“While it may be true that ‘A Dark Interlude’ begins where ‘Fearscape’ ends, that all of the characters from ‘Fearscape’ reappear, that the Fearscape itself also reappears (still as a metaphysical realm beyond our own, where that which we fear most takes physical form); to take these coincidental continuances as indicative of the work-as-sequel is to misunderstand the primary function of all literature,” reads the statement provided in-character. It adds, “Is all literature a sequel to Dante? To Tolstoy? To Shakespeare?”
Published in 2018, “Fearscape” told the story of “a world beyond our own, populated by manifestations of our worst fears. Once per generation, The Muse travels to Earth, discovers our greatest Storyteller, and takes them with her to the Fearscape to battles these fear-creatures on our behalf. All has been well for eons, until The Muse encounters Henry Henry, a plagiarist with delusions of literary grandeur. Mistaking him for our greatest Storyteller, she ushers him into the Fearscape. Doom follows.”
“A Dark Interlude” #1 will be released with covers by Ariela Kristantina, and Nathan Gooden and Tim Daniel. Head on over to the Reporter to check these out, along with the full statement from “Henry,” and colored and uncolored artwork.
