Published by IDW, The October Faction come up as a chilling story enclose by Steve Niles (known for Kick-Ass and 30 Days of Night) and visibly crafted by Damien Worm (recognized for Dark Souls).
Netflix originally produced an adaptation for television, however the show was abruptly canceled after only one season.
The October Faction’s plot centers around Frederick Allan, a retired monster hunter, and his unusual family.
The Allans, who are made up of Frederick’s wife Deloris and their two kids, Geoff and Vivian, each have distinct personalities a witch, a warlock, and a thrill-killer that provide an additional dimension to their exploits.
The October Faction Reading Order:
The October Faction series comes in three volumes
Peanuts Comic Collection Reading Order
I. The October Faction Volume 1
- October Faction Volume 1 –
Frederick sets out on his mission to put his monster-hunting past behind him in October Faction Volume 1. His kids, on the other hand, are determined to follow in the family business, which sets up a conflict with both natural and supernatural enemies. This collection is a compilation of issues #1–6.
- October Faction Volume 2 –
Dante, alias Robot Face, becomes a member of the Allan family in October Faction Volume 2. Sheriff Chambers starts to dissect Geoff and Vivian’s occult endeavors as they begin their training in monster hunting. The issues #7–12 are included in this set.
- October Faction Volume 3 –
In October Faction Volume 3, Fred Allan is saved when Merle Cope and his family’s malevolent energy is neutralized. The kids having shown themselves, the whole Allan family returns to the world of monster hunting, ready to take on anything grotesque, unexplained, and otherworldly. Issues #13–18 are combined into one volume.
October Faction: Open Season
With the Netflix series out, IDW released a fresh compilation called ‘October Faction: Open Season.’ It rounds up the first 12 issues of the comics.
II. October Faction: Deadly Season
- Deadly Season –
October Faction: Deadly Season is a story that picks up speed, going from a family-run operation to a powerful monster-fighting group. Former enemies reappear, irreversibly changing the path of events.
III. October Faction: Supernatural Dreams
- Supernatural Dreams –
Allan family changes are brought about by October Faction: Supernatural Dreams, which explores the repercussions of the deceased father and leader. The family faces the formidable entity that is invading Gristlewood when a dark new evil appears, threatening to split them apart.
The family dynamics, their struggles with the paranormal, and the story’s progression that draws readers in with each new volume are all highlighted in this distinctive version.
What to read after October Faction?
The joint work of Steve Niles and Damien Worm continues in The Grievling, offering another gripping horror series for readers who are looking for more literary exploration after The October Faction.
