In Volume 1, Steve, Robin and Eddie escape the Upside Down, but not without a few injuries. Steve was viciously attacked by flying bats and fans are hoping that the bites heal without any supernatural repercussions—or rabies.
The Hawkins community is searching for someone to pin the blame on following multiple deaths, and they've set their sights on the crew because of their ties to the cult-y sounding Dungeons and Dragons group, the Hellfire Club.
Joyce and Hopper are finally reunited, but they can't have their fairy tale ending just yet. They need to escape Russia and the demogorgons first.
Mike, Will, Jonathan and Argyle keep up the search for Eleven after she was taken by Dr. Owens (Paul Reiser) to Dr. Brenner's lab.
Eleven continues to test the limits of her power with the help of Dr. Brenner, a.k.a. Papa.
Caleb sticks by Max's side as Vecna refuses to stop haunting her.