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A new day has dawned at the Department of Truth. Lee Harvey Oswald and his ruthless new recruits are ready to do whatever it takes to make the agency great again. Now, Cole Turner is on the run—and he may have nowhere left to turn except for Black Hat, the counter-agency that’s been trying to recruit him since the very beginning… ALSO IN THIS VOLUME: critically acclaimed artist Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night) joins the series to reveal the shockingly primeval origin of gun-toting, Bible-quoting new agent Charity Sinclair. Collects issues #0 & #34-38.

"A wonderfully dizzy mixture of Men in Black, John Carpenter, Stephen King, The Matrix, and 1970s conspiracy thrillers." —ForbesConfronted with an enemy intent on exposing their secrets to the world, the Department of Truth made a shocking choice—go public first. But to understand Lee Harvey Oswald’s risky gambit, we have to return to where it all started: Dallas, 1963, as President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade passed the grassy knoll…and a woman in red with X’s for eyes picked up a rifle in the window of the Texas Book Depository. ALSO IN THIS VOLUME: Marilyn Monroe’s life was stranger than fiction. So strange that she may have slipped out of reality herself. Multiple Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (W0RLDTR33, The Nice House on the Lake) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Martin Simmonds (Universal Monsters: Dracula) reveal the truth behind the shot heard around the world, while acclaimed artist Alison Sampson (Sleeping Beauties) joins for a very special tale about a uniquely American icon. Collects issues #23-27.

THE BIGGEST NAMES IN COMICS RESSURECT THE MOST ICONIC MONSTERS THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH creators, James Tynion IV (W0rldtr33, Something is Killing the Children)and Martin Simmonds, reteam 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! Collects UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: DRACULA #1-4.

THE X-FILES meets SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN and for fans of THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS "A wonderfully dizzy mixture of Men in Black, John Carpenter, Stephen King, The Matrix, and 1970s conspiracy thrillers."- ForbesSome fictions manifest in reality as dangerous, half-formed things. The Department of Truth relies on hunters to track down and contain these wild tulpas before they become too real. In these case files from the Department of Truth Field Office, discover the truths, hoaxes, and lore of some of the most dangerous cryptids the rangers have ever catalogued. Designed as in-world reports on beings like Mothman, Bigfoot, the Flatwoods Monster, and more, each entry features stunning art from some of the most renowned illustrators in comics, including James Stokoe, Bill Sienkiewicz, Yuko Shimuzu, Erica Henderson, DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH co-creator Martin Simmonds, and more. This oversized, deluxe hardcover collects the breakout Bigfoot story arc of the original series, plus exclusive additional material from the acclaimed series by multiple Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (W0RLDTR33, The Nice House on the Lake) and acclaimed artist Martin Simmonds.

For the first time since the Department of Truth was founded, its highest official just revealed the whole, sordid history to a journalist—a journalist who happens to be agent Cole Turner’s husband.Can their relationship survive the cold, hard facts? And will it all be for nothing once Black Hat mounts their counter-offensive to the DoT’s riskiest gamble yet? ALSO IN THIS VOLUME: High school outcast Frank is addicted to finding the darkest corners of the internet. But now those dark corners are reaching through the screen with very long fingers and very sharp teeth… BEWARE THE HAT MAN. Multiple Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (W0RLDTR33, The Nice House on the Lake) and Eisner Award-nominated artist MARTIN SIMMONDS (UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: DRACULA) test the limit of the written word, while fan-favorite artist LETIZIA CADONICI (House of Slaughter) joins for DoT’s pitch-black spin on CreepyPasta. Collects issues #28-33

COLE TURNER has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn’t prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true, from the JFK Assassination to Flat Earth Theory and Reptilian Shapeshifters. One organization has been covering them up for generations. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth? From bestselling writer JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) and breakout artist MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy)!Collects THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #1-5Select praise: "Genuinely one of the best comics you''ll read this year. Do not miss it."—Scott Snyder“A story for our zeitgeist. SIMMONDS'' art invokes Bill Sienkiewicz.”—Entertainment Weekly"A wonderfully dizzy mixture of Men in Black, John Carpenter, Stephen King, The Matrix, and 1970s conspiracy thrillers."—Forbes"It is FANTASTIC. Can’t wait to read the whole series!"—Patton Oswalt"A new conspiracy thriller comic that should appeal to anyone with a fondness for The X-Files."—IGN"The hype on this is real."—Brian Michael Bendis“Hickmanian conspiracy games, Burroughsian crime, Sienkiewiczian style. The Truth: you want it.” —Kieron Gillen

Cole Turner thought he’d joined the right side in the war for the Truth. But the more he learns about Lee Harvey Oswald’s tenure leading the Department, the less sure he is. And as Tulpas start to gain a stronger foothold in the real world, Cole’s time to decide where he stands is running out.The second arc of smash-hit series THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH from JAMES TYNION IV (Batman) and MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) is collected here!Collects THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #8-13

