‘Trick ‘r Treat: Witching Hours’ Graphic Novel Anthology Coming in 2026

Trick ‘r Treat Halloween icon Sam will return in a series of four all new, never-published stories inside the new graphic novel anthology Trick ‘r Treat: Witching Hours, co-written by the film’s creator Michael Dougherty, and it is set to be released later this year, available for pre-order now.

First announced back in 2024, the new collection is described as, “The canonical continuation of Sam’s mischief-making across eternity,” and the official synopsis for each of the four new stories can be found below.

One Last Halloween, written by Todd Casey, Michael Dougherty, and Zach Shields: At a rundown nursing home, a group of lonely patients summons the spirit of Halloween in order to celebrate one last spooky holiday together, with unexpected and frightening results.

Did You Miss Me, written by Todd Casey, Michael Dougherty, and Zach Shields: When a man returns from the dead on Halloween, he’s given one night to find closure and reunite with his beloved wife, only to discover a horrifying and tragic secret.

Harvest Moons, written by Curtis Waugh and Michael Dougherty: Far across the galaxy and untethered from the now-defunct roots of Earth, a group of kids on a conservative space colony will discover that Halloween is more than a long-lost tradition.

Halloween Country, written by Breehn Burns and Michael Dougherty: Deep in Wyoming corn country, three ranch hands break up a strange occult ritual and find themselves hunted by a half-formed creature straight out of Halloween folklore.

Trick ‘r Treat: Witching Hours is set to be released on August 18, priced at $19.99, available for pre-order via Amazon here.

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Matt Artz

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