Kill Shakespeare: The Mask of Night

In this 2014 IDW miniseries, writers Anthony Del Col and Conor McCreery reunite with artist Andy Belanger for a new chapter in the world of Kill Shakespeare. The story follows the exiled Prince Hamlet as he takes on a dangerous mission to rescue a kidnapped Juliet, leading him into a web of political intrigue and dark magic among the Bard’s iconic characters. With Belanger’s moody, expressive art, the series deepens its mashup of Shakespearean tragedy and high fantasy, offering a fresh, action-driven take on the literary figures. Its four-issue run matters as a focused, character-driven expansion of the Kill Shakespeare universe, showcasing the creative team’s knack for blending classic drama with comic book storytelling.