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Bigfoot gets extra length in the reprint of The Department of Truth: Wild Fictions Special

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James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds’ popular Bigfoot two-issue The Department of Truth story will return in an extra-length encore reprint titled, The Department Of Truth: Wild Fictions Special. On sale in December from Image Comics, this exciting issue will include both The Department of Truth #10 and The Department of Truth #11 which, together, tells the standalone cryptid story fans love. 

The Department Of Truth: Wild Fictions Special provides the perfect jumping on point for readers new to the series as well.

The Department Of Truth: Wild Fictions Special (Diamond Code SEP228116) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 21.

The Department Of Truth: Wild Fictions Special

The Department of Truth #7-12 Heads Back to Print

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Six mind-melting issues of the bestselling series The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds have sold out at the distributor level. Image Comics has fast-tracked issues #7-12 for reprint in order to keep up rampant reorder activity.

In these issues, readers follow Cole Turner—who 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 gain a stronger foothold in the real world, Cole’s time to decide where he stands is running out. 

The Department of Truth #7-12, second printings will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 13:

  • The Department of Truth #7, second printing – Diamond Code JUL219686
  • The Department of Truth #8, second printing – Diamond Code JUL219687
  • The Department of Truth #9, second printing – Diamond Code JUL219688
  • The Department of Truth #10, second printing – Diamond Code JUL219689
  • The Department of Truth #11, second printing – Diamond Code JUL219690
  • The Department of Truth #12, second printing – Diamond Code JUL219691

The Department of Truth #1 Sells Out Again and Gets a Sixth and Final Printing

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After repeated sell-outs at the distributor level, Image Comics will send the Eisner Award-nominated The Department of Truth #1 by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds back to print for a sixth and final printing.  

In The Department of Truth, readers meet Cole Turner, a man who has studied conspiracy theories all his life—but never prepared to discover 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?

The Department of Truth #1, sixth printing will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 28:

  • The Department of Truth #1, sixth printing (Diamond Code MAY218753)
  • The Department of Truth #1, sixth printing 1:25 copy incentive (Diamond Code MAY218754)
  • The Department of Truth #1, sixth printing 1:50 copy incentive (Diamond Code MAY218755)

It’s a Big Foot Hunt in June with The Department of Truth

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The bestselling series The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds is taking on cryptid creatures this June with a two-part hunt for BigFoot. The chase begins with The Department of Truth #10 in June and will follow on hot pursuit with The Department of Truth #11 in July.

In The Department of Truth #10, 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. It’s time for Cole Turner to see this side of the job firsthand. It’s time for Cole Turner to join his first Bigfoot hunt.

In The Department of Truth #11, the rules of reality start to bend in the presence of Wild Fictions. That’s why it’s Darla’s job to hunt down so-called cryptids before belief in them can spread. And if you’re an innocent bystander caught in the crosshairs… Well, the Department of Truth doesn’t leave loose ends.

The Department of Truth #10 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 30:

  • The Department of Truth #10 Cover A Simmonds – APR210285
  • The Department of Truth #10 Cover B Vincenzo Riccardi – APR210286
  • The Department of Truth #10 Cover C Michael Dialynas – APR218120

The Department of Truth #11 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 28:

  • The Department of Truth #11 Cover A Simmonds – MAY210151
  • The Department of Truth #11 Cover B Trevor Henderson – MAY210152
  • The Department of Truth #11 Cover C Ethan Young – APR218082

The Department of Truth #1 Heads to a Fifth Printing

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As a new story arc approaches, floods of new readers have jumped on to the bestselling series The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds. The debut issue has sold out yet again and is being rushed to a fifth printing in order to keep up with the influx of readers.

Upon its launch, The Department of Truth sold over 100K copies—an impressive number which mushroomed with multiple reprints, industry praise, and critical acclaim.

News of The Department of Truth having been picked up by Sister—best known for producing HBO’s Chernobyl—has only served to further heighten awareness for the popular series.

In The Department of Truth, readers meet Cole Turner, a man who has studied conspiracy theories all his life—but never prepared to discover 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?

The Department of Truth #1, fifth printing (Diamond Code MAR218326) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 12.

The Department of Truth #1, fifth printing

The Department of Truth #8 Begins a New Sinister Story Arc in April

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The bestselling Image Comics series The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds will kick off a new story arc this April. This chilling new chapter will begin with The Department of Truth #8 and will seed new mysteries for readers in search of the Truth.

Cole Turner thought he joined the right side of the war for the Truth. But now that he’s learning more about Lee Harvey Oswald’s tenure leading the Department, he’s not so sure. The answers Cole seeks are hidden behind a pair of unsolvable riddles: WHO is the Fictional Woman, and WHAT does she want from him?

Interest in the series has reached an all time high as news of The Department of Truth having been picked up by Sister—best known for producing HBO’s Chernobyl—spread industrywide.

In The Department of Truth, readers meet Cole Turner, a man who has studied conspiracy theories all his life—but never prepared to discover 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.

