New Releases by James Tynion

A bloody love letter to New York City, The City Beneath Her Feet is an action/thriller love story for a new generation by lauded creators James Tynion IV (Spectregraph, Something is Killing the Children) and Elsa Charretier (Room Service, Love Everlasting). Jasper Jayne was the girl of Zara's dreams, but their brief relationship came and went in such an intense blaze that Zara was left thinking Jasper was just that... a dream. Years later, Zara is thrust back into Jasper's world -- unknowingly listed as her emergency contact, Zara must piece together the mystery of Jasper's life, all while being hunted by the assassins who once called Jasper one of their own. The Mass Market Hardcover features the complete three-issue series. For fans of STRANGERS IN PARADISE, KILL BILL, and MR. AND MRS. SMITH. Cover art not final.

A high school disappears from Earth…and lands in the middle of an alien nightmare. On October 16, 2013, Bay Point Preparatory High School mysteriously vanished from suburban Milwaukee, only to reappear on a strange, forest-covered moon in an unknown part of the universe. With no answers and no way home, students and faculty face a terrifying alien wilderness filled with unimaginable threats and nightmarish encounters alongside their desperate attempt to reclaim normalcy in a rebuilt society. With rising tensions, shifting loyalties, and a looming cosmic threat, the path home is anything but clear. Can they survive the strange secrets that led to their arrival together? Or will the truth ultimately destroy them first? From GLAAD Media Award–winning and Eisner-nominated writer James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake) and acclaimed artist Michael Dialynas (Wynd, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) comes a genre-bending saga. Collects The Woods #1–12.

Two killers remain to determine who will control the true fate of the country for years to come. But before the loser’s blood runs cold, an offer will be made that changes everything… Multiple Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children) and Eisner Award-winning artist Michael Walsh (Universal Monsters: Frankenstein) return for the penultimate chapter in the most talked-about horror epic of the modern era!

ADVANCE SOLICIT Eisner Award-winning, bestselling author James Tynion IV and acclaimed artist DANI unravel the horrific origins of an iconic monster with their haunting take on THE INVISIBLE MAN. WITNESS THE RISE OF A HORROR ICON! Jack Griffin has always been invisible to the people around him—at least in his own mind. But when an experimental breakthrough presents a path to make his dreams of invisibility a reality, no one—not even the woman he loves—will stand in his way. Witness Griffin''s legendary descent into madness as his humanity fades away, and the monster inside is revealed, leaving only...THE INVISIBLE MAN! The horror dream team of James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing the Children) and DANI (The Low, Low Woods) reveal their vision of the origins of one of the most horrific monsters to grace the screen in UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: THE INVISIBLE MAN. Collects Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1-4.

Dive deeper into Erica Slaughter’s past and learn how she earned her teeth as a Black Mask! Jessica Slaughter continues to unravel, even as Erica zeroes in on the threat. Erica will need to take matters into her own hands at Valmont Mountain Lodge if she wants to eliminate the monster… But will she risk her mentor’s safety to do so?

Gregory Bell has promised to turn the Internet back on at no cost to the world. ItÕs an offer that seems too good to be true. And now, after reviewing the contents of a mysterious briefcase, Agent Silk realizes GregoryÕs offer wonÕt save the worldÑitÕll doom it. With the apocalypse looming, all eyesÑand crosshairsÑare on Gregory Bell.

The last surviving killers have arrived in the town square, ready to finish their blood-soaked game. But Oak ValleyÕs survivors have tricks and treats of their own in store for the ThirteenÕs handpicked murderers, and this yearÕs tournament is far from overÉ Rising star CHE GRAYSON (Absolute Catwoman) and breakout artist GAVIN FULLERTON (The Closet) rejoin JAMES TYNION IV & MICHAEL WALSH as the horror phenomenon approaches its unguessable finale!

