DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #36
Description
In DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #36, writer James Tynion IV teams with Ben Templesmith for a fresh story arc in which memory, belief, and reality collide in 1990s America. Cable-TV era is overshadowed by a lurking ancient force manifesting via a Florida evangelical theme park, as Hunky, the son of the original agency hunter, grapples with a threat others refuse to acknowledge. Templesmith's moody, scratchy art anchors the eerie mood, while Simmonds' cover (CVR A) frames the creeping menace. This issue continues the Department’s examination of how myths propagate power and shape our sense of truth, blending horror, conspiracy, and personal stakes. A key entry for ongoing fans and newcomers, it deepens the series’ mythology while delivering stand-alone suspense and a character-driven chase that tests belief itself.
Who might be interested in reading?
- Fans of conspiratorial horror and stories about truth vs. illusion who enjoy dense, character-driven narratives.
- Readers who appreciate atmospheric art with moody, scratchy aesthetics and eerie suspense.
- Fans of James Tynion IV's storytelling and Ben Templesmith's distinctive visual style, or of the Department of Truth series overall.
- Readers looking for a stand-alone issue that advances a longer plot arc and introduces new threats in a familiar world.
DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #36
PRODUCT INFORMATION
cover type
Soft Cover
artist
Martin Simmonds, Ben Templesmith, Chloe Brailsford
rating
MATURE
series name
The Department Of Truth
print color
Full Color
number of pages
32
publisher
Image Comics
issue number
36
initial order due
Dec 25, 2025
in store date
Feb 25, 2026
