Midnight Factory Press

One Last Trick #4

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After the shocking reveal at the end of issue #3, Julie Bennings faces a world-altering decision. Facing nightmarish consequences no matter her choice, she must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice in her war against the Chambers Corporation. It’s a series finale like no other from writer Joseph Schmalke (We Don’t Kill Spiders, Seven Years in Darkness) with artwork by J.K. Woodward (Heavy Metal, Star Trek).

We Don’t Kill Spiders: Season of the Witch #4

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The Black Goat has amassed an army of bloodthirsty cultists–and with Revna the Death Witch at her side, an army of the undead as well. Bjorn, now the acting avatar of the Queen of Shadows, travels with Frey to warn the people of Vorbasse that war is upon them. The Viking-age saga continues, with writing and artwork by Joseph Schmalke (Seven Years in Darkness, One Last Trick, Murder Hobo).

Murder Hobo #2

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Prophets of Doom #1

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When their fire-and-brimstone sermons fail to attract the crowds (or cash) they once did, three evangelical preachers hatch a desperate plot to rebuild their flocks with the help of a forbidden text. The Plan: summon five ancient evils to invade Heaven on a suicide mission, trigger a mini-Apocalypse, and put butts back in seats. It’s over-the-top grindhouse sensationalism at its finest from writer Joseph Schmalke (We Don’t Kill Spiders, Seven Years in Darkness) and newcomer artist Amanda Kahl. Suggested for Mature readers.

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Seven Years in Darkness: Year Four - 72 Keys (one shot)

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In this one shot story, Year Four begins with Honey investigating why one of her professors is distrusted and despised by the spirits bound to the Academy’s seventy-two families. Her search uncovers a dark chapter in 900 BCE, revealing how Ornasis played a pivotal role in the founding of the Academy of Black Magic and how he became the vampiric dragon he is today. The epic continues in this sweeping fantasy from writer/artist Joseph Schmalke.

One Last Trick #3

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The black site for the Dark Gate has been revealed. Now, Julie Bennings and the Corsairs are ready to launch a strike against the Chambers Cooperation in hopes of preventing them from using this corrupted portal ever again. After unveiling what lies beyond the Dark Gate, Julie faces a decision that could alter the world.

Graphic Novel #3

Seven Years in Darkness: Year Three

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The students at the Academy of Black Magic continue their seven-year journey in a year of villainy that will change the course of the institution forever. The enigmatic Mister Whispers has been revealed as the source behind the strange events plaguing the school and city of Scholomance. The students partake in a deadly ritual and a shadowy organization attempting to infiltrate the city moves closer to their goal.

Murder Hobo #1

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In the Lands of High Adventure, brave heroes seeking fame and fortune wage glorious battle against the malevolent forces threatening their realm. But this is not their story. No, this is a tale about a different type of hero, the dreaded Murder Hobo. Selfish mercenaries who thrive on anarchy, these agents of chaos foil even the best-laid plans. Follow their exploits in this new ongoing series from writer Joseph Schmalke (Seven Years in Darkness, We Don’t Kill Spiders) and series artist Ryan G. Browne. Mature Readers only.

We Don’t Kill Spiders: Season of the Witch #3

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The Black Goat has chosen Revna as her new Death Witch, corrupting her necromantic gifts. Bjorn, still recovering from his encounter with the Black Goat’s coven, must cross the veil to seek out the Queen of Shadows and reconnect Revna with her spiritual guide before she is consumed by darkness.

Graphic Novel #1

Murder Hobo: Volume 1

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In the Lands of High Adventure, where brave warriors seek out fame and fortune, the unlucky will recruit a dreaded Murder Hobo. What happens when well-intentioned adventurers recruit the wrong kind of "hero?” Follow the exploits of these thieving, selfish, depraved mercenaries in this adult humor high fantasy tale. With stories written and illustrated by Joseph Schmalke, Ryan G. Browne, and others, this 176-page beast of a graphic novel collects all the early works of Murder Hobo just in time for the new series launch!

One Last Trick #2

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On the run from the Chambers Corporation’s brutal private police after murdering her final client, Julie Bennings finds refuge among the Corsairs — a terrorist organization planning to destroy the megacorp’s inter-dimensional gates. While uncovering the truth about the Craw virus and how it was unleashed, Julie finds herself at the center of a vast conspiracy that could topple Chambers Corp… if it doesn’t kill her first.