Six acclaimed guest artists join Eisner winner JAMES TYNION IV (Something is Killing the Children, Batman) and MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) to uncover the deep, tangled roots of the Department of Truth…and Lee Harvey Oswald’s rise to its top position. From the Phantom Time Hypothesis to Mothman, find out what terrible secrets are waiting in the archives.Collects THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #6-7, 14-17

For decades, the Department of Truth battled a secret war against its Soviet counterpart, the Ministry of Lies. Now, Cole Turner will have to face the consequences of his predecessors as the dark actions of the past unfurl before him… The fourth arc of the Eisner-nominated THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH from JAMES TYNION IV (Something is Killing the Children) and MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) is collected here! Collects THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #18-22

Some fictions manifest in reality as dangerous, half-formed things. The Department of Truth relies on hunters to track down and contain these wild tulpas before they become too real. In these case files from the Department of Truth Field Office, discover the truths, hoaxes, and lore of some of the most dangerous cryptids the rangers have ever catalogued. Designed as in-world reports on beings like Mothman, Bigfoot, the Flatwoods Monster, and more, each entry features stunning art from some of the most renowned illustrators in comics, including James Stokoe, Bill Sienkiewicz, Yuko Shimuzu, Erica Henderson, DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH co-creator Martin Simmonds, and more. Collects THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH: WILD FICTIONS entries, as well as exclusive additional materials from the acclaimed series by multiple Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (W0RLDTR33, The Nice House on the Lake) and acclaimed artist Martin Simmonds.

Eisner Award-nominated author Tyler Boss and acclaimed artist MARTIN SIMMONDS unmask the iconic monster with their haunting take on THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.THE HORRIFYING NEW VISION OF THE STORY YOU ONLY THINK YOU KNOW! After a series of violent crimes wracks the Paris Opera House, Christine Daaé’s career is in chaos. But the show must go on, and Christine will discover that no one—especially the mysterious voice whispering from the eaves—is what they seem. As an old friend returns to investigate these surprising attacks, Christine will find out there's no escaping... THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. The superstar team of TYLER BOSS (YOU’LL DO BAD THINGS) and MARTIN SIMMONDS (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH) presents the shocking new horror series of 2026 that will thrill Phantom of the Opera fans new and old with a twist no one will see coming! Collects UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA #1-4

W. MAXWELL PRINCE (ICE CREAM MAN) continues to push the comics envelope with SWAN SONGS—a moving, multi-artist anthology that explores the way things END…and also how they never really do.    The End of the World. The End of a Marriage. The End of Eden. The End of a Sentence. The End of Anhedonia. …Even The End of the Sidewalk! And along for the terminal ride are some of the industry’s best, brightest artists! MARTIN SIMMONDS (DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH), CASPAR WIJNGAARD (HOMESICK PILOTS), FILIPE ANDRADE (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr), CAITLIN YARSKY (Black Hammer), ALEX ECKMAN-LAWN (renowned collage master), and MARTÍN MORAZZO (ICE CREAM MAN) each contribute a chapter in their respective (and beloved) styles, resulting in a stunning melange of powerful stories that weave their way through death, love, divorce, crime, therapy, and language itself. All things come to a close; these are the SWAN SONGS.  Collects SWAN SONGS #1-6

“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

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING COMIC SERIES FOR ADULTS HONOR BOOK 2025Lee’s new DoT is buckling under the heat from Cole Turner’s White Hat on one side and Martin Barker’s Black Hat on the other—not to mention a government bureaucracy unlike any Lee’s ever had to manage. With enemies on every side, will Lee end up dragging the country down with him? Also included in this volume: Legendary artist BEN TEMPLESMITH (30 Days of Night) returns for a series of backup stories revealing, at last, the hidden history of Martin Barker! Collects #39-42.

Cole Turner has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn’t prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true: the JFK Assassination, Flat Earth Theory, Bigfoot, Mothman, and so much worse. One organization has been covering them up for generations, controlling the narrative for what they claim is the greater good. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth—and will learning it destroy Cole’s life from the inside out? The first three arcs of the critically acclaimed series by Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake) and superstar artist MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) are collected here for the first time in deluxe hardcover format. Experience…THE COMPLETE CONSPIRACY. Collects THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #1-17

The taboo-smashing epic of sex, death and superpowers is back for an unforgettable second chapter! The G-Plus virus, which grants people superpowers but six months to live, is spreading through the world's populace faster than ever...Can a cure for G-Plus be found before their time runs out?! nVivid characters, stunning artwork, a real-world feel and knife-sharp dialogue all combine into an unforgettable package

