Read some of the earliest Gotham City stories from current Batman mastermind James Tynion IV, as deadly assassin Calvin Rose seeks redemption—and his freedom from the Court of Owls! As a young performer with Haly's Circus, young Calvin Rose was secretly being raised to be a master assassin—a killing machine called a Talon. The Talons have always served the mysterious Court of Owls, a group of wealthy individuals who will stop at nothing to maintain their grip on power in Gotham City. When Rose defects from the Talon's ranks, he is marked for death and spends the next few years using all his training to hide from his former masters. After years on the run, Rose finally returns to Gotham City following the horrors of "The Night of Owls." He'll set off to investigate what remains of the Court of Owls, but will he be able to gain his freedom at long last? This collection includes some of the earliest Gotham City tales from current Batman mastermind James Tynion IV, and his The Joker collaborator Guillem March—springing forward from Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s instant-classic Batman story, "The Court of Owls!" Collects Talon #0-17.
On the eve of the 5-year anniversary of Something is Killing the Children and the 10-year anniversary of The Woods and Memetic, celebrate James Tynion IV's iconic run of horror classics at BOOM! Studios in this exclusive FCBD special. Featuring a curated line-up of some of his most terrifying and thought- provoking stories, alongside exciting teases of what's to come and an exclusive collectible cover, this is one issue that fans will not want to miss.
Arkham Asylum has been attacked! All eyes are on the Joker. A mysterious benefactor hires former Gotham City Police Commissioner Jim Gordon to go on a global manhunt to catch, and possibly even kill, the Clown Prince of Crime! But nothing with the Joker comes easy. What Gordon finds and what the Joker wants him to see will change his perspective on the world forever. And he's not the only one who wants the Joker found... From acclaimed Batman and horror writer James Tynion IV (Detective Comics, The Nice House on the Lake, Something is Killing the Children) comes the complete and terrifying Joker saga that broke Commissioner Gordon and redefined the Clown Prince of Crime forever. With art by Guillem March, Francesco Francavilla, Guiseppe Camuncoli, and more, experience the horror in The Joker Compendium.Collects Tynion IV's Joker saga from the pages of The Joker #1-15, The Joker 2021 Annual #1, Batman: The Joker War Zone #1, and Batman #100.
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, is seeing monsters in the bedroom closet, Thom reassures him that they will stay in the apartment after the move. But Thom is very wrong about many things and the monsters do continue to find young Jamie. Collects THE CLOSET #1-3
From the GLAAD Award-nominated team James Tynion IV (Dark Nights: The Casting, Detective Comics) and Eryk Donovan (Constantine: The Hellblazer) comes a new vision of humanity’s future in the vein of Black Mirror. When a plague ravages the world, one scientist discovers the cure and becomes the savior of mankind. Hope is restored, and the world rebuilds. But then people who took the cure begin having children who are... unnatural, and the definition of “normal” is forever altered.
Max has hand-picked her invitees. They're all masters of their fields, titans of their industries -- humanity's best and brightest. Who better to carry on the torch of civilization after the world ends? From the award-winning team that brought you The Nice House on the Lake comes a chilling continuation of the apocalyptic terror! James Tynion IV (Batman, Detective Comics) and Álvaro Martínez Bueno (Detective Comics, Justice League Dark) reunite to continue their award-winning series with new characters, new threats, and a new perfectly nice house by the sea. Max has hand-picked her invitees. They're all masters of their fields, titans of their industries -- humanity's best and brightest. Who better to carry on the torch of civilization after the world ends? But these house guests don't know Max, nor do they know each other, and as it turns out, the offer to live forever in the ruins of an empty world might come with some unexpected pitfalls. At least they're all trapped in such a nice house, in such a lovely place, with such lovely company. There's no better place to spend a post-apocalyptic eternity, right? ...Right? Collects The Nice House by the Sea issues #1-6
James Tynion IV, the bestselling writer of Something is Killing the Children and The Nice House on the Lake teams up with acclaimed artist Jorge Jimenez to turn Gotham City into a battleground with The Joker pulling the strings. The Joker has spilled his war out onto the streets of Gotham. Much like the Clown Prince of Crime himself the city has been reduced to chaos and lawlessness. With his entire fortune turned against him can Batman rally and mobilize his allies before the city he's sworn to defend is reduced to rubble. Writer James Tynion and Jorge Jimenez craft a brutal and epic tale in one massive omnibus edition. Will this be the Bat-Family's last battle in the city they call their home? Collects: Red Hood: Outlaw 0 Nightwing #70-74; Batgirl #47-49; Batman #86-100; Harley Quinn K Detective Comics #1020-1026; Catwoman #25; Batman Secret Files #3; The Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1; stories from Batman Vol. 1: Their Dark Designs; Batman: The Joker War Zone #1.
