Seven Years in Darkness (2022)

Catch up on Seven Years in Darkness: Year One before Year Two begins! This mega-sized issue contains all four issues of the original series! The Academy of Black Magic has reopened its doors for the first time in 200 years! Seventy-two children will walk through the Academy doors for freshmen year, but only seven will graduate and walk out alive! Their seven-year journey starts here!

Malena's backstory is revealed, as the students continue their journey through the underground city of Scholomance towards the Academy of Black Magic. The children and Headmaster are met by Ornansis, a vampiric creature who will pick their class's weathermaker (an untouchable student). Malena lets Matthew know there could be a sinister plot underway by other students who wish to thin out the competition.

Year One conclusion! The body count rises as the first school year winds to a close at the Academy of Black Magic, Matthew and Zero form an alliance in the House of Disks. While the children settle into their new houses, Mother Night has them participate in a dangerous ritual to commune with spirits from beyond. Tryouts begin for the coveted position of Weathermaker... with deadly results. Featuring a 1:10 variant cover by superstar S. Red Amparo!