With a city on the brink and a legend under siege, James Tynion IV's explosive Gotham saga reaches its breaking point in this era-defining omnibus. Gotham teeters on the edge of transformation as the Dark Knight confronts a terrifying new vision of the future. With the rise of the authoritarian Magistrate and the return of a more-dangerous-than-ever Scarecrow, Batman is pushed to his limits in the acclaimed Fear State saga. Collecting the second half of Tynion's bold run--including "The Cowardly Lot," "Fear State Alpha" and "Omega," key issues from The Joker series, and revealing Secret Files , this collection brings together a sweeping narrative of chaos, control, and the unbreakable will of Gotham's protector. Featuring stunning art from Jorge Jiménez and a host of top talent, this omnibus cements Tynion's Batman as a definitive era in the Dark Knight's legacy. Collects Batman 4 Batman #106-117, Detective Comics #1027, Batman Black & White #1, The Joker #5-15, The Joker 2021 Annual #1, Batman Secret Files: The Gardener #1, Batman Secret Files: Peacekeeper-01 #1, Batman Secret Files: Miracle Molly #1, Batman: Fear State: Alpha #1, and Batman: Fear State: Omega #1.

The blockbuster horror phenomenon that has sold over 5 million copies worldwide continues with its boldest chapter yet. The saga of Erica Slaughter continues with a bold new chapter from bestselling writer James Tynion IV and award-winning illustrator Werther Dell’Edera. Erica Slaughter's haunted past is finally revealed, as her upbringing in the House of Slaughter comes to light. Experience her most formative years as a monster hunter, and discover just how she came to earn her teeth as a black mask... Collects Something is Killing the Children #41-45.

Every Halloween, all the teenagers in Oak Valley throw a party out at the Pit. Tonight, as the keg is tapped and the band kicks off their set, survivors and killers alike make their way toward the festivities, ready to light the fuse on the most explosive rager the town has ever seenÉ Michael Walsh (Universal Monsters: Frankenstein) and Claire Roe (Dark Spaces: Hollywood Special) rejoin James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth) for a brutal turning point in the smash-hit horror phenomenon!

A New York, le Tartarughe Ninja affrontano la battaglia più importante della loro vita combattendo da un lato il temibile Clan del Piede, comandato dall’implacabile Shredder, dall’altro le forze aliene del generale Krang, deciso a eliminare chiunque lo ostacoli. Il suo piano? Aprire un varco dimensionale e sbarazzarsi di tutti i suoi nemici, una volta per tutte. Nel frattempo, a Gotham, Batman conduce la sua crociata contro il crimine, affrontando avversari del calibro del Pinguino e Killer Croc. Il fragile equilibrio della città viene sconvolto dall’arrivo di un nuovo e inaspettato nemico: Shredder, accompagnato dai suoi letali ninja! Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo e Raffaello dovranno unire le forze con il Cavaliere Oscuro prima che il Clan conquisti Gotham. James Tynion IV e Freddie E. Williams II danno vita a uno dei crossover più spettacolari della storia del fumetto, un team-up adrenalinico, che fonde il mito oscuro di Batman con l’energia irriverente delle Tartarughe Ninja! [CONTIENE: BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (2016) 1-6, BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II (2018) 1-6, BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III (2019) 1-6]

THE MYSTERIES OF THE MASKS REVEALED From the world of Something is Killing the Children comes a new collection of stories exploring the many facets of the House of Slaughter… Once the ancient blacksmiths of the Order of St. George, learn the secrets of the enigmatic Azure Masks… and the iconic totems the hunters carry. Nolan, an Azure Mask, spends his days in the House''s computer room—until the monster Hermes disrupts the halls. As Nolan investigates, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy threatening the House. With Bait and Edwin by his side, will he be able to confront the looming danger and stop Gerde’s plans before it’s too late? Collects House of Slaughter #26-30.

"Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV are some of the biggest creative forces in the comics industry. Now these superstar writers are unleashing their talents on DC's greatest super team, the Justice League. Following the events of Dark Nights Metal: The DC Universe has been changed forever. Ancient and mystical threats are emerging from the shadows, and nothing is as it seems. Alongside the return of the super-villain team The Legion of Doom the Justice League will have their hands full in every panel"--

It’s been 5 years since the smash hit Eisner-winning series Something is Killing the Children changed the world of comics; now, 40 issues later, a new chapter from the past is revealed. Witness this crucial untold story within the vast Slaughterverse, detailing the mission preceding the fateful Archer’s Peak Saga, where the entire story began. The Eisner and GLAAD award-winning team of James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera invite fans into this intimate untold chapter of the monster hunter that sliced her way into the hearts of readers everywhere, along with the celebratory Something Is Killing The Children cover month celebrating the franchise’s 5th anniversary.

