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30 Days of Night
30 Days of Night / The X Files
Two of the most popular horror properties of the last two decades collide in this harrowing 6-issue adventure of epic proportions. Co-writers Steve Niles (writer and co-creator of 30 Days of Night) and rockstar-turned-writer Adam Jones (the band Tool) team with the amazing, moody artistry of industry legend Tom Mandrake (THE SPECTRE, BATMAN) to unleash the ultimate comics culture crossover. When evidence of a possible cannibal killer in Wainright, Alaska, draws the attention of the FBI, Agents Mulder and Scully draw the less-than-glamorous assignment. But all is not as it seems once the agents are on the ground. Not only has the long seasonal darkness begun to fall, but there’s something unnatural about a few of the locals. And what does a chilling, mysterious black ship have to do with the murders?
144 pages, Paperback
First published November 17, 2010
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About the author
Steve Niles
836 books457 followersSTEVE NILES is one of the writers responsible for bringing horror comics back to prominence, and was recently named by Fangoria magazine as one of it's "13 rising talents who promise to keep us terrified for the next 25 years."
Niles is currently working for the four top American comic publishers - Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse. He got his start in the industry when he formed his own publishing company called Arcane Comix, where he published, edited and adapted several comics and anthologies for Eclipse Comics. His adaptations include works by Clive Barker, Richard Matheson and Harlan Ellison.
Steve resides in Los Angeles in his bachelor pad with one cat. While there's no crawlspace, there is a questionable closet in one corner and no one is quite sure what is hidden in there...but we have an idea.
--from the author's website
Niles is currently working for the four top American comic publishers - Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse. He got his start in the industry when he formed his own publishing company called Arcane Comix, where he published, edited and adapted several comics and anthologies for Eclipse Comics. His adaptations include works by Clive Barker, Richard Matheson and Harlan Ellison.
Steve resides in Los Angeles in his bachelor pad with one cat. While there's no crawlspace, there is a questionable closet in one corner and no one is quite sure what is hidden in there...but we have an idea.
--from the author's website
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January 31, 2021
3.5*
"Hemos estado en muchos asesinatos, Scully, y no logro recordarme de ninguno que involucre una paleta humana de sesenta centímetros...
Aveces,piensa, se necesita una pesadilla para recordar lo que has estado soñando"
"Pienso en mis aventuras, en mis miedos, esos pequeños que parecen tan grandes, todas las cosas vitales que he alcanzado. Y aun así hay una gran cosa, la única cosa...vivir para ver el gran día que amanece y a luz que llena el mundo y nos protege del mal que camina en la oscuridad"
Un crossover bastante bien logrado, bastante convincente. Con un arte que se aleja del minimalismo de la franquicia de 30 días de noche, y que resulta muy solido, al igual que la paleta de colores.
Por momentos retrata muy bien la esencia original de estos dos agentes del FBI (Mulder y Scully). Su visión y contraposición tan característica, su afinidad y su relación tan particular y única. Así como el reflejo de la relación que tienen con sus colegas mas convencionales. En lo personal son dos personajes a los que les tengo un gran aprecio y que me marcaron mucho.
"Hemos estado en muchos asesinatos, Scully, y no logro recordarme de ninguno que involucre una paleta humana de sesenta centímetros...
Aveces,piensa, se necesita una pesadilla para recordar lo que has estado soñando"
"Pienso en mis aventuras, en mis miedos, esos pequeños que parecen tan grandes, todas las cosas vitales que he alcanzado. Y aun así hay una gran cosa, la única cosa...vivir para ver el gran día que amanece y a luz que llena el mundo y nos protege del mal que camina en la oscuridad"
Un crossover bastante bien logrado, bastante convincente. Con un arte que se aleja del minimalismo de la franquicia de 30 días de noche, y que resulta muy solido, al igual que la paleta de colores.
Por momentos retrata muy bien la esencia original de estos dos agentes del FBI (Mulder y Scully). Su visión y contraposición tan característica, su afinidad y su relación tan particular y única. Así como el reflejo de la relación que tienen con sus colegas mas convencionales. En lo personal son dos personajes a los que les tengo un gran aprecio y que me marcaron mucho.