Collected together for the first time, all three volumes of the irreverent, no-holds-barred graphic novel about an STI that grants superpowers at a cost of only 6 months to live... SEX, SUPERPOWERS AND SIX MONTHS TO LIVE!Verity: frustrated artist. Weasel: struggling guitarist. Monty: rogue media icon. Three people infected with the G+ virus, which grants them incredible powers - but will kill them in six months! Will they fade away - or go out in a blaze of glory? From the streets of London to the North Atlantic, from muses lost to futures thrown away - Death Sentence is the jaw-dropping next step in superpowered storytelling! Funny, fearless and frightening, this collection of the hit series is an unforgettable comics debut.More than any other series Death Sentence predicted the world we now live in, one of the reasons it was named Dreamcage Comic of the Decade (beating Umbrella Academy into second place). Work is underway to turn the comic into a major TV series, but nothing beats the magic of reading the original comics first.This incredible collection sees all three graphic novels brought together for the first time in marvellous mayhem!

MINISERIES PREMIERETHE BIGGEST NAMES IN COMICS RESURRECT THE MOST ICONIC MONSTERS!THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH creators JAMES TYNION IV (W0RLDTR33, Something is Killing the Children) and MARTIN SIMMONDS reteam for an extra-length miniseries about the monster who started it all!When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient 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 surrogate daughter Lucy begins to fall under the spell of the twisted Count Dracula!

As Lucy Weston suffers from a mysterious ailment, Dr. Seward calls upon Professor Abraham Van Helsing, and Dracula’s thirst goes unquenched…

Dr. John Seward struggles against the mounting evidence that his Lucy is under the thrall of a blood-sucking supernatural being!

MINISERIES FINALETHE END OF THE SIDEWALK The end of the end of the series about endings. Here, the team behind ICE CREAM MAN creates something only they could—a dark, morose take on a beloved book of children’s poems. It’s an ICE CREAM MAN CROSSOVER; a parodic play with near-perfect rhyme scheme; the terminal issue of a bunch of…terminal issues.The end is here; we hope you enjoy our swan song.

The final confrontation between Dr. Seward, Van Helsing, and Count Dracula is here!

NEW STORY ARC THE EISNER-NOMINATED SERIES RETURNS!  Confronted with an enemy intent on exposing their secrets to the world, the DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH makes a shocking choice—go public first. But to understand LEE HARVEY OSWALD’s risky gambit, we have to return to where it all started: Dallas, 1963, as President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade passed the grassy knoll… Multiple Eisner-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV and acclaimed artist MARTIN SIMMONDS bring their celebrated series back from hiatus with the bang heard around the world!

Matty's employees in the Washington Post newsroom have heard-and dismissed-more than their share of outlandish conspiracy theories. But what happens when a conspiracy linking every shadowy event in American history is laid out on their doorstep...with proof? And what does Black Hat have to do with it?

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!

The Last Comic Book On The Left Vol 4 is packed with conspiracy-laden tales, including: “The Short Life and Cruel Fate of Nancy Spungen” written by Marcus Parks and illustrated by Matt and Brennan Wagner, The next Installment of the surreal “Detective Popcorn” by Henry Zebrowski with Eliot Rahal and Mac Ellerby, as well as the shocking conclusion of “Betty Andreasson’s Trippy Adventure” by Marcus Parks and Bayard Morse with Haley Rose-Lyon Blending rigorous research with sharp, irreverent humor, the show explores serial killers, cults, conspiracies, and paranormal phenomena while maintaining a fiercely loyal global fanbase, Last Podcast On The Left has become a cultural phenomenon, expanding beyond podcasting into live tours, books, and multimedia storytelling—cementing its reputation as a defining voice in modern true-crime entertainment

Comedy is hard…but dying is easy! From the New York Times bestselling author of Locke & Key comes this graphic novel mystery!Meet Syd “Sh*t-Talk” Homes, a disgraced ex-cop turned bitter stand-up comic turned…possible felon? Carl Dixon is on the verge of comedy superstardom, and he got there the dirty way: by stealing jokes. He’s got a killer act, an ugly past, and more enemies than punchlines. So when someone asks Syd Homes how much it would cost to have Dixon killed, Syd isn't surprised in the slightest. But, once he’s accused, he’s on the run and it’s going to take all of his investigative chops to suss out the real killer before he gets caught.This crime thriller by writer Joe Hill and artist Martin Simmonds follows in the tradition of fair-play mysteries, inviting readers to solve the murder before Syd does!This edition also includes “‘Rache’ is German for Revenge,” a new, 11-page Syd Homes mystery, in glorious black-and-white. Originally produced for In League with Sherlock Holmes, it appears here as part of the Dying is Easy collection for the first time. Last but not least comes an introduction from Mystery Writers of America’s 1994 Grand Master, Lawrence Block, reflecting on cops, comedy, and crime.