Two decades after the debut of Nocturnals, the fan base for Dan Brereton's pulpish horror-adventure shows little sign of dwindling.

Case in point: Within days of launching a Kickstarter campaign for Nocturnals: The Sinister Path, Brereton & Co. have surpassed their $30,000 goal by nearly $10,000.

The 64-page graphic novel, described as "the scariest, hard-boiled tale yet told in their saga," will be released in three editions: a softcover that will also be sold in stores; a limited sketch cover; and a wraparound hardcover with additional content.

According to the campaign page, Brereton has completed 12 pages of The Sinister Path; the money generated through Kickstarter will also him to forgo other work to concentrate on the graphic novel.The Sinister Path is targeted for release in the fall.