August 28, 2024
When an Alaskan plow driver stumbles across the grisly remains of a dozen truckers in the wintry barrens of Wainwright, Special Agents Mulder and Scully are summoned to the scene. Decapitated, drained of blood, and inexplicably bound together atop a 40-foot pole, these ravaged corpses are almost certainly not the work of a lone serial killer. Further investigation leads the agents to a derelict century-old freighter, a limbless man who speaks in riddles and claims to be more than 100-years old, an ancient artifact, and a young girl covered in third-degree burns (and then…not so much). Matters are further complicated when the FBI duo is forced to contend with a 24-hour darkness that leaves the town and its people essentially cut off from the rest of the world.
How fitting that these two worlds should collide, particularly when one considers how The X-Files frequently delves into harrowing monster stories (not unlike the kind featured in 30 Days of Night). This graphic title makes for an unexpectedly ideal crossover and a thrilling one at that. There’s a sense of dread permeating the early pages of this book, and readers will be riveted at seeing the agents pitted against a coven of feral vampires amidst the dark Alaskan tundra. On the other hand, there's something immanently crass and commercial about fictional crossovers. The stories rarely feel organic and something is invariably lost in translation—most often it’s the little nuances that make the characters feel true to form. Surprisingly, though, most of the pieces seem to jive here, including Mulder and Scully's wry humor and intellectual banter. Conversely, I’m not sure why Mulder is reluctant to divulge his theory that vampires were responsible for these gruesome deaths. The Agent Mulder we all know and love is quick to show his hand and usually with a slideshow presentation to support his otherworldly conjectures. More to the point, the agents have encountered vampires on several occasions during the life of the TV series.
Although the likenesses of Mulder, Scully, and A.D. Skinner are not to my liking, the ferocious depictions of the vampires more than make up for it. Props go to Steve Niles, Adam Jones, and Tom Mandrake for their skillful capturing of the tone and spirit of both franchises, even if the character artwork isn’t top-notch. 30 Days of Night: The X-Files is a satisfactory hybrid comic for fans of either series.
How fitting that these two worlds should collide, particularly when one considers how The X-Files frequently delves into harrowing monster stories (not unlike the kind featured in 30 Days of Night). This graphic title makes for an unexpectedly ideal crossover and a thrilling one at that. There’s a sense of dread permeating the early pages of this book, and readers will be riveted at seeing the agents pitted against a coven of feral vampires amidst the dark Alaskan tundra. On the other hand, there's something immanently crass and commercial about fictional crossovers. The stories rarely feel organic and something is invariably lost in translation—most often it’s the little nuances that make the characters feel true to form. Surprisingly, though, most of the pieces seem to jive here, including Mulder and Scully's wry humor and intellectual banter. Conversely, I’m not sure why Mulder is reluctant to divulge his theory that vampires were responsible for these gruesome deaths. The Agent Mulder we all know and love is quick to show his hand and usually with a slideshow presentation to support his otherworldly conjectures. More to the point, the agents have encountered vampires on several occasions during the life of the TV series.
Although the likenesses of Mulder, Scully, and A.D. Skinner are not to my liking, the ferocious depictions of the vampires more than make up for it. Props go to Steve Niles, Adam Jones, and Tom Mandrake for their skillful capturing of the tone and spirit of both franchises, even if the character artwork isn’t top-notch. 30 Days of Night: The X-Files is a satisfactory hybrid comic for fans of either series.
March 2, 2021
Blueprint this for all comic crossovers. It takes the best of both worlds - a focused, mystery story structure from the X-Files and the stylized vamps and frozen setting from 30Days - and presents them with bright, defined art, something no 30D comic has done before.
October 26, 2015
Alaska, kurz bevor die Sonne für einige Wochen nicht mehr aufgehen wird: Eine Vielzahl enthaupteter männlichen Leichen wird entdeckt, äußerst eigenwillig arrangiert. Keine Frage, das ist ein Job für Scully und Mulder.
Da es sich um ein Crossover zweier Erfolgsserien handelt, "30 Days of Night" und "X-Files", dürfte es jedem Leser schon zu Beginn der Lektüre klar sein, womit unsere beiden Lieblingsagenten es zu tun bekommen.
Das Setting verspricht einiges (Dunkelheit, Kälte, Untote) und tatsächlich kommt auch "Gruselstimmung" auf.
Für meinen Geschmack wurde die Stimmung allerdings durch zwei Faktoren geschmälert:
Trotz einiger Paukenschläge zwischendurch entwickelt sich der Sechsteiler insofern langsam, als dass Scully und Mulder nur im Wege der Nacheile reagieren und erst im letzten Teil die Handlung wirklich beeinflussen können.