A deep dive into the House of Slaughter with lore that no Something is Killing the Children fan should go without! The history… and future of the Slaughterverse is laid bare by Something is Killing the Children and House of Slaughter creators James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera in this lore-filled graphic novella no fan can afford to miss! From the sidelines to the spotlight, Book of Slaughter follows the White Mask Maxine Slaughter... but will her loyalties remain where they are, or will she show her true colors? In addition to being a precursor to upcoming chapters of the Slaughterverse, this story doubles as a sizable guidebook that delves into the deep lore of the Order of St. George!
The final chapter of a Midwestern high school transported into the middle of an Alien forest, and how its students fought for survival. In the years since they were first transported to an alien wilderness in the depths of space, the students of Bay Point Preparatory High School have had to grow up fast -- first simply to survive, and later to build some kind of life on this foreign moon. Now, that new life is being threatened as human nature yet again rears its ugly head, and the students discover something that was once thought impossible: a way home... Written by James Tynion IV (Justice League, Memetic) and illustrated by Michael Dialynas (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles),The Woods Yearbook Edition Book Three collects issues #25-36 of the seminal GLAAD Award-winning series.
Clownhunter's brutal mission to hunt down all the clowns from The Joker War continues! The untrained but focused vigilante stalks a boss-level clown, but his luck might be running out as he walks into an ambush set by Punchline! In a horrific parallel to his days at Gotham Academy, Clownhunter finds himself overwhelmed and outgunned...just the type of odds he likes! Collects Batman #107-111, Batman Secret Files: Clownhunter #1, and Batman: The Joker War Zone #1, and stories from Batman 2022 Annual#1 and Batman Annual #5.
A Midwestern high school is transported into the middle of an Alien forest. This is the story of what happens next. It’s been over one year since the students, teacher, and additional staff of Bay Point Preparatory High School in suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin were suddenly transported countless light years away to the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. Despite the chaos of their first year, the students have begun to build a life in this new world, a burgeoning society out of the ruins of their past. But mysterious forces are conspiring to bring it all crashing down... Written by James Tynion IV (Detective Comics, Memetic) and illustrated by Michael Dialynas (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles),The Woods Yearbook Edition Book Two collects issues #13-24 of the critically-acclaimed series Scott Snyder (Batman) calls a “dark, epic read.”
The definitive collection of Something is Killing the Children's entire “Archer’s Peak” saga collected for the first time in a single deluxe hardcover. WHAT IS ABDUCTING THE CHILDREN OF ARCHER’S PEAK? When the children in a sleepy Wisconsin town begin to go missing all hope seems lost. Most children never return, and those that do have terrible stories of terrifying creatures that live in the shadows. But even monsters fear the mysterious stranger that arrives shortly after. She believes the children and claims to be the only who sees what they can see. Her name is Erica Slaughter. She kills monsters. This is all she does, and she bears the cost because it must be done. The definitive collection of the entire “Archer’s Peak” saga for the first time in a single volume, this deluxe edition hardcover includes Something is Killing the Children #1-15 by GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Department of Truth, Batman) and artist Werther Dell-Edera (Razorblades).
From the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE- NO JUSTICE comes writer James Tynion IV's epic new series JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK! Earth's magic once belonged to them. Now they want the magic back. But who exactly are they? It's up to the new Justice League Dark to find out and stop this nightmarish new threat at all costs! After the events of NO JUSTICE, Wonder Woman guides the misfit magic mix against enemies too fantastic even for the Justice League. Plus, what awful things are coming through the Tree of Wonder? Dark days ahead... Written by James Tynion IV (Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) with phenomenal illustrations from Alvaro Martinez (Detective Comics), this bold new graphic novel series is one of the most anticipated in years! Collects issues #1-6.
