‘The Department of Truth: Wild Fictions’ Deluxe Hardcover Announced

Image Comics has announced the release of a deluxe hardcover edition of The Department of Truth: Wild Fictions, collecting “the in-world case file reports of the unexplained phenomena at the center of The Department of Truth,” by writer James Tynion IV (W0RLDTR33, The Deviant) and artist Martin Simmonds (Universal Monsters: Dracula).

As well as including the Bigfoot story arc from the main series it also explores…

“beings like Mothman, the Jersey Devil, the Flatwoods Monster, and other cryptids, myths, and urban legends, each entry in The Department of Truth: Wild Fictions features stunning art from some of the most renowned illustrators in comics. It includes contributions from such talents as: James Stokoe (Godzilla), Bill Sienkiewicz (Moon Knight), Yuko Shimuzu (The Unwritten), Erica Henderson (Dracula, Motherf**ker), series co-creator Simmonds, and many other major artists—all accompanied by detailed case files mixing real-world research and series lore.

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 in-world entries from the Department of Truth Field Office, readers will discover the truths, hoaxes, and lore of some of the most dangerous cryptids the rangers have ever cataloged.”

Simmonds added:

“I’m so excited to be back painting the next story arc of The Department of Truth, and with big things planned in the run up to our 25th issue, it’s great to see Wild Fictions about to hit the shelves shortly thereafter.”

The Department of Truth: Wild Fictions hardcover will be available at in comic stores on Wednesday, September 25th and bookstores on Tuesday, October 8th.