Zum anderen fand ich die Artwork durchwachsen. Viele Seiten sind toll gestaltet und durch die überwiegend dunkle Kolorierung entsprechend der Stimmung, aber die Zeichnungen selbst schwanken sehr zwischen gut und schwach. Auf etlichen Panels hätten die Gesichter nochmal überarbeitet werden sollen und auf manchen muss man schon genau hinschauen, um zu erkennen, worum es geht.
Fazit: Dieses Crossover ist nicht stärker als jede Serie für sich genommen und meine persönliche Meinung ist, dass sie nicht wirklich miteinander harmonieren (ähnlich wie das Batman/Tarzan Crossover z.B.). Für Fans beider Serien lesenswert, aber kein must-read.
Da es sich um ein Crossover zweier Erfolgsserien handelt, "30 Days of Night" und "X-Files", dürfte es jedem Leser schon zu Beginn der Lektüre klar sein, womit unsere beiden Lieblingsagenten es zu tun bekommen.
Das Setting verspricht einiges (Dunkelheit, Kälte, Untote) und tatsächlich kommt auch "Gruselstimmung" auf.
Für meinen Geschmack wurde die Stimmung allerdings durch zwei Faktoren geschmälert:
Trotz einiger Paukenschläge zwischendurch entwickelt sich der Sechsteiler insofern langsam, als dass Scully und Mulder nur im Wege der Nacheile reagieren und erst im letzten Teil die Handlung wirklich beeinflussen können.
Zum anderen fand ich die Artwork durchwachsen. Viele Seiten sind toll gestaltet und durch die überwiegend dunkle Kolorierung entsprechend der Stimmung, aber die Zeichnungen selbst schwanken sehr zwischen gut und schwach. Auf etlichen Panels hätten die Gesichter nochmal überarbeitet werden sollen und auf manchen muss man schon genau hinschauen, um zu erkennen, worum es geht.
Fazit: Dieses Crossover ist nicht stärker als jede Serie für sich genommen und meine persönliche Meinung ist, dass sie nicht wirklich miteinander harmonieren (ähnlich wie das Batman/Tarzan Crossover z.B.). Für Fans beider Serien lesenswert, aber kein must-read.
February 12, 2023
I don’t know who decided to have Mulder and Scully face off against the most savage and evil vampires in all of literature/cinema, but whoever they were, they were thinking. This crossover idea was a literal stroke of genius. It takes place before the original 30 Days of Night comic and provides a little more insight into the vampires and what led up to the siege on Barrow. The art style was different than the original comic (go figure, it’s a different illustrator) but this art works for this story the same way that the original art worked for the original story. And it always helps to have Steve Niles as the writer. If you liked 30 Days of Night—comic or movie, take your pick— or the X-Files, you will love this.
June 6, 2015
UPDATE: It turns out I'm a baby and I had a nightmare partially based on this comic a few weeks after reading it.
I swear whoever drew this had seen Bad Blood recently because Scully made the exasperated face from it and Mulder made a cross out of flares (it was bread sticks in the episode but still.)
I loved it! The writers had Mulder and Scully's voices down pat. And the ending felt just like the ending of an episode.
I swear whoever drew this had seen Bad Blood recently because Scully made the exasperated face from it and Mulder made a cross out of flares (it was bread sticks in the episode but still.)
I loved it! The writers had Mulder and Scully's voices down pat. And the ending felt just like the ending of an episode.
December 23, 2013
I was a huge X-Files fan during its run on Fox. So you could say this was a must read. As well as being a fan of Tool. Adam Jones (guitarist from band Tool) helped write.
I couldn't pull apart Niles from Jones but the story line was cool. I feel like the dialog really caught Mulder and Skully. I hope Niles and Jones continue with graphic novels for X-Files.
I couldn't pull apart Niles from Jones but the story line was cool. I feel like the dialog really caught Mulder and Skully. I hope Niles and Jones continue with graphic novels for X-Files.
January 26, 2023
Almost couldn't believe how good this was.
February 22, 2022
I got this in an X-Files Humble Bundle and somehow was intrigued by all the other titles and forgot about this one until I noticed it in my Humble Bundle folder right now. I've been fascinated by 30 Days of Night since I heard about the concept: why hadn't someone placed vampires in Alaska, where the sun doesn't gown down for a month in some places? Specifically, Barrow. The sun doesn't set for 2 and a half months, in fact.
And furthermore, why wouldn't they in a universe in which Scully and Mulder are investigating supernatural crimes, and why might they not be sent down to Barrow to investigate?
