Midnight Nation #1
2000
- Series
- Midnight Nation
- Issue
- 1
- Cover date
- Oct 1, 2000
- Story title
- Living In The Material World
Where to find one
Search for Midnight Nation #1 on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Midnight Nation #1 was published by Image Comics in 2000 as the debut of a twelve-issue limited series created by writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Gary Frank. The narrative follows David Grey, a police officer who finds himself caught between the world of the living and a purgatory-like realm populated by the forgotten and the abandoned. Straczynski conceived the series as an exploration of homelessness and societal neglect, framing these heavy themes within the structure of a supernatural road-trip journey.
The visual identity of the series was defined by Gary Frank, who utilized a grounded, illustrative style to contrast the gritty reality of the protagonist's past with the surreal landscapes of the Midnight Nation. The series received significant critical acclaim upon release, frequently cited for its emotional resonance and its departure from standard superhero tropes. It remains a hallmark of early 2000s creator-owned independent comics, recognized for its commitment to character-driven storytelling over spectacle.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real issues collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Midnight Nation #1
Midnight Nation #1 is a issue in the Comic Books catalog on collecto.rs. 2000. Catalog data is sourced from Comic Vine. No public issues collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Midnight Nation #1 on collecto.rs?
Midnight Nation #1 doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Midnight Nation #1?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your issue, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other comic books collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Midnight Nation #1 catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Midnight Nation #1 is sourced from Comic Vine. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs issues tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your issues is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every issue you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