Journey into Erica Slaughter’s past during her formative years set before the events of the foundational Archer’s Peak saga. This unofficial “Year Zero” style anthology of the hit sensation that has sold over 2 million copies worldwide follows Erica during her journey to various small and remote towns in the American countryside, hunting monsters down before they do the unthinkable to unsuspecting children. A perfect starting point for new readers and die hard Slaughterverse fans alike, each standalone issue from series creators James Tynion IV (Department of Truth, The Nice House On The Lake) and Werther Dell’Edera (House of Slaughter) highlights 5 different hunts that showcase the experiences that started Erica on her journey toward being the nearly unstoppable monster hunter she is today. Collects Something is Killing the Children #36-40.

Hannibal meets Silent Night, Deadly Night in this pitch-black holiday horror story that cuts right through our most taboo notions. As snow falls over Milwaukee in 1972, a blood-stained Santa Claus commits unimaginable atrocities against young men. Fifty years later, a troubled young writer interviews this so-called Deviant Killer, who still maintains his innocence from behind bars. And as Christmas approaches once again, the past returns, wielding a sharpened ax. Multiple Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (W0RLDTR33, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH) and acclaimed artist JOSHUA HIXSON (The Plot, Children of the Woods unite for a psychological crime thriller that explores the intersection of queer identities and a broader scope of cultural transgression and deviance. Collects THE DEVIANT #1-4 Select praise for THE DEVIANT: One of the most impressive fi rst issues of a comic book weÕve had in 2023. JAMES TYNION and JOSHUA HIXSON knock it out of the park creating story you canÕt help but be immersed by. This may be the most terrifying version of Santa Clause we have seen. ItÕs definitely a must read for fans of horror. —Comic Book Revolution ThereÕs something truly haunting and chilly about THE DEVIANT, not unlike Robert EggersÕ The Witch. Mood and tension come together in an excellent opening issue thatÕs filled with unease. ThereÕs a hopelessness that rings throughout that makes it hard to put this book down. - AIPT Horror and Christmas don''t overlap much in popular culture, but this creative team has masterfully blended the two here—while throwing in an homage to The Silence of the Lambs. —Comicon A creepy, terrifying read in the mode of THE CLOSET. And JOSHUA HIXSON''s design for the main killer character is terrifying. -Comic Book Club podcast

As the nightmarish modern horror anthology continues, can you survive part 3 of the Garth Ennis & Becky Cloonan serial “The War” as well as the 3rd monstrous Something is Killing the Children tale from James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera? In addition to even more of the darkest stories from the lightless corners of the industry’s greatest minds, this issue also features “The Foster” by Eisner and GLAAD media award nominated writer Steve Orlando (Midnighter, Scarlet Witch) and A.L. Kaplan (DC Pride 2023, Stuff of Nightmares), a gruesome story delving into the realm of body horror and loneliness.

Before Lee Harvey Oswald took his fateful place in the window of the Texas Book Depository, he spent time behind the Iron Curtain. This is fact. But he wasnÕt just a sympathizerÑhe was on a secret mission to infiltrate the Soviet Ministry of Lies. This is Truth.

“The Dracula comic I’ve wanted all my life.” __—ROBERT KIRKMAN (INVINCIBLE, THE WALKING DEAD) THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH creators JAMES TYNION IV (W0RLDTR33, Something is Killing the Children) and MARTIN SIMMONDS re-team to tell a new tale of the monster who started it all!? When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient named Renfield into his asylum, the madman tells stories of a demon who has taken residence next door. But as Dr. Seward attempts to apply logic to the impossible…his daughter falls under the spell of the twisted Count Dracula! ? Featuring a Direct Market Exclusive cover by STEPHANIE PEPPER that will only be printed once. Collects UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: DRACULA #1-4

When Michael Schmitz decided to turn his lifelong fascination with the Deviant Killer into a comic book, he didn't realize the process would bring him so close to the abyss. Now, as new blood spills in a decades-old story, Michael discovers that he might already be in too deep.