Seven Years in Darkness: Year Three, #4

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The conclusion to Year Three has arrived! After a year of preparation, the students at the Academy of Black Magic face their greatest trial yet, confronting the God of Fools, Mister Whispers. Meanwhile, David the Wolf comes face-to-face with the creature behind the shadowy organization that’s been monitoring and attempting to infiltrate the Academy.

Seven Years in Darkness: Year Three, #3

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Scholomance continues to plunge into chaos as Mister Whispers’ corrupting influence spreads through the city. Meanwhile, the faculty at the Academy of Black Magic is moving quickly to capture and end his of reign of terror. Matthew learns to adapt to his new life after receiving Ornasis’ dark gift and the students are granted the freedom to reveal their faces for the first time in three years.

We Don’t Kill Spiders: Season of the Witch #2

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Set during the Viking age, Revna, a Necromantic Witch, and Bjorn, a Berserker detective, hunt a dark god, known only as the Black Goat. As this malevolent being’s intentions are revealed, her influence sparks a violent feud between two villages, leaving chaos and corruption in its wake. Written and illustrated by Joseph Schmalke (Seven Years in Darkness, The Electric Black, and Cherry Blackbird).

We Don’t Kill Spiders: Season of the Witch #1

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Bjorn and Revna track a string of grisly occult murders. Sought out by a local Jarl, they are compelled to investigate a string of disappearances that could lead to a bloody conflict between two warring clans. Set in the early Viking age, this story picks up after We Don’t Kill Spiders: Vol. 1.

Seven Years in Darkness: Year Three, #2

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Our seven-year epic continues with Year Three of this dark horror/fantasy coming-of-age saga from creator Joseph Schmalke. The Headmaster has the students partake in a deadly ritual, the Rush, to prepare them to fight back against the twisted corruption of Mister Whispers, while David the Wolf seeks help from outside the city. As one student faces a life-or-death decision, Ornasis presents them with an offer that could change everything.

Graphic Novel #1

We Don’t Kill Spiders: Volume 1

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In the early Viking age, a faithless Norseman detective is sent to a secluded hamlet where a series of brutal murders have occurred. Discovering the dark and bloody history of the village, he investigates the local outcast, a necromantic witch who brings his atheistic values into question. Determined to prevent further homicides, the two band together to discover the identity of a serial killer.

One Last Trick #1

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Julie Bennings is a cybernetic escort. Indebted to the Chambers Corporation for their life saving augments, she has one last job and then her debt is paid. But everyone knows the Chambers Corporation never lets anyone go. Julie soon will discover the truth about the company that dominates mankind. A cyberpunk noir story with eldritch horror, written and created by Joseph Schmalke (We Don’t Kill Spiders, the Electric Black, and Seven Years in Darkness) with stunning artwork by co-creator J.K. Woodward (Star Trek, X-Men Origins, and Heavy Metal).

Seven Years in Darkness: Year Three, #1

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As Year Three begins at the Academy of Black Magic, the students within the House of the Moon take a risky step to ensure their survival. Mister Whispers, the enigmatic creature at the center of all the strange mishaps plaguing the Academy’s first two years, is revealed. A year filled with villainy that will change the course of the Academy forever kicks off in this continuation of the sweeping fantasy epic from acclaimed comics creator Joseph Schmalke.

Graphic Novel #2

Seven Years in Darkness: Year Two

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From acclaimed comics creator Joseph Schmalke (We Don't Kill Spiders, Phantom Starkiller, The Electric Black, and Cherry Blackbird) comes a dark sweeping fantasy epic. Welcome to Year Two at the Academy of Black Magic. The 59 surviving Apprentices advance into their second year as Mages. As they continue their studies, the body count rises. Year Two follows a magically gifted student who finds herself the target of a parasitic entity, a familiar intent on helping its master graduate, and Death itself makes its way to the school to collect a debt.

Graphic Novel #1

Seven Years in Darkness: Year One

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From acclaimed comics creator Joseph Schmalke (We Don't Kill Spiders, Phantom Starkiller, The Electric Black and Cherry Blackbird) comes a dark sweeping fantasy epic. The Academy of Black Magic has opened its doors for the first time in over 200 years. 72 children are conscripted to enter its dimly lit halls and study the dark arts in an environment devoid of the sun. Only seven will emerge to see daylight again. Their seven-year journey begins in Year One of Seven Years in Darkness.