Which means that I was enchanted by the fact that this crossover isn't just two popular horror series smashed together but that the plot line would make logical sense to me when I read it. The art isn't bad, but it's not my favorite. I feel like the writers could have nailed the Scully and Mulder characters and relationship - poking at each other- a little more. It wasn't terrible characterization, it just felt a little removed from the show.
Thus four stars instead of five. Other than those issues, it was fun, action filled, and the ending was solid while leaving IDW room for a crossover if this was popular enough. Although I suspect it wasn't because a sequel never materialized. Which is a shame: I would have read that, too.
And furthermore, why wouldn't they in a universe in which Scully and Mulder are investigating supernatural crimes, and why might they not be sent down to Barrow to investigate?
Which means that I was enchanted by the fact that this crossover isn't just two popular horror series smashed together but that the plot line would make logical sense to me when I read it. The art isn't bad, but it's not my favorite. I feel like the writers could have nailed the Scully and Mulder characters and relationship - poking at each other- a little more. It wasn't terrible characterization, it just felt a little removed from the show.
Thus four stars instead of five. Other than those issues, it was fun, action filled, and the ending was solid while leaving IDW room for a crossover if this was popular enough. Although I suspect it wasn't because a sequel never materialized. Which is a shame: I would have read that, too.
February 9, 2021
An X-Files graphic novel! What's not to like?! As an avid fan of the series (I probably watched every single episode back then when it was first broadcast on on TV), I was hoping for a good mystery and lots of drama. And yes, there are lots of thrills (or rather, kills), but unfortunately the story makes absolutely no sense, there are a zillion loopholes (e.g. how does a UV light in a greenhouse work when electricity to the entire town has been cut off???), and just way too many ridiculous plot points. Also, I thought the artwork was pretty bad: very often I couldn't tell what was being depicted. For instance, in one scene, I didn't know if the monster was hitting the truck, or the truck was hitting the monster. I also had no idea what I was looking at in a scene at the start of the book... had to rely on the text that came next in order to make sense of things. The ending also sucked terribly. On the whole this was a very weak offering from the series. Skip, unless you want your intelligence insulted.
December 29, 2022
A crossover between X-Files and Steve Niles' 30 days of night. This seems to take place before Barrow. This graphic follows Mulder and Scully through an investigation in Wainright, Alaska.
It's a fun short tale of Mulder and Scully involved in a vampire case in Alaska. It has the typical dynamic you'd expect with Scully the skeptic and Mulder the cryptozoology expert. It's really hard to capture the genuine chemistry Mulder and Scully played on the series because of how well the actors worked together. On paper, I find that many X-Files graphic novels, have difficulty portraying that same chemistry as on the show. So it's no surprise that it lacked a little. Also, really wished they had kept the original art by Templesmith. It could've really brought in that creepy 30 days of night vibe.
All and all, just like the other series, it's a fun short vampire read with your favorite duo.
It's a fun short tale of Mulder and Scully involved in a vampire case in Alaska. It has the typical dynamic you'd expect with Scully the skeptic and Mulder the cryptozoology expert. It's really hard to capture the genuine chemistry Mulder and Scully played on the series because of how well the actors worked together. On paper, I find that many X-Files graphic novels, have difficulty portraying that same chemistry as on the show. So it's no surprise that it lacked a little. Also, really wished they had kept the original art by Templesmith. It could've really brought in that creepy 30 days of night vibe.
All and all, just like the other series, it's a fun short vampire read with your favorite duo.
October 13, 2023
4.5 Stars
I was impressed by this. To me, it wasn't a really deep crossover as such, but more just Mulder and Scully investigating vampires in Alaska. Under that criteria, it worked. I mean it was obviously the type of vampires from 30 Days of Night, but it's not like Eben or Stella showed up, or even John Ikos. In other words it was more of an X-Files comic than a 30 Days comic, but still really good. I've been a fan of Tom Mandrake's art since his Spectre days, or really even before that with his Firestorm work.
The only thing that kept this from a solid five stars was the ending, which was a little confusing.
If you're an X-Files fan you should check this out even if you haven't heard of 30 Days of Night.
I was impressed by this. To me, it wasn't a really deep crossover as such, but more just Mulder and Scully investigating vampires in Alaska. Under that criteria, it worked. I mean it was obviously the type of vampires from 30 Days of Night, but it's not like Eben or Stella showed up, or even John Ikos. In other words it was more of an X-Files comic than a 30 Days comic, but still really good. I've been a fan of Tom Mandrake's art since his Spectre days, or really even before that with his Firestorm work.
