Back in the spring, Storm King Comics announced it would be making its first appearance at Midsummer Scream in 2025 and bringing legendary director, composer, and Storm King collaborator John Carpenter (“Halloween”) as a special guest. With the convention just under two weeks away, the comics publisher has outlined its full agenda for the weekend.
Storm King Comics founder Sandy King will appear all three days of the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention, bringing scores of Storm King titles, special appearances by writers and illustrators, and special surprises for fans during all three days of the convention. Storm King Comics will be located in Booth #143 — a prime spot at the front of the showfloor, just past the main entrance.
John Carpenter will appear at Midsummer Scream — the first time the director, writer, and musician has visited the event—on Saturday, August 16 only. Carpenter will autograph copies of Storm King Comics’ “John Carpenter Presents George A. Romero’s The Amusement Park” — the historic title that brings two of the most famous names in horror together for the first time.
Each autograph purchase will include a copy of “The Amusement Park” for signing. Tickets for autographs will go on sale at the Storm King Comics booth beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday for $125 each. No pre-sales will be available. Additionally, fans can purchase an optional selfie with John Carpenter for an additional $50 fee.
Horror fans will also be able to see Storm King Comics founder Sandy King in a special panel on Saturday, presented by Storm King and Bloody Disgusting. BLOODLINES: The Evolution, Psychology, and Legacy of Gore in Cinema will feature King alongside director, writer, and actor Nick Castle, and legendary makeup artist Greg Nicotero. This special panel will begin at 4:30 p.m.
On Sunday, the Storm King Comics booth will also host three of its talented creators:
- Ryan Carr, illustrator of “John Carpenter Presents George A. Romero’s The Amusement Park,” will appear from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Amanda Deibert, writer, and Cat Staggs, illustrator of “Death Mask” and the new “Death Mask Vol. 2: Ichor Azure” from Storm King’s Dark & Twisted imprint, will appear from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition, Midsummer Scream guests will also be the very first anywhere to be able to purchase Storm King Comics’ upcoming “Blood of the Taken Book 2: Next of Kin” from writer-illustrator Sian Mandrake. This Midsummer Scream debut can be purchased separately, or together with the original, critically lauded “Blood of the Taken.” “Blood of the Taken Book 2: Next of Kin” will be released September 2 in comic shops, bookstores, and everywhere books are sold.
Midsummer Scream returns to the Long Beach Convention Center from August 15-17, 2025. Friday and Sunday single-day passes, as well as weekend passes to Midsummer Scream, are still available, along with three-day VIP “Gold Bat” passes. However, Saturday passes are already sold out. For more information or to buy tickets, visit https://midsummerscream.org/.
