Innsmouth) with artist Willi Roberts (ANTARCTICA, The Dark, Clodagh, The Blood
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9.8
Comic Watch - Chad Burdette
Feb 10, 2026The Thing On The Doorstep #1 is a solid start to this adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's story that remains faithful to the source while expanding the narrative in an organic manner that will leave fans and new readers eagerly awaiting the next installment. Read Full Review
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9.6
You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff
Feb 11, 2026Lovecraft’s racism is always a problem, though not so much in The Thing on the Doorstep as it is in other works. Still--it IS nice to see Upton depicted as an African-American man in this particular adaptation. Lovecraft’s work remains powerfully influential in modern horror even if the guy was an appallingly racist individual. It’s nice to see his one of his stories presented in a way that would make him uncomfortable. Upton is generally an admirable and relatable Lovecraftian hero. The original author would have likely been upset to see him depicted as a black man. It’s cool that the man’s work can outlive and evolve beyond his prejudices while still being true to the original vision of the story. Read Full Review
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9.0
The Comic Book Spot - beastfire
Feb 13, 2026A story of friendship, with the dark undercurrent of madness (or possibly possession), The Thing on the Doorstep #1 serves as an excellent first chapter. It’s a beautifully written introduction to the story itself, showing the evolution of a friendship that ultimately ends in tragedy. Read Full Review
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8.6
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Feb 11, 2026Roberts creates beautifully dark and intense art throughout the issue. I love the visual contrast between the characters and how wonderfully detailed the visual are. Read Full Review
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8.0
Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg
Feb 06, 2026The Thing on the Doorstep is a haunting story made for those longtime Lovecraft fans as well as new to Lovecraftian horror. I am excited to see where Simon Birks and Willi Roberts take it and why it ends up where it does. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
Plot The story begins in 1933 with a tragedy involving Daniel Upton and Edward Derby, before flashing back to 1899, the year Daniel and Edward first met as teenagers. As the years pass, Daniel prospers in his career and starts a family, while Edward, from a wealthy family, becomes obsessed with forbidden books at the mysterious Miskatonic Educational Institution in Arkham, Massachusetts, an investigation always interrupted by his annual trips to Europe. Over the years, their friendship is nurtured by loyalty and empathy. In 1924, Edward disappears for several years, returning in 1928 to the Miskatonic library to discover that something disturbing and mysterious has happened to the librarian. There is a certain physical and pers more
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7.5
Didn't provide a great punch for a number 1, but I am intrigued by what this story might turn in to.
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3.0
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