The only thing that kept this from a solid five stars was the ending, which was a little confusing.
If you're an X-Files fan you should check this out even if you haven't heard of 30 Days of Night.
June 30, 2021
This was a lot of fun. They did a great job capturing the mood of The X-Files and mixing it into the world of 30 Days of Night. But even as a huge fan boy of the adventures of Mulder and Scully, I felt that the story was a little lacking. There are some holes in the action and the plot development, and also some odd moments where, visually, it’s actually fairly difficult to tell what happens from panel to panel. All and all, this was, again, a lot of fun. It’s just kind of a bummer that more effort wasn’t put into polishing it. It wouldn’t have taken all that much to make it shine.
November 10, 2013
I thought this was a terrific read because it reminded me of when I used to watch the x- files on TV. And of course Scully and Mulder would be called into Alaska by the FBI to investigate a series of gruesome unexplained murders happening in the darkest part of winter. So don't over-analyze the story or anything else, just sit back, relax and enjoy a (sadly, not a new TV) X-file episode.
June 29, 2012
Could be built much better. A wasted opportunity. Too bad.
March 7, 2021
Genuinely terrifying, but way, way too sick so I couldn't give it 5 stars.
November 17, 2017
The only thing I have against this comic is that it ended somewhat abruptly, it could well have continued for another six issues. But X-Files stories often do end without the mystery being entirely solved, so it's built much like an (extremely dark and bloody) double episode of the original show.
The artwork is stunningly good, and the colours are pealed back to almost only black, white and red. With the constant snowfall and no natural source of light, the atmosphere is truly claustrophobic and creepy throughout.
I read it in bed at around 2 AM, concluding a nightly bout of horror comics. Not for the weak hearted, but well recommended. Especially if it's starting to snow outside.
The artwork is stunningly good, and the colours are pealed back to almost only black, white and red. With the constant snowfall and no natural source of light, the atmosphere is truly claustrophobic and creepy throughout.
I read it in bed at around 2 AM, concluding a nightly bout of horror comics. Not for the weak hearted, but well recommended. Especially if it's starting to snow outside.
November 14, 2019
This was actually much more than just a cash in/ tie in. This felt like an actual X Files episode, albeit alot more mature. I liked the art style as well, considering I enjoy Templesmith's usual nightmare like illustrations.
Jones creates a visual style that is both horrifying but again grounded.
It ends kind of routinely but the ride there was pretty awesome.
Jones creates a visual style that is both horrifying but again grounded.
It ends kind of routinely but the ride there was pretty awesome.
November 27, 2017
2.5
Agents Mulder and Scully investigate a remote location and odd deaths.
I like the X-Files. However as a graphic novel it is too much data and not enough detailed pictures to match.
Agents Mulder and Scully investigate a remote location and odd deaths.
I like the X-Files. However as a graphic novel it is too much data and not enough detailed pictures to match.
January 13, 2019
Excellent crossover between the 2 screen properties acting as a prequel to the main events of 30 Days Of Night
February 2, 2019
Nice artwork! Spooky!
3 stars ’cause it was TOO SHORT !
( I want more.)
3 stars ’cause it was TOO SHORT !
( I want more.)
February 1, 2020
Loved the xfiles 30days crossover. Was well written with good art!
June 27, 2020
3.5 ⭐
This was a fun little mash up of two of my favorites.
This was a fun little mash up of two of my favorites.
November 20, 2020
Sometimes the art was confusing as to what exactly it was supposed to depict.
October 24, 2021
As far as crossovers is concerned, this is probably the best one I have ever read!
January 6, 2017
I am a big fan of Steve Niles's work and I love the X-Files, so of course this book came of interest to me. I was not at all disappointed. As other reviews have pointed out, Mulder and Scully's "voices" in this felt very accurate. The artwork was great and the actual story line merging 30 Days Of Night with X-Files was successful. If this was an actual X-Files episode, it would have been awesome to see. Definitely pick this book up and give it a read!
