The War of the Worlds: Thunder Child
$42.50
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
10 November 2026
Summary
A dramatic tale that runs parallel to the events of H.G. Wells’ classic novel, The War of the Worlds.
“The War of the Worlds: Thunder Child follows the exploits of the crew of the eponymous ironclad torpedo ram, the HMS Thunder Child. Sitting alongside the events of Wells’ novel, the story takes place against a backdrop of strange occurrences and creeping terror, all leading up to the Thunder Child’s final heroic showdown with the invaders from Mars.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781787749597 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1787749592 |
| Author: | Matt Hardy, Rob Jones, Kevin Castaniero |
| Publisher: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 10 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 255g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 55mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A gripping story with a fantastic cast and a great respect for the source material. 5⁄5” Mark Scott (Big Comic Page)“Offering stunning art, a great-looking story, Thunder Child is a tensely enthralling sci-fi steampunk adventure drama, with a cast of complex characters.” Down The Tubes “There is a blockbuster feel…a big budget vibe that sometimes only comics can accomplish.” SHIFT “For comic readers, it’s recommended. For Wells fans, it’s essential. All aboard the Thunder Child!” Altered Instinct
About The Author
Matt Hardy
Matt Hardy’s writing credits include Cadavers, Last Exit to Brighton, Madhouse, Murder Most Mundane, and the upcoming Vehi-Killer. A graduate of Andy Schmidt’s Comic Experience class and founder of Mad Robot Comics.
Rob Jones has lettered work for comic publishers such as Image Comics, Dark Horse, Scholastic, Harper Collins, Penguin, Humanoids, Heavy Metal, DC Thomson, Markosia, Amigo Comics, and Madius Comics. He has also co-written Hell in Stalingrad and Thunder Child.
Kevin Castaniero is a freelance illustrator hailing from Atascadero, California. He has done backup stories for several books, including The Reason for Dragons, Cocaine Disco, and Death Saves II.
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