Something Dark Is Brewing: Introducing Northern Noir #1
Updated: Sep 17
Rain-slicked cobbles, shadowed alleyways, and stories carved straight out of the Northern England & West Yorkshire landscape.
At RIACHBROS Entertainment, we have always believed that the North has a unique, untapped energy—a raw, unvarnished grit that deserves a global stage. For months, we have been quietly working behind closed doors to build a brand-new graphic literature project from the ground up. Today, we are thrilled to officially pull back the curtain on our flagship comic release: Northern Noir #1.
Prestige Graphic Literature, Rooted in the North
Northern Noir isn't just another crime story; it is a sharp, atmospheric love letter to regional noir. Crafted as a prestige 6-issue series, Issue #1 captures the visual weight and cinematic tension of classic noir thrillers, transplanted directly into our own backyard.
To ensure the book lands with maximum impact, we have assembled a phenomenal creative team:
Writer/Creator: Anthony Riach, Bringing unique original storytelling.
Pencils & Inks: Adam Tomkins, delivering haunting, expressive line work.
Colours: Roy Huteson Stewart, painting an oppressive, mood-rich palette.
Letters: Industry veteran TBA, tying every panel together with crisp precision.
Variant Cover Art: Exclusive variant covers TBA
Join the Investigation!
We are taking Northern Noir #1 live on Kickstarter this November. Independent publishing thrives on community momentum, and we want our local readers, comic shop owners, and creative allies in the building with us on Day 1.
Join our quest for telling stories from the North to the world; Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date and follow our current ongoing ARG investigation where you can solve mysteries to crack the code at the TERMINAL in the build up to our campaign to unlock exclusive access to rare variant covers from our Variant Artists, as well as exclusive updates and first looks on workshops & seminars.
The North has a new story to tell—and it starts right here.