June 29, 2024
"30 días de noche", desde su publicación en EEUU en el 2002, se convirtió en uno de los fenómenos del cómic de terror de los últimos tiempos que ha generado multitud de secuelas, spin offs, novelas e incluso dos adaptaciones cinematográficas y televisivas. En el 2010 a su creador Steve Niles se le presentó la oportunidad de cruzar su creación con la de Chris Carter y no la pasó por alto. Las editoriales IDW y Wildstorm se aliaron para dar forma a esta mini-serie que constó de 6 comics en su edición original y que contaba con Adam Jones (guitarrista de la banda de rock Tool) como co-autor y el clásico dibujante Tom Mandrake como ilustrador, conocido de sobras por los lectures de DC Comics por su paso en series como "El Espectro" o "El detective marciano" y que por esos tiempos también se había encargado de ilustrar los 6 primeros números del cómic de otra popular franquicia en cierto modo emparentada con Expediente X: "Fringe". La serie también sirvió de “puente” entre dos editoriales poseedoras de los derechos de la franquicia, ya que en poco tiempo pasarían de Wildstorm a IDW.
El éxito de los álbumes publicados en España por parte de la editorial Norma en su colección “Made In Hell” de la saga creada por Steve Niles propició que un año después llegara a nuestras librerías Expediente-X / 30 días de noche en un cómodo recopilatorio que incluía la mini-serie al completo en tapa blanda. Mulder y Scully son enviados a Barrow, Alaska, a colaborar con otra pareja de agentes que investigan la aparición de un montón de cadáveres apilados en la carretera. Como es de esperar, Mulder pronto empezará a ver el asunto desde una óptica sobrenatural y más cercana a la verdad y contará con el también clásico apoyo –escéptico, pero apoyo al fin y al cabo- de Scully. Pero la muerte empieza a asolar la localidad a una velocidad de vértigo y la investigación pronto se convertirá en una huida hacia adelante para salvar la vida.
Niles y Jones se nota que disfrutaron introduciendo a los dos populares personajes (también se incluye un breve cameo de Skinner) en su universo y que los conocen bien, no hay salidas de tono por parte de ninguno de los dos ni da la sensación de que estén al servicio de "30 días de noche", como un seguidor más casual podría temerse al ver el nombre de Niles detrás de la obra. Nada más lejos, ambos confluyen a la perfección y el grafismo de Mandrake es bastante adecuado a la historia, aunque no se trate en absoluto de un dibujante dado a mimetismos. En su contra hay que decir que la historia se desinfla un tanto en sus dos últimas entregas, y que el final resulta bastante abrupto. En cualquier caso se lee con interés y si uno desea lo puede ubicar en continuidad con facilidad (por la fe que tiene Skinner en ambos yo lo pondría en algún lugar de la sexta temporada), ya que su narrativa carece de contradicciones con el Canon de la serie y podría haberse convertido si se hubiera dado el caso en un episodio más.
El éxito de los álbumes publicados en España por parte de la editorial Norma en su colección “Made In Hell” de la saga creada por Steve Niles propició que un año después llegara a nuestras librerías Expediente-X / 30 días de noche en un cómodo recopilatorio que incluía la mini-serie al completo en tapa blanda. Mulder y Scully son enviados a Barrow, Alaska, a colaborar con otra pareja de agentes que investigan la aparición de un montón de cadáveres apilados en la carretera. Como es de esperar, Mulder pronto empezará a ver el asunto desde una óptica sobrenatural y más cercana a la verdad y contará con el también clásico apoyo –escéptico, pero apoyo al fin y al cabo- de Scully. Pero la muerte empieza a asolar la localidad a una velocidad de vértigo y la investigación pronto se convertirá en una huida hacia adelante para salvar la vida.
Niles y Jones se nota que disfrutaron introduciendo a los dos populares personajes (también se incluye un breve cameo de Skinner) en su universo y que los conocen bien, no hay salidas de tono por parte de ninguno de los dos ni da la sensación de que estén al servicio de "30 días de noche", como un seguidor más casual podría temerse al ver el nombre de Niles detrás de la obra. Nada más lejos, ambos confluyen a la perfección y el grafismo de Mandrake es bastante adecuado a la historia, aunque no se trate en absoluto de un dibujante dado a mimetismos. En su contra hay que decir que la historia se desinfla un tanto en sus dos últimas entregas, y que el final resulta bastante abrupto. En cualquier caso se lee con interés y si uno desea lo puede ubicar en continuidad con facilidad (por la fe que tiene Skinner en ambos yo lo pondría en algún lugar de la sexta temporada), ya que su narrativa carece de contradicciones con el Canon de la serie y podría haberse convertido si se hubiera dado el caso en un episodio más.
September 17, 2011
I love the idea of this crossover! Alternately, I'm looking forward to the neat Star Trek TOS and DC Comics' Legion of Superheroes crossover. I wonder why no one has thought (outside of Mego toys and fan fiction) about doing a Dr. Who and Star Trek crossover?