As Lucy Weston suffers from a mysterious ailment, Dr. Seward calls upon Professor Abraham Van Helsing, and DraculaÕs thirst goes unquenchedÉ

SERIES PREMIERE As snow falls over Milwaukee in 1972, a blood-stained Santa Claus commits unimaginable atrocities against young men. Fifty years later, a troubled young writer interviews this so-called "Deviant Killer," who still maintains his innocence from behind bars. And as Christmas approaches once again, the past returns, wielding a sharpened ax. Eisner-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (W0RLDTR33, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH) and acclaimed artist JOSHUA HIXSON (The Plot, Children of the Woods) unite for a pitch-black holiday horror story.

Bait is burdened with the unbearable truth of Nannette’s condition and what it could mean if she learns of her connection to the monsters. To save her and the children, Bait will have to make an impossible choice... But with new revelations about his true origins, will what he has to do truly be the worst of his actions?

From Eisner Award-winning horror maestro James Tynion IV and his artistic collaborator Álvaro Martínez Bueno comes a tale of psychological terror that plays on the anxieties of the 21st century. Walter has always seemed a little strange. But after he invites 10 friends to a weekend getaway at a secluded house on a lake, they discover just how different he is when he reveals his true face and announces that life as they knew it will never be the same again. This deluxe edition hardcover collects the entire 12-issue first cycle and features a brand-new cover, original character outlines, and a gallery of development art and behind-the-scenes extras.

The land of Esseriel is a darker and more dangerous place than ever, as tensions between the Human and Faerie realms build to the brink of war. Could Wynd be the only hope for peace? Danger, betrayal, and even some romance confront our heroes at every turn, while elsewhere, the Duke makes murderous plans of his own. Things seem dire, but help from an unexpected figure might just be the lifeline Wynd and Merien need... even though the final battle draws near. The Eisner and GLAAD-nominated Wynd saga continues in this epic new volume from Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) and artist Michael Dialynas (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), the GLAAD Award-winning creative team behind The Woods.

W0RLDTR33 holds the key to understanding why Ellison Lane’s kid brother carried out such an unimaginable atrocity…but it may already be too late to stop the Undernet from destroying someone else Ellison loves. The next horror must-read from multiple Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH) and FERNANDO BLANCO (Detective Comics) continues!

“A new world is coming. And I helped build it.” That’s what Ellison Lane’s teenage brother told him after murdering 60 people. Something called the Undernet is influencing terrible acts of violence…and it may already be too late to stop it from spreading. Don’t miss the next horror epic from multiple Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH) and FERNANDO BLANCO (Detective Comics)!

SERIES PREMIERE In 1999, Gabriel and his friends discovered the Undernet, a secret architecture to the Internet. They charted their exploration on a message board called W0RLDTR33. Then they lost control. Someone broke into W0RLDTR33—someone who welcomed the violent hold the Undernet had on them. At great personal cost, Gabriel and the others thought they sealed the Undernet away for good. They were wrong. And now they will know the meaning of PH34R. The next major horror outing from multiple Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, The Nice House on the Lake) and FERNANDO BLANCO (Detective Comics), along with Eisner-winning colorist JORDIE BELLAIRE and Eisner-nominated letterer ADITYA BIDIKAR, begins here!

Acclaimed horror writer James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake) has waited his whole career to pay tribute to the mythos of The Sandman, the work that made him the writer he is today-and now that time has come! Art student Madison Flynn has been plagued all her life by visions of a terrifying man with mouths for eyes…but strangely, that vision is not a visit from the Corinthian, one of Dream’s most disturbing nightmare creations. When the Corinthian himself learns of this “Smiling Man,” it will send him on a quest across the nightmare country that is the waking world, where he will grapple with vicious sadomasochists, deranged venture capitalists, and the embodied spirit of America itself! With lush, gorgeous art from Redneck’s Lisandro Estherren and a who’s-who of superstar guest artists, Nightmare Country is designed to welcome new readers into one of the greatest worlds in DC’s library, The Sandman Universe. Collects The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #1-6.

Collects a tale of existential horror by JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, RAZORBLADES) and GAVIN FULLERTON (BOG BODIES, Bags). Thom is moving cross-country with his family and dragging the past along with them. When his child, Jamie, sees monsters in the bedroom closet, Thom reassures him that the monsters will stay in the apartment after they move. But Thom is very wrong about many things, and the monsters continue to find young Jamie. Collects THE CLOSET #1-3