NIGHT
Written by: Deian Akande and Julian Clay
Art by: João “Jon” Bosco
Lettering by: Luís Carlos Sousa.
Boundless ANGER, Free.
NIGHT, a singularly American epic: the story of the black struggle for freedom in the South and the efforts of the elite and powerful to contain the rising opposition to their rule. When the African American and poor white communities of Jubilee, Alabama find that the power to change their fortunes lies in their unity, the current Mayor, Leroy Westfield, deploys every psychological, economic, and violent tool at his disposal to stem the tide. But he does not count on the new specter, the monster of his own making; the revenger of the innocent. He doesn’t count on NIGHT.
Available Digitally
Coffey “Cuff” Freeman
Conformity isn’t an easy thing. It’s the only thing. Conform to keep breathin’. Stay off the sidewalk and keep livin’. Why don’t the others understand?
Cuff Freeman, the “Giant of Jubilee,” is a pot washer just trying to keep his head down. He lives by the notion that if you just keep to yourself you can die in your bed ‘stead of a tree like too many of Jubilee’s other negroes. But Jubilee’s rich and powerful have plans for Cuff and his lot… and there is no shortage of trees in Jubilee.
NIGHT ISSUE ZERO:
NIGHTRISE
A young boy, lynched for daring to live equally—a soul crying out for vengeance finds its vessel. In this issue of Night, Cuff Freeman is possessed by the spirits of the young lynching victim and others taken from their homes and murdered by the institution of chattel slavery. With his new powers, Cuff finds the strength to avenge the death of his loved ones and protect his family from the Mayor’s dastardly plots.
This special edition, limited print-run (also available digitally) gives fans a small window into the Night saga. In this action-packed, 36-page pilot issue, follow Cuff as he embraces the NIGHT.
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About The Authors
Deian Akande is a lover and writer of the science fiction genre who has a number of projects scheduled for publication in 2021. Deian and Julian came up with the idea for NIGHT in 2015 as they watched the 2016 presidential race and the revelation of deep-seated racial tensions in what many believed was a post-racial America. Deian’s philosophy in creating the story is to continually explore the space between what humans are and how we idealize ourselves.
On Twitter:
@DAkande4Reel
Julian Clay has been a lover of the comic genre since childhood. Over time, that love evolved and drove him to obtain an education in visual arts and film with a focus on screenwriting and directing. When the idea for NIGHT came along, it was the perfect mesh of the visual and literary medium (not unlike film); an opportunity that perfectly matched Julian’s skills. Julian’s philosophy is that stories aren’t driven by plot alone, they’re driven by the unique combination of character and circumstance that allow an audience to ask the hard questions about the human condition, and maybe, discover some answers.
On Twitter:
@GenuineJClay
Jon Bosco joined the NIGHT: ISSUE ZERO project in late 2019. His talents have been utilized on such works as DC Comics’ “Nightwing” and on various video game projects with the major videogame powerhouse, Bethesda Games. His vivid imagery and gritty, realistic aesthetic were a perfect match to bring the NIGHT vision to life.
On Instagram:
@jonboscoart
Luís Carlos Sousa is a prolific letterer for a number of comic projects. Luís’ unique lettering style is both varied and pointed, adding the required gravitas and seamless integration of script and artwork.
On Instagram:
@luiscarlososousa
Established in 2019, Anywhere But Here Komics (ABH Komics) is a brand new comic book publisher dedicated to weaving a uniquely American adventure while promoting literacy, sociology, and a love for the art of story.
Our first publication, NIGHT, is the story of a superhero born of the unique circumstance of the Jim Crow South. Our heroes are American and for many, even today, they are America. NIGHT is a story of cultural perspective, reflective of one American experience. We hope NIGHT will inspire others in the American cultural landscape to tell their own stories and release their own unique heroes. So, read. Enjoy. Contemplate. And don’t forget to let us know what you think!
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