The Department of Truth #8 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 28:

  • Cover A Simmonds – Diamond Code FEB210080     
  • Cover B Bill Sienkiewicz – Diamond Code FEB210081     
  • Cover C Skottie Young – Diamond Code FEB218916

The Department of Truth Gets a Triple Sell-Out and New Printings

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Last week’s triple sell-out of James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds’ The Department of Truth—and subsequent, harried reprint order—prompted customers to storm comic shops in search of remaining copies on the shelves. Reorders on the full first story arc spiked over the weekend, depleting leftover inventory and forcing Image Comics to rush The Department of Truth #2, #3, and #6 back to print this week.  

Interest in the series reached at an all time high as news of The Department of Truth having been picked up by Sister—best known for producing HBO’s Chernobyl—spread like wildfire across the internet.

Upon its launch, The Department of Truth sold over 100K copies—an impressive number which snowballed with multiple reprints, industry praise, and critical acclaim.

In The Department of Truth, readers meet Cole Turner, a man who has studied conspiracy theories all his life—but never prepared to discover 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?

  • The Department of Truth #1, fourth printing (Diamond Code JAN218664) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 24.
  • The Department of Truth #2, third printing (Diamond Code JAN219073) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 31.
  • The Department of Truth #3, third printing (Diamond Code JAN219072) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 31.
  • The Department of Truth #4, second printing (Diamond Code JAN218666) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 24.
  • The Department of Truth #5, second printing (Diamond Code JAN218665) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 24.
  • The Department of Truth #6, second printing (Diamond Code JAN219071) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 31.

The Department of Truth Gets a Triple Sell-Out

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The bestselling conspiracy theory thriller The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds moves closer to total sales chart takeover with its second triple sell-out at the distributor and an accelerated order for reprints on issues #1, #4, and #5. 

The series’ heat reached boiling point last week when it was announced that The Department of Truth has been picked up by picked up by Sister, best known for producing HBO’s Chernobyl. Tynion will co-write the script for what at this stage is intended to be developed as a series and both he and Simmonds will executive produce. 

The unabated enthusiasm for the popular horror series is a phenomenon that continues after sales of over 100K copies at launch, and multiple previous reprints.

In The Department of Truth readers meet Cole Turner, a man who has studied conspiracy theories all his life—but never prepared to discover 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? 

  • The Department of Truth #1, fourth printing (Diamond Code JAN218664) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 24. 
  • The Department of Truth #2, second printing (Diamond Code OCT209300) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 13. 
  • The Department of Truth #3, second printing (Diamond Code OCT209301) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 13.
  • The Department of Truth #4, second printing (Diamond Code JAN218666) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 24. 
  • The Department of Truth #5, second printing (Diamond Code JAN218665) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 24.

The Department of Truth Sells Out Again With All Three Issues Going Back to Print

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Despite sales that have exceeded 100K copies, the fever pitch behind James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds new series The Department of Truth has reached new heights with a multiple issue sellout and a fast-tracked reprint order from Image Comics. 

In The Department of Truth readers meet Cole Turner, a man who has studied conspiracy theories all his life—but never prepared to discover 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?

  • The Department of Truth #1, third printing (Diamond Code OCT209299) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 13. 
  • The Department of Truth #2, second printing (Diamond Code OCT209300) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 13. 
  • The Department of Truth #3, second printing (Diamond Code OCT209301) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 13. 
  • The Department of Truth #4 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 23. 

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Wednesdays (and now Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in!

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

The Department of Truth #2 (Image Comics) – The conspiracy thriller continues and with it feeling like every crazy idea is being accepted as reality today, the series feels like it straddles between satire and reality.

Giga #1 (Vault Comics) – This is what happens when the mechs stop fighting. The series has already sold out of its first printing and will be a hot item this week at comic shops.

Legacy of Mandrake the Magician #1 (Red 5 Comics) – The classic character gets an update and we’re excited to check it out.

Nailbiter Returns #6 (Image Comics) – The series has been an amazing sendup of horror films and the last issue shifted things a bit in its tone and focus. We’re excited to check out more and see where this adventure takes us next.

Power Rangers: Sins of the Future (BOOM! Studios) – A brand new graphic novel set after the events of Power Rangers: Time Force. Based on the traffic we’re getting, this one might be under the radar and under-ordered.

Shang-Chi #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was fantastic with a solid mix of action and down to Earth moments. It’s a great re-introduction of the character with a focus on updating him for modern times but not losing so much of what makes the character great.

Strange Academy #4 (Marvel) – Such a fun series. If you want kids learning to control their magical powers at a school, this is one to check out!

Sympathy for No Devils #1 (AfterShock) – Murder, mystery, monsters, and magic. A brutal murder of the world’s largest Colossal and it needs to be solved. We’re intrigued by the series as it sounds like magic meets cops mystery.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1 (IDW Publishing) – One of the most anticipated comics of the year, it’s already sold out and has over 130,000 copies ordered! One turtle remains and he’s on a mission of revenge.

Undiscovered Country #9 (Image Comics) – Anything can happen with this series that has kept us on our toes with every issue. It’s an America cut off from the world and now divided into numerous strange territories, each a commentary on today’s reality.

Victoria and Nora: A Gotham Love Story (DC Comics) – A new graphic novel about a young Victor Fries meeting Nora Kumar. It’s a tragic tale about living life to the fullest and what it truly means to love…and to let go. These graphic novels from DC have been amazing so far and this one has us really excited to read it.

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