The War of the Worlds: Thunder Child
$49.12
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
30 October 2026
Summary
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. This is a terrifying and thrilling tale soaked in blood, recriminations, sacrifice and loss, the first act in a new take on the well-known science-fiction classic with a unique cast and its own story to tell. A story of the horrors and conflicts of the crew as they experience the first desperate days of the Martian invasion and face the possible collapse of the British Empire and civilisation itself – threatened both from the stars… and from within.
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: | 30 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 255g |
| Dimensions: | 55mm x 130mm x 198mm |
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
Matt Hardy
Matthew Hardy is a writer whose 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, he is also the founder of Mad Robot Comics.
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