James Tynion IV

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James Tynion IV is an Eisner Award Winning, New York Times bestselling comic book author and publisher.

He is the co-creator of SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN with Werther Dell’Edera, the smash hit comic series published by Boom! Studios. SIKTC was nominated for the Eisner Award for Best New Comic Series in 2020. It’s spin-off title, THE HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER, was one of the highest selling comic books in 2021. SIKTC is currently in development for television at Netflix with Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy’s Intrepid Pictures producing.

He is the co-creator of THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH with Martin Simmonds, the high concept conspiracy thriller published by Image Comics. DOT was nominated for the Eisner Awards for Best New Series, and Best Continuing Series in 2021. DOT is currently in development for television with SISTER producing.

He is the co-creator of THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE with Alvaro Martinez Bueno, the apocalyptic horror series published by DC Black Label. NHOTL is the highest selling creator-owned debut published by DC Comics in the last twenty years.

He is the co-creator of WYND with Michael Dialynas, the young adult fantasy adventure series published by BOOM! Studios. WYND was nominated for Outstanding Comic Book at the GLAAD Media Awards in both 2020 and 2021.

Under his own publishing banner, Tiny Onion Studios, James Tynion IV published and curated the acclaimed anthology series RAZORBLADES: THE HORROR MAGAZINE. He is currently publishing the UFO non-fiction webcomic, BLUE BOOK with Michael Avon Oeming through his newsletter, THE EMPIRE OF THE TINY ONION, available at https://jamestynioniv.substack.com.

James is the co-creator of many other acclaimed original series, including the GLAAD Media Award winning THE WOODS, with Michael Dialynas. He is also well known for working on the Batman titles at DC Comics, where he co-created the fan-favorite characters Punchline, Ghost-Maker, Clownhunter, Miracle Molly, and more. His storylines and characters have influenced DC TV shows like Batwoman, Young Justice, Gotham, and Legends of Tomorrow.

James is represented by United Talent Agency.

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The Department Of Truth #19 Jun 29, 2022

by James Tynion, Martin Simmonds

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One of the Department of Truth’s greatest rivals lay dead in America’s capital, and all signs point to Black Hat as the culprit. To uncover the truth, Cole Turner must decipher the hidden history of…the Ministry of Lies.

DC vs. Vampires (2021-) #7 Jul 5, 2022

by James Tynion, Matthew Rosenberg, Otto Schmidt, Guillem March

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The nightmarish second arc begins! The Earth is now cloaked in darkness as the victorious vampire empire has taken full control. Pockets of humanity can still be found, and they struggle to live but hope fades with every darker day. The leaders of the last surviving resistance force-Green Arrow, Batgirl, and Supergirl-hatch a desperate plan to save the world…or die trying!

Something is Killing the Children #24 Jun 22, 2022

by James Tynion, Werther Dell'Edera

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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.

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The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country (2022-) #3 Jun 14, 2022

by James Tynion, Reiko Murakami, Lisandro Estherren, Francesco Francavilla, Patricio Angel

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It’s not in the Corinthian’s nature to save a life-but if he wants to understand the nature of the Smiling Man, he’s going to have to protect one of the few people to have ever seen him. Unfortunately, considering the strict orders he’s been given by Dream, saving a life very much endangers his own…

The Nice House on the Lake (2021-) #9 May 31, 2022

by James Tynion, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire

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All Arturo wants is for his partner, Sam, to be happy-so why isn’t he? What is scratching at the edge of Sam’s memories that keeps him restless and unsatisfied? As a journalist, nothing can keep Sam from the truth-no matter what that truth could cost the man he loves…

The Nice House on the Lake (2021-) Vol. 1 Mar 1, 2022

by James Tynion, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire

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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? Don’t miss the first collected edition of 2021’s smash-hit horror sensation-so you can be all caught up when The Nice House on the Lake returns with issue #7! Collects The Nice House on the Lake #1-6.

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Something is Killing the Children #25 Jul 27, 2022

by James Tynion, Werther Dell'Edera

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While Erica's blades are occupied with an entity unlike anything they've faced, she receives a phone call... with tragedy on the other end of the line. As things look dire, someone Erica once saved may have to find unexpected help to return the favor...

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 4 Jan 5, 2022

by James Tynion, Werther Dell'Edera

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Erica Slaughter went to hell and back in Archer's Peak, but that may be nothing compared to the events that forged her at the House of Slaughter.

What events brought Erica to the House of Slaughter? And what did she have to do to join the Order of St. George? Erica Slaughter's origins are finally revealed in this volume of the Eisner Award-nominated series from GLAAD Award-winning author James Tynion IV (The Woods, Batman) and artist Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades).

Collects Something is Killing the Children #16-20.

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The Silver Coin #11 Jun 22, 2022

by James Tynion, Michael Walsh

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Eisner Award-winning artist MICHAEL WALSH’s critically acclaimed horror hit THE SILVER COIN continues with a new set of all-star writers: JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, Batman), STEPHANIE PHILLIPS (Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman), JOHNNIE CHRISTMAS (TARTARUS, Angel Catbird), and PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE (INFIDEL, THE GOOD ASIAN).

In 1978, a firefighter finds a strange silver coin in the charred ruins of a nightclub. He quickly learns exactly what he can use it to do. What happens when a dark mind harnesses the coin’s power and unleashes it on those who least expect it? Find out in this chapter of THE SILVER COIN.

To celebrate the new arc, this issue includes a special “story so far” variant, featuring some of the most memorable and most unfortunate characters who’ve chanced upon the accursed coin.

The Closet #1 (of 3) Jun 1, 2022

by James Tynion, Gavin Fullerton, Chris O'Halloran

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A tale of existential familial 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. His son, Jamie, is seeing monsters in the bedroom closet and will not let them go.

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 1 May 20, 2020

by James Tynion, Werther Dell'Edera, Miquel Muerto

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When the children of Archer's Peak begin to go missing, everything seems hopeless. The few children that return alive have terrible stories -- impossible details of terrifying creatures that live in the shadows. Their only hope is the arrival of a mysterious stranger, one who believes the children and claims to be the only adult who sees what they can see. Her name is Erica Slaughter. She kills monsters. That is all she does, and she bears the cost because it must be done.

GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (The Woods, Batman: Detective Comics) teams with artist Werther Dell'Edera (Briggs Land) for a haunting series about staring into the abyss... and what happens when the abyss stares back.
Collects issues #1-5.

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Something is Killing the Children #23 May 25, 2022

by James Tynion, Werther Dell'Edera

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Trapped in the county jail, Erica must use her one phone call to contact someone from her past... but will they come to her aid? Escape may come from a most unexpected place, but with it the revelation of a terrifying new threat that will push Erica to her limits!

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