With Something Is Killing the Children and The Department of Truth, James Tynion IV has changed the face of horror in modern comics—now get ready for his most ambitious story yet, alongside his Detective Comics partner Álvaro Martínez Bueno! Eisner Award Winner 2022, Best New Series Everyone who was invited to the house knows Walter—well, they know him a little, anyway. Some met him in childhood; some met him months ago. And Walter’s always been a little…off. But after the hardest year of their lives, nobody was going to turn down Walter’s invitation to an astonishingly beautiful house in the woods, overlooking an enormous sylvan lake. It’s beautiful, it’s opulent, it’s private—so a week of putting up with Walter’s weird little schemes and nicknames in exchange for the vacation of a lifetime? Why not? All of them were at that moment in their lives when they could feel themselves pulling away from their other friends; wouldn’t a chance to reconnect be…nice? In The Nice House on the Lake, the overriding anxieties of the 21st century get a terrifying new face—and it might just be the face of the person you once trusted most. Collects The Nice House on the Lake #1-6.
It's an unexpected team with assignments that live between the light and shadows! Wonder Woman leads a crew to fight the darkness that's even too weird for the world's greatest super team, The Justice League The mystical Tree of Wonder has opened a gate to another world. Things are bad...real bad! The Justice League Dark, a team led by Wonder Woman featuring the monsters and magicians of the DC Universe are humanities only hope. Things are about to get weird!
Bestselling writer James Tynion IV has changed the face of horror in modern comics! Get ready for the second volume in his most ambitious story yet alongside artist Álvaro Martínez Bueno. Discover the secrets of The Nice House on the Lake! Eisner Award Winner 2022, Best New Series One of the most critically acclaimed and bestselling horror books of 2021 returns for its shocking second act—and now is the perfect time to enter the house! The 10 hardy survivors gathered in the house by their mutual friend Walter thought they’d finally cracked the code on his plans…and now everything they thought they knew has literally changed. Can they free themselves from their patterns? Or are they all just determined to build a prison of their very own?
The deluxe edition collection of the original apocalyptic horror trilogy by James Tynion IV--Memetic, Cognetic, and Eugenic-- all precursors for his later hit series like A Nice House On The Lake and w0rldtr33! In Memetic, the apocalypse comes about via a single image on the internet – a meme that changes everything. In Cognetic, a psychic being that once controlled one-third of the world's population returns to humanity in modern-day New York City, but saving humanity will come at a terrible, terrible cost. In Eugenic, when a plague ravages the world, one scientist discovers the cure and becomes the savior of mankind, and then people who took the cure begin having children who are… unnatural, and the definition of “normal” is forever altered. This deluxe collection not only contains the trilogy of self-contained horror comics from the GLAAD Award-nominated team of James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, Department of Truth) and Eryk Donovan (Constantine: The Hellblazer), but acts as a precursor to other hit series from the mind of Tynion like Something is Killing the Children, w0rldtr33, and The Nice House At The Lake. Collects Memetic #1-3, Cognetic #1-3, Eugenic #1-3.
Wynd seems like a regular boy in the fantastical world of Esseriel, except he’s got a magical secret. Now he’s set off on a journey with his best friend and the boy of his dreams to discover the magic in the world around him and, most importantly, within himself. YOU CAN’T FIND YOUR HOME UNTIL YOU FIND YOURSELF. Wynd lives a quiet life in Pipetown -- working at the local tavern, out of sight in the secret rooms beneath the floorboards, often stealing away to catch glimpses of the son of the castle’s groundskeeper as he works. But Wynd also has a secret… magical blood betrayed by his pointed ears, forbidden within the city limits. His shaggy hair has obscured them for most of his life, but now that Wynd is a teenager they are growing too unwieldy to hide. Joined by his best friend Oakley and Thorn, the groundskeeper’s son, Wynd’s strange dreams and an encounter with the city guard send him on the most dangerous adventure he could imagine, where Wynd will discover the magic in the world around him and, most importantly, the magic within himself. The GLAAD Award-winning team of writer James Tynion IV (Batman, The Woods) and artist Michael Dialynas (The Woods) present a new young adult fantasy series about learning to spread your wings no matter the dangers that life puts in your way.
