Mandatory Fall/Winter reading

[u/belerion6969]

Friday by Ed Brubaker. A supernatural mystery based in the quiet town of Kings Hill, New England. A haunting coming of age tale perfect for readers who want a mix of mystery with beautifully drawn winter landscapes.

[u/Marbles01]

Excellent story - had my copy signed two weeks ago at the Lakes Comics Festival 😃

[u/belerion6969 → u/Marbles01]

Sigh. This is so cool. I don't even know how y'all track down these artists lol

[u/Marbles01 → u/belerion6969]

Helps if you are prepared to wait in a queue for 2 & 1/2 hours ! 😂😭

[u/HGFantomas → u/Marbles01]

Same for me for Marcos at SDCC 2025. He was so nice and found an empty table after his official signing was done and stayed for everyone. not just signatures, but sketches and personlizations, too. The best of the best.

Bonus, he was signing with the colorist for Friday, too!

[u/TheRealDeal2121]

The Fade Out is a good chaser for this next month with Noirvember! Also some good news, Sean Phillips at nycc told me he has just started work on the fade out sequel with Ed.

[u/belerion6969 → u/TheRealDeal2121]

The Fade Out is already on the way. Imma dive into it as soon as I get my hands on it.

[u/SpicyMcSpic3 → u/TheRealDeal2121]

I was at NYCC and got some stuff signed by Sean, but blanked on actually talking with him. Shame bc he's my favorite artist and this was his first US convention appearance in 7 years. I thought their next book after unfinished tales would be a companion piece to The Fade Out

[u/TheRealDeal2121 → u/SpicyMcSpic3]

You’re right. I typed the wrong F title and corrected it. Thank you for that. He said the next book is the sequel/companion to the fade out. My bad!! He was very nice. I hope he regularly comes back to US shows so more people can see him

[u/Ruhnie → u/TheRealDeal2121]

Oh fuck yes, Fade Out might be my fav of theirs.

[u/KindaCoolGuy]

Love love love this story.

[u/belerion6969 → u/KindaCoolGuy]

Brubaker at its finest. Plus the art transforms you into that winter mood whenever you read it.

[u/According-Assist-501]

Never heard of this and I love Brubaker. Thanks for posting.

[u/belerion6969 → u/According-Assist-501]

My pleasure! Brubaker is a legend!

[u/Anime_nwb]

Thanks for the tip! It looks awesome!

[u/belerion6969 → u/Anime_nwb]

You're in for a blast!

[u/StrangeDiscipline902]

Is it finished? Is this the complete story I mean.

[u/Darragh_McG → u/StrangeDiscipline902]

Yes

[u/ShaperLord777 → u/StrangeDiscipline902]

Yes, this is the whole story. Would not suprise me if they did a sequel to it sometime in the future though.

[u/StrangeDiscipline902 → u/ShaperLord777]

Okay, cool. I have almost everything by him since the Sleeper days.

[u/HGFantomas]

Marcos Martin is so rad.

[u/HobbitDowneyJr]

i got this off fb 2 months ago for $20. ill have to read it soon.

[u/belerion6969 → u/HobbitDowneyJr]

I got it around the same price from Amazon. Steal I'd say!

[u/buddy313]

Thai was such a fun book!

[u/buffalobillandted]

I was already sold thanks to Brubaker, and you’ve double sold me on it

[u/Derpbae]

Added to my wishlist. ☺️

[u/belerion6969 → u/Derpbae]

Glad I could help. ^{_^}

[u/ttyler1999]

I remember reading this online when it started! I'm so glad it is finished, this will go right to the top of my holiday wish list!

[u/ShaperLord777]

Loved this story. Was a huge John Bellairs fan growing up, it was really heartwarming to see that Ed Brubaker was too.

[u/Pretend_Somewhere105]

So good! Just got this edition at HPB for a great price

[u/Sieze5]

Can confirm. This was a good one.

[u/Alarmed_Durian_6331]

Got the first one only.. need to add this to my brubaker collection

[u/BobbyBsBestie]

Just got my hands on this.

[u/belerion6969 → u/BobbyBsBestie]

You're in for a treat!

[u/HowardTaftMD]

This book convinced me I needed a Halloween section at home. The vibe is pure Halloween TV special from the 90s and it's amazing. 

[u/belerion6969 → u/HowardTaftMD]

Indeed! It's the perfect time for a reread

[u/stimpakish]

Thanks for this recommendation, wishlisted!

[u/belerion6969 → u/stimpakish]

Awesome!

[u/Bard-of-All-Trades]

Ooo thanks for the rec!

[u/belerion6969 → u/Bard-of-All-Trades]

My pleasure! Happy reading!

[u/KayaQueen]

Will make note! Some I like for the holiday season, if you don’t mind me adding some recommendations to your post, but “Klaus” was super fun. I love “Jingle Belle” by Paul Dini. I call her the “Holiday Harley Quinn”. Then of course “The Deviant” and “Happy!” I also love the Moomins! 😂😂

[u/AccidentalKoi]

Looks great, gonna check it!

[u/NoPlatform8789]

I enjoyed this as I do all of Brubaker’s writing.
As someone who read teen/child detective books ages ago it’s fun to revisit that world with a bit more grown up perspective

[u/GonzoNawak]

Honestly loved it so much at first and half way through the book the story becomes a shit show

[u/dirtbikesetc → u/GonzoNawak]

Totally agree with this. The first book completely hooked me and then after that it goes off the rails.