A horror movie-obsessed father and son trick their way into a nursing home, believing one of the residents to be a famous, old director whose terrifying celluloid masterpiece was seemingly lost.

Having pieced together and watched what they could of uncovered pieces of the film, the director warns his visitors that they have unwittingly placed themselves in real danger – because the monster from his lost movie, Night of the Ghoul, is real.

This is a great first issue, filled with a creeping dread and seriously off kilter ambience, thanks both to Scott Snyder’s script and Francesco Francavilla’s superb art.

I’ve long been a fan of Francavilla, who’s one of the best artists in the world for comic book horror; his strong sense of style and great eye for weird angles elevating the creepiness of any material he works with.

It’s no different here, in what feels like a fairly densely layered story. The clarity of Francavilla’s storytelling really helps, as it could have been a tougher read in a different artist’s hands.

I really enjoyed this issue; it’s an original premise that’s delivered in strong style – and I’m definitely looking forward to continuing the spooky tale in the remaining issues.