Wynd lives a quiet life in Pipetown -- working at the local tavern, out of sight in the secret rooms beneath the floorboards, often stealing away to catch glimpses of the son of the castle’s groundskeeper as he works. But Wynd also has a secret... magical blood betrayed by his pointed ears, forbidden within the city limits. Joined by his best friend Oakley and Thorn, the groundskeeper’s son, Wynd’s strange dreams and an encounter with the city guard send him on the most dangerous adventure he could imagine, where Wynd will discover the magic in the world around him and, most importantly, the magic within himself. Collects Wynd #1-5.
Gotham City is on the brink of martial law as Batman fights a two-front battle! The Scarecrow is unleashing a devasting attack on the city while the Magistrate have made their move to invade! The BATMAN: THE JOKER WAR creative team of James Tynion IV and Jorge Jimenez continue their epic run with Gotham City on the brink of a violent evolutionary path and the danger level to Batman and his allies reaching a fever pitch! The Magistrate now have full support from the mayor to handle high-level law enforcement in Gotham and have branded the Dark Knight as Public Enemy #1. Batman must also contend with the return of the Scarecrow who pursues his own terrifying agenda as he takes this chaotic moment to launch his FEAR STATE. Includes Batman #112-117.
Since the very first page of THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH , questions have swirled around Lee Harvey Oswald, the director of the DoT—his motivations, his allegiances, and his true identity. Now, in our landmark 25th issue, prepare for answers that will change everything. Starting with "what really happened in Dallas?" JAMES TYNION IV ( W0RLDTR33 , Nice House on the Lake and MARTIN SIMMONDS ( UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: DRACULA ) set their sights on a 25th-issue blowout for the multiple Eisner Award-nominated series!
A deluxe edition slipcase hardcover collecting the original apocalyptic horror trilogy by James Tynion IV--Memetic, Cognetic, and Eugenic-- all precursors for his later hit series like A Nice House On The Lake and w0rldtr33! In Memetic, a weaponized meme leads to the utter annihilation of the human race within 72 hours. The root of this apocalypse is a single image on the internet, a "meme" in the popular sense. A meme that changes everything. In Cognetic, a powerful psychic being that once controlled one-third of the world's population as a part of its hivemind, returns to humanity in modern-day New York City. Meanwhile, the young assistant to the Director of the FBI may be the only one who can save humanity, but at a terrible, terrible cost. In Eugenic, a new vision of humanity’s future arrives. When a plague ravages the world, one scientist discovers the cure and becomes the savior of mankind. Hope is restored, and the world rebuilds. But then people who took the cure begin having children who are… unnatural, and the definition of “normal” is forever altered. This deluxe hardcover collection not only contains the trilogy of self-contained horror comics from the GLAAD Award-nominated team of James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, Detective Comics) and Eryk Donovan (Constantine: The Hellblazer), but acts as a precursor to the creative titan that would take the comics world by storm with the Slaughterverse, w0rldtr33, and The Nice House At The Lake. Collects Memetic #1-3, Cognetic #1-3, Eugenic #1-3.
Ghost-Maker is the ultimate rival to Batman, trained by the same teachers to harness the power of the mind and body with one goal: become the ultimate weapon against crime! Unlike Batman, his approach is much deadlier, and he’s about to go head-to-head with the Dark Knight! Also, Clownhunter’s brutal mission to hunt down all the clowns from the Joker War continues! The untrained but focused vigilante stalks a boss-level clown, but his luck might be running out as he walks into an ambush set by Punchline! In a horrific parallel to his days at Gotham Academy, Clownhunter finds himself overwhelmed and outgunned…just the type of odds he likes! Collects Batman backups #107-111, Batman Secret Files: Clownhunter #1, Batman: The Joker War Zone #1, and stories from Batman 2022 Annual and Batman Annual #5.
