It’s time to return to Woodbrook and even though years have passed the horror that Sam inflicted on this small town is still very fresh in the minds of the citizens. This is more apparent on Halloween as the younger generation tells tales of her return and continued murders. This is the world that this anthology Halloween Special from IDW Dark is set in. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Halloween Special is set to hit the shelves of your local comic shop on October 7^th, 2026. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday August 31^st, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.

As the citizens of Woodbrook close in on Samantha, she has decided to go out in a blaze of glory. With nothing left to lose and her back against the wall, she is more dangerous than ever. Who will survive and will Sam finally be stopped?

As Monica and Sam are on the hunt for Nigel’s burial ground, Monica finds out Sam’s dirty secret. Now the hunter is feeling hunted and how will this affect the entire town going into the final chapter?