Midsummer Scream is gearing up for one of its most anticipated editions yet with a guest list and programming slate that promises to thrill horror devotees and comic collectors. Leading the charge at this year’s event is none other than legendary filmmaker John Carpenter, who will make a rare public appearance on Saturday 16th August in support of Storm King Comics – the independent publishing powerhouse co-founded by producer Sandy King.

Taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center from 15th to 17th August, Midsummer Scream 2025 has declared “Horror Comic Books” its central theme. It’s a fitting backdrop for Storm King Comics, which has spent over a decade fusing cinematic terror with graphic storytelling. Carpenter’s appearance is expected to be a major draw for fans, with each autograph including a copy of John Carpenter Presents George A. Romero’s The Amusement Park, a new graphic novel adaptation of...