(W) Joe Harris (A) Russell Olson (L) Carlos M. Mangual
Henry Hayes could have been the best baseball player anybody ever saw, if only his dark affliction didn’t prevent him from playing in the daylight. But when the barnstorming circuit introduces a new novelty to the game—night baseball under the bright lights—will his dreams of playing pro ball finally be realized, or will his bloody past catch up with him before he gets the chance? From the midwest fields of the 1920s to the big city lights of today, Past Time is a small town thriller on a National scale.
Some legends are born on sun-baked diamonds. Others only come alive when the stadium lights flicker on. Just in time for the World Series, Mad Cave Studios brings fans Past Time Vol. 1, collecting the complete five-issue run of the genre-bending sports-horror series from New York Times bestselling writer Joe Harris and artist Russell Mark Olson, with letters by Carlos M. Mangual.
This first full arc brings the full first arc—spanning barnstorming ball of the 1920s to the blinding glare of the modern big leagues—into one gripping volume!
Henry Hayes could have been the best to ever do it—if only his affliction didn’t make daylight lethal. When barnstormers unveil a novelty that changes the game—night baseball—Henry’s shot at the pros finally feels real. But the brighter the lights, the longer the shadows; and in those shadows, Henry’s bloody past is still keeping score. From midwestern backfields to today’s national stage, Past Time is a small-town thriller with big-league stakes.
From dusty dirt lots to big-city neon, Past Time plays the long game, stacking tension inning by inning until the final out. Whether you come for the crack of the bat or the chill in your spine, this is a story about the cost of ambition, the ghosts we drag between bases, and the price of stepping into the light.
For fans of The Natural, Let the Right One In, and The Sandlot by way of Stephen King, Past Time delivers grounded sports drama with razor-edged supernatural suspense.
Past Time Vol. 1 arrives in shops October 14, 2025.
(W) Joe Harris (A/C) Russell Mark Olson (L) Carlos M. Mangual (CA) Mark Chiarello
When a big league scout comes looking for talent, the Monroe County Burners think they’ve got a couple of prospects who might make the cut. With only one spot available, Henry Hayes has to bring his “A” game. That’s bad news for the competition, and worse news for Henry.
(W) Joe Harris (A/C) Russell Mark Olson (L) Carlos M. Mangual (CA) Mark Chiarello
Ryelyn and Haddy begin to learn more of their new home’s dark past, while Belle begins to see Jesse as a loose end that could unravel the lucrative murder farm scheme that grows deadlier with each new man Belle welcomes in.
(W) Joe Harris (A/C) Russell Olson (CA) Mark Chiarello (L) Carlos M. Mangual
The Sons of Enoch aren’t your average team. They sport long hair, longer beards and put on a big spectacle whenever they come to town. But are these super-religious, circus-like performers here to entertain the crowd, or hunt the monsters in their midst?
Baseball’s brightest lights hide its darkest shadows!Mad Cave Studios has announced Past Time, a five-issue miniseries blending America’s favorite pastime with a supernatural twist!
This thrilling new sports-horror series is sure to captivate readers with its demons in the outfield. Written by New York Times-bestselling author Joe Harris, Past Time is brought to life by acclaimed artist Russell Mark Olson with letters by Carlos M. Mangual.
Henry Hayes could have been the best baseball player anybody ever saw, if only his dark affliction didn’t prevent him from playing in the daylight. But when the barnstorming circuit introduces a new novelty to the game—night baseball under the bright lights—will his dreams of playing pro ball finally be realized, or will his bloody past catch up with him before he gets the chance? From the midwest fields of the 1920s to the big city lights of today, Past Time is a small-town thriller on a National scale.
Featuring stunning cover art from celebrated illustrator and art director Mark Chiarello (Cover A), X-Force’s Adam Pollina (Cover B), and Star Wars Darth Vadar’s Rahzzah (Cover C), Past Time delivers a high-stakes story set against the backdrop of America’s pastime, transporting readers from the dusty Midwest fields of the 1920s to the bright city lights of today.
Past Time #1 hits shops on April 2nd, and is now available for preorder.
