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"Their little weapon surprise didn't make the impact they wanted. I'm guessing they're coming up with a new plan of attack."
John Ikos
"Return to Barrow"
30 Days of Night - Return to Barrow 5
30 Days of Night: Return to Barrow
Title: "Return to Barrow"
Volume: 1
Number: 5
Cover price: $3.99
Cover date: July, 2004
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Credits
Chief: Jeff Mariotte
Writers: Steve Niles
Pencilers: Ben Templesmith
Inkers: Ben Templesmith
Cover artists: Ben Templesmith
Cover inker: Ben Templesmith
Cover colorist: Ben Templesmith
Colorists: Ben Templesmith
Letterers: Robbie Robbins
Assistants: Chance Boren; Jeremy Corps
Editors: Jeff Mariotte
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"Return to Barrow" is the fifth issue of the 30 Days of Night: Return to Barrow comic book limited series published by IDW Publishing. The story was written by Steve Niles with interior artwork and painted cover art by Ben Templesmith. It was lettered by Robbie Robbins and edited by Jeff Mariotte with Chance Boren and Jeremy Corps as assistant editors. This issue shipped with a July, 2004 cover date and carries a cover price of $3.99 per copy (US).

"Return to Barrow"[]

The citizens of Barrow remain crouched behind sandbags, while others ready their weapons to protect the generators. The line of vampires retain a safe distance behind the hill-line. Brian Kitka wonders why they won't attack, and John Ikos posits that they must be engaging upon a new strategy. John is correct in his assertion, as Agent Norris suggests a new game plan to Werner. Suddenly, all of the vampires seem to disappear. Ikos grows more anxious, and Brian returns to his house to gather up a grenade.

The vampires continue to wait things out, as the people of Barrow grow weary from lack of sleep. Suddenly, and without warning, the vampires attack. They hit the guard towers to take out the lights. One of the men, Kenny, uses a UV light to fry Greta. Werner immediately pounces on Kenny and kills him. John tries to get Kenny on the walkie talkie, but Werner picks it up. He tells John that he will have vengeance for those that John and his people have killed.

Another vampire springs up and takes out a man and woman who are guarding Generator 3. Those nearby react instantly, and begin wildly shooting into the night, without any idea where the next attack may be coming from. A man named Tom radios for reinforcements, but is overwhelmed by vampires. Again... and without warning, the vampires attacking the man suddenly disappear. Before him on the ground lies the bloody ruins of what had once been his attackers. He is lost for an explanation.

As the vampires continue to conduct surgical strikes against the perimeter, Brian grows concerned for his son, Marcus, and races back towards his house. John reconnects with Donna Sikorski and coordinates operations with her squad. Meanwhile, Agent Norris reaches the Kitka house first.

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Notes & Trivia[]

  • This issue is UPC barcode number 2771418520 100411.
  • This issue is reprinted in the 30 Days of Night: Return to Barrow hardcover collection, the 30 Days of Night: Return to Barrow trade paperback collection, the 30 Days of Night Trilogy hardcover collection, and the 30 Days of Night Omnibus, Volume 1 trade paperback collection.
  • This is the first issue of the series with Jeremy Corps credited as assistant editor.
  • This is the final appearance of Greta, the little girl vampire. She is destroyed by a flash from a UV light.
  • This is the final appearance of Kenny, who is killed by Werner, moments after Kenny kills Greta.
  • This is the first appearance of Ghost Bear, who is one of the residents of Barrow. It is possible that he made earlier appearances as a background character, but this is the first time that he is identified by name.
  • Oh, my God! They killed Kenny! You bastards!

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