The Deviant Vol. 2

Hannibal meets Silent Night, Deadly Night in the second, and final volume of this pitch-black holiday horror story that cuts right through our most taboo notions.

One of the grimmest chapters in Milwaukee's history repeats itself as Michael Schmitz is arrested for the copycat Deviant Killer slayings. Only his boyfriend, Derek, is convinced of his innocence. And if Derek is right, that means that the killer responsible for the grisly murders is still on the loose...and is very, very unhappy that Derek is getting closer to unraveling the truth.

Multiple Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and acclaimed artist Joshua Hixson (The Plot) bring their taboo-shattering horror story to its gut-wrenching conclusion.

Collects issues #5-9.

Author: James Tynion IV
Publisher: Image Comics
Published: 06/17/2025
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.10h x 6.60w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781534374270
ISBN10: 1534374272
BISAC Categories:
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Horror
- Comics & Graphic Novels | LGBTQ+ | Gay

About the Author
JAMES TYNION IV is the writer of Batman, and many other titles for DC Comics, including Detective Comics, Justice League Dark, and the New York Times best selling Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy. He is the co-creator of Wynd, Something is Killing the Children, Memetic, and the GLAAD award winning series, The Woods. He lives and works in Brooklyn, NY with his partner and their nice old dog.

Joshua Hixson graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2014 and has been working in comics ever since. He's the artist and co-creator of Shanghai Red from Image Comics, and The Black Woods. He also works as an illustrator for Kannibalen Records. He resides on Long Island with his wife and their lazy pup Luna.