Thus far the writing hasn't been as good as I had hoped. The opening chapter really needs a revision. Setting up the scene in the beginning: a vampire is loose in Alaska (when 30 days of night is in effect) and the vampire is tearing off human (truck driver) heads and surrounding the headless, blood drained bodies onto a light pole 40 feet up. Mulder arrives on the scene and Scully is already there. Scully, most likely in a sense of comic relief, I guess, can't believe Mulder shows up wearing a three piece suit. In the snow. In Alaska.
I asked my wife, do you remember Mulder being none too bright? No, she said. So neither of us believe for moment Fox Mulder was written in character. Hank Moody, on the other hand, jut might show up in a bathrobe and fizzy slippers during Alaska's coldest season.
Mulder doesn't want to tell Scully out loud what he thinks was able to do this deed. So they think a polar bear crashed all the semi trucks on a freeway, decapitated the heads from the bodies and planted them at the bottom of a pole, while the bodies are up at the top, 40 feet up. Yeah, I'd blame the polar bears too. After all, there was a polar bear on the Lost island that Oceanic Airlines flight 815 crashed on. At first, Mulder, I guess, doesn't want to tell Scully the (secret) word that cannot be said (out loud) that's behind it all: Lord Voldemort.
I'd like to think characters of fiction, if stumped on a case, could really discuss supernatural events, even if they don't believe them. But this is X-files, haven't they already seen the strange stuff by now so why would Mulder hesitate to tell her he thinks vampires are involved?
The art was fine, but overall this half-a$$ed story was a true disappointment and I don't know whether to point a finger at the licensee, writers, or editor for approving the work as suitable for print or for fans.
Thus far the writing hasn't been as good as I had hoped. The opening chapter really needs a revision. Setting up the scene in the beginning: a vampire is loose in Alaska (when 30 days of night is in effect) and the vampire is tearing off human (truck driver) heads and surrounding the headless, blood drained bodies onto a light pole 40 feet up. Mulder arrives on the scene and Scully is already there. Scully, most likely in a sense of comic relief, I guess, can't believe Mulder shows up wearing a three piece suit. In the snow. In Alaska.
I asked my wife, do you remember Mulder being none too bright? No, she said. So neither of us believe for moment Fox Mulder was written in character. Hank Moody, on the other hand, jut might show up in a bathrobe and fizzy slippers during Alaska's coldest season.
Mulder doesn't want to tell Scully out loud what he thinks was able to do this deed. So they think a polar bear crashed all the semi trucks on a freeway, decapitated the heads from the bodies and planted them at the bottom of a pole, while the bodies are up at the top, 40 feet up. Yeah, I'd blame the polar bears too. After all, there was a polar bear on the Lost island that Oceanic Airlines flight 815 crashed on. At first, Mulder, I guess, doesn't want to tell Scully the (secret) word that cannot be said (out loud) that's behind it all: Lord Voldemort.
I'd like to think characters of fiction, if stumped on a case, could really discuss supernatural events, even if they don't believe them. But this is X-files, haven't they already seen the strange stuff by now so why would Mulder hesitate to tell her he thinks vampires are involved?
The art was fine, but overall this half-a$$ed story was a true disappointment and I don't know whether to point a finger at the licensee, writers, or editor for approving the work as suitable for print or for fans.
February 15, 2014
Don't MAKE him say the v-word, Scully!
When the grisly remains of some sixteen truck drivers are discovered by plow driver Henry-Lee "Patches" Brown, Mulder and Scully are called out to Wainwright, Alaska to investigate. Decapitated, drained of blood, and hung atop a 40-foot pole, these clearly aren't the victims of an ordinary serial killer - despite what their colleagues at the FBI believe. Mulder and Scully's investigation leads them to an abandoned 19th century ship, a limbless old man, an ancient artifact, and a young girl covered in third-degree burns (and then...not). All the while, they must contend with the 24-hour darkness that has enveloped wintry Wainwright.
A fan of the 2007 film 30 Days of Night, I was researching the comic book series by Steve Niles, trying to decide whether I should give it a try, when I stumbled upon this crossover series. Whereas the 30 Days of Night comics generally have poor to fair reviews, this one came highly recommended. But hey, they had me at "The X-Files"!
