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Blue Book Volume 1: 1961

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Blue Book Volume 1: 1961 by James Tynion IV explores a mysterious and suspenseful storyline that draws inspiration from real historical events and UFO phenomena. In this graphic novel, readers are taken on an enthralling journey filled with intrigue as they follow a character trying to uncover enigmatic occurrences. With vivid illustrations and a gripping narrative, it delves into the fascinating themes of extraterrestrial encounters and the unknown.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you're fascinated by true, historical accounts of UFO sightings and mysterious events. This work blends atmospheric artwork with intriguing storytelling, immersing you in the uncanny experiences of individuals during the 1960s. If you have a keen interest in unsolved mysteries and the possibility of extraterrestrial encounters, this could be a truly captivating read for you.

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Blue Book Volume 1: 1961

"Blue Book cocreated by James Tynion IV and Michael Avon Oeming"

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An ambitious, non-fiction comic book experience depicting true stories of UFO abductions with an eye to capturing the strange essence of those encounters.

From the New York Times bestselling and multi-Eisner award-winning co-creator of Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake, and The Department of Truth.

In Blue Book, teaming with artist Michael Avon Oeming and letterer Aditya Bidikar, James Tynion IV presents what he calls his "True Weird" stories. Tales of ordinary people encountering the strange and the impossible.

Volume 1 retells the infamous case of the abduction of Betty and Barney Hill of New Hampshire in 1961 – the very first widely-publicised UFO abduction that went on to shape and influence all future encounter stories.

Collects the Dark Horse Comics series Blue Book #1-#5, originally published on Substack.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781506736693

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Illustration: 120 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Michael Avon Oeming
  • Illustrated by Michael Avon Oeming

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 368g

Pages: 136

About the Author

James Tynion IV is an Eisner Award Winning, New York Times bestselling comic book author and publisher. He is the co-creator of SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN with Werther Dell'Edera, the smash hit comic series published by Boom! Studios. SIKTC was nominated for the Eisner Award for Best New Comic Series in 2020. It's spin-off title, THE HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER, was one of the highest selling comic books in 2021. SIKTC is currently in development for television at Netflix with Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy's Intrepid Pictures producing. He is the co-creator of THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH with Martin Simmonds, the high concept conspiracy thriller published by Image Comics. DOT was nominated for the Eisner Awards for Best New Series, and Best Continuing Series in 2021. DOT is currently in development for television with SISTER producing. He is the co-creator of THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE with Alvaro Martinez Bueno, the apocalyptic horror series published by DC Black Label. NHOTL is the highest selling creator-owned debut published by DC Comics in the last twenty years. He is the co-creator of WYND with Michael Dialynas, the young adult fantasy adventure series published by BOOM! Studios. WYND was nominated for Outstanding Comic Book at the GLAAD Media Awards in both 2020 and 2021. Under his own publishing banner, Tiny Onion Studios, James Tynion IV published and curated the acclaimed anthology series RAZORBLADES- THE HORROR MAGAZINE. He is currently publishing the UFO non-fiction webcomic, BLUE BOOK with Michael Avon Oeming through his newsletter, THE EMPIRE OF THE TINY ONION, available at https-//jamestynioniv.substack.com. James is the co-creator of many other acclaimed original series, including the GLAAD Media Award winning THE WOODS, with Michael Dialynas. He is also well known for working on the Batman titles at DC Comics, where he co-created the fan-favorite characters Punchline, Ghost-Maker, Clownhunter, Miracle Molly, and more. His storylines and characters have influenced DC TV shows like Batwoman, Young Justice, Gotham, and Legends of Tomorrow. James is represented by United Talent Agency.

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