Dynamite’s ‘The Terminator: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’ Will Spread Holiday Joy The Skynet Way

by Erik Amaya

He is jolly. He feels merriment and warmth, and he absolutely will not stop until you feel the holiday season.

Dynamite announced Tuesday an upcoming holiday special that could only exist in the world of Skynet. The Terminator: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town sees writer Paulina Ganucheau and artist Kendall Goode take the creative reins for this festive tale. In the grim future of the Machines, Christmas Eve Day is far from the reason for the season. Come to think of it, no one has see boughs of holly in a generation! But some elder members of the Resistance try to keep the yuletide merry and gay as they tell tales of Santa Claus to the young people.

Nevertheless, stories of Father Christmas offer a special vision all their own. How does he avoid the Flying HKs? Is his naughty list handled by a Terminator mixed with Krampus? Is Santa really a Terminator in disguise? Can he help in the war against the Machines? Find out along with the children of the Resistance.

Supporting the special issue are covers from Goode, Will Robson, Francesco Biagini, and Reese Hannigan.