Steve Niles and Adam Jones (of Tool fame) expertly capture the tone and spirit of the show in this adaptation: the wry humor, the amiable-yet-sometimes-exasperated banter, the sense of camaraderie between our favorite two federal agents. The writers nail the characters of Mulder and Scully (and Skinner!), even if the art isn't always spot-on. As I read, I could easily envision this story on the small screen. (Or large. Someone make this happen please! Given the comic's final panel, it would make an excellent sequel to the 30 Days of Night film!)
The story wasn't quite as long as I would have liked, but then I'd rather the writers leave me wanting more rather than wishing for less.
Whether you count yourself a member of the X-Files or 30 Days fandom, X-Files/30 Days of Night belongs in your book pile.
http://www.easyvegan.info/2014/02/19/...
When the grisly remains of some sixteen truck drivers are discovered by plow driver Henry-Lee "Patches" Brown, Mulder and Scully are called out to Wainwright, Alaska to investigate. Decapitated, drained of blood, and hung atop a 40-foot pole, these clearly aren't the victims of an ordinary serial killer - despite what their colleagues at the FBI believe. Mulder and Scully's investigation leads them to an abandoned 19th century ship, a limbless old man, an ancient artifact, and a young girl covered in third-degree burns (and then...not). All the while, they must contend with the 24-hour darkness that has enveloped wintry Wainwright.
A fan of the 2007 film 30 Days of Night, I was researching the comic book series by Steve Niles, trying to decide whether I should give it a try, when I stumbled upon this crossover series. Whereas the 30 Days of Night comics generally have poor to fair reviews, this one came highly recommended. But hey, they had me at "The X-Files"!
Steve Niles and Adam Jones (of Tool fame) expertly capture the tone and spirit of the show in this adaptation: the wry humor, the amiable-yet-sometimes-exasperated banter, the sense of camaraderie between our favorite two federal agents. The writers nail the characters of Mulder and Scully (and Skinner!), even if the art isn't always spot-on. As I read, I could easily envision this story on the small screen. (Or large. Someone make this happen please! Given the comic's final panel, it would make an excellent sequel to the 30 Days of Night film!)
The story wasn't quite as long as I would have liked, but then I'd rather the writers leave me wanting more rather than wishing for less.
Whether you count yourself a member of the X-Files or 30 Days fandom, X-Files/30 Days of Night belongs in your book pile.
http://www.easyvegan.info/2014/02/19/...
August 21, 2012
Yeah, I'm a massive X-Files fan.
This book contained everything that I loved about 30 Days of Night and everything that made The X-Files a great series. The pace was quick, the mythos intact, and the two stories meshed together incredibly well.
The town of Wainwright, Alaska has suffered a series of unexplained murders... enter Mulder and Scully, as well as another pair of normal FBI agents. The proper agents dislike the X-Files team, naturally, and there is a rivalry there that's well expected.
Mulder thinks vampires immediately, but is rather hesitant to tell Scully of his suspicions, knowing she won't like it. The other team thinks it's a serial killer they've been tracking... Really, the book leaves it open for both of them to be right.
Like previous installments, the vampire mythos is built upon further. Like previous X-Files episodes, the story is in-depth, genuinely creepy, and full of Spooky Mulder doing what he does best: being a snarky beast.
I'd highly recommend this book. While it lacks the stylized artwork that made 30 Days of Night both novel and great, this is a worthy follow-up. Adam Jones of Tool and original 30 Days of Night writer Steve Niles told the story extremely well.
With this volume read, I've only one more left in this series...
Well, it's been a really fun ride.
This book contained everything that I loved about 30 Days of Night and everything that made The X-Files a great series. The pace was quick, the mythos intact, and the two stories meshed together incredibly well.
The town of Wainwright, Alaska has suffered a series of unexplained murders... enter Mulder and Scully, as well as another pair of normal FBI agents. The proper agents dislike the X-Files team, naturally, and there is a rivalry there that's well expected.
Mulder thinks vampires immediately, but is rather hesitant to tell Scully of his suspicions, knowing she won't like it. The other team thinks it's a serial killer they've been tracking... Really, the book leaves it open for both of them to be right.
Like previous installments, the vampire mythos is built upon further. Like previous X-Files episodes, the story is in-depth, genuinely creepy, and full of Spooky Mulder doing what he does best: being a snarky beast.
I'd highly recommend this book. While it lacks the stylized artwork that made 30 Days of Night both novel and great, this is a worthy follow-up. Adam Jones of Tool and original 30 Days of Night writer Steve Niles told the story extremely well.
With this volume read, I've only one more left in this series...
Well, it's been a really fun ride.
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