The complete collection of The Woods, all 36 issues brought together in premium format slipcase hardcover for the first time! On October 16, 2013, Bay Point Preparatory High School in suburban Milwaukee vanished without a trace, only to reappear on a forest-covered moon in an uncharted part of the universe. Students and staff find themselves in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. Where are they? Why are they there? The answers will prove stranger than anyone could possibly imagine. The Bay Point students will strive to reunite in a new civilization and gain some semblance of normalcy, but there are new threats to overcome and emotional hurdles to deal with, students turning against newfound allies, choosing between friends and destiny… while a great enemy begins raising an army. As the growing threat of an upcoming massacre approaches, time is quickly running out. Along the way, countless lives will be in danger—teachers, students, friends, lovers...but a way home looms on the horizon, if they can survive it. The GLAAD Media Award-winning series by the Eisner Award-nominated team of writer James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House On The Lake) and illustrator Michael Dialynas (Wynd, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) is collected in its entirety in a single volume for the first time! Collects The Woods #1-36.
On the eve of the 5-year anniversary of Something is Killing the Children and the 10-year anniversary of The Woods and Memetic, celebrate James Tynion IV's iconic run of horror classics at BOOM! Studios in this exclusive FCBD special. Featuring a curated line-up of some of his most terrifying and thought- provoking stories, alongside exciting teases of what's to come and an exclusive collectible cover, this is one issue that fans will not want to miss.
For fans of Once & Future, Isola and Middlewest, the award-winning team of James Tynion IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) and Michael Dialynas (The Woods, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) reunite for a new Must Read series. Magical heritage is punishable by death in Pipetown, so Wynd keeps his true identity – and pointy ears – a secret from everyone, even if it means never having a normal life. With his secret threatened, Wynd is forced to leave his home and embark on a dangerous quest alongside Oakley (his best friend), Thorn (the boy of his dreams), and Yorik (a literal prince), putting them at the heart of a royal conspiracy beyond imagination. Every issue of Wynd features over 40 story pages!
While Cutter’s machinations continue to unfold at the House of Slaughter, Erica has tracked a terrifying new enemy within a small town in New Mexico. With her past quickly catching up with her, Erica must don the mask once again and head into the heart of the danger if she wants any hope of stopping this monstrous entity.
After a year since we last saw her in Archer’s Peak, Erica Slaughter resurfaces to take on the case of a girl who’s seen a new kind of monster, one with terrifying implications. But Erica’s broken ties with the House of Slaughter and that can have deadly consequences. The Order of St. George does not forget nor do they forgive. Even as Erica goes on the hunt, she must keep an eye out for the mysterious figure on her trail in order to survive the coming storm.
Outside London, the shadowy figure on Erica’s trail relays information to their enigmatic superior about the rogue agent in the House of Slaughter. Meanwhile, a town finds itself in the clutches of an elusive serial killer, and the only living witness to the crimes is a frightened child. Erica investigates the grisly scene of the most recent murder, ignorant of the hostile forces drawing in around her...
Erica Slaughter's secret backstory is finally revealed in five standalone stories revealing her early missions as a monster hunter. THE UNTOLD HIDDEN HISTORY OF ERICA SLAUGHTER Before the Archer’s Peak Saga… Before Cutter… Before the betrayals and blood and darkness… Erica Slaughter had one purpose: to hunt monsters. The Eisner Award-winning series continues in this special arc of standalone stories, perfect for new readers. Uncover the secret backstory of Erica Slaughter as she travels to small towns across America in search of five unique monsters that are threatening the lives of children. Collects Something is Killing the Children #41-45.
In the woods, Karen, Adrian, and Calder explore the mysterious ruins of a past civilization as Sanami, Ben, and Isaac face off against a threat much scarier than the local fauna. At the school, Maria stokes revolution in the face of Coach Clay's fascist disciplinary committee.
* Archer's Peak is in lockdown, as Erica Slaughter has lost control of the situation. * But as the House of Slaughter arrives to clean up the situation by any means necessary, Erica finds that the true threat to those around her isn't who - or what - she ever expected. * Collects Something is Killing The Children #11-15.
Day Three is finally upon us. As Marcus's dwindling team makes its final last-ditch assault on the compound of the supposed creator of the meme, Aaron comes to grips with his shocking loss and the impending apocalypse.
On October 16, 2013, 437 students, 52 teachers, and 24 additional staff from Bay Point Preparatory High School in suburban Milwaukee, WI vanished without a trace, finding themselves countless light years away in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. Collecting issues #13-16 of the critically acclaimed series, the fourth story arc begins in the wake of the election, and the results have turned the students against their newfound allies. As Karen learns more about the Aboriginal people and their control over the power of the Woods, she must choose between her friends and her destiny.
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