The Department of Truth #36, released on March 25, 2026, marks a significant turning point for the series as it kicks off a "savage" new story arc.
Key Details & Plot
The issue introduces a story set in the early '90s when cable TV dominated the cultural landscape.
- Protagonist: The story focuses on Hunky, the reclusive son of the Department’s very first field office hunter.
- The Threat: Something ancient is watching from the television static. Hunky is the only one who recognizes the primordial evil brewing at an evangelical theme park in the Florida Everglades.
- New Character: The arc explores the origins of Charity Sinclair, a deadly new member of Lee Harvey Oswald's crew, whom Hunky must try to save.
- Dinosaurs: Series writer James Tynion IV noted the arc features "lots of dinosaurs".
Creative Team & Variants
- Artist Change: Legendary artist Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night) joins the series as the guest interior artist for this arc.
- Covers:
- Cover A: Main cover by series co-creator Martin Simmonds.
- Cover B: 1:10 incentive variant by Ben Templesmith.
- Cover C: 1:25 incentive variant by Chloe Brailsford.
- Cover D: An "Invincible Team-Up" variant by Martin Simmonds.