Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 5 (Graphic Novel) - Hardcover

Jody Houser; Derek Fridolfs; Caio Filipe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1506755674 ISBN 13: 9781506755670

Publisher: Dark Horse, 2026

Synopsis

A deluxe, hardcover anthology of sci-fi horror comics stories from the world of Stranger Things.

There are always two sides to every story in Hawkins, Indiana.

In this deluxe, hardcover collection of the entire Tales from Hawkins anthology series, read the stories behind iconic Stranger Things moments and get a new perspective on the hit series!     

Learn the story of Henry and Dale, two friends on an ill-fated hunting trip in the Upside Down. Discover how killer KGB agent Grigori goes from the mean streets of post-war Russia to the mild-mannered American Midwest. Witness the feud between farmers Merrill and McCorkie that leads to shocking discovery beneath Hawkins. And behold the ill-fated experiment, and ensuing carnage, that starts it all! These and other nostalgia-fueled, sci-fi horror stories are collected here.

Join Eisner-nominated and New York Times bestselling authors Jody Houser (Critical Roll: The Mighty Nein Origins, Star Wars: Yoda) and Derek Fridolfs (Batman: Li’l Gotham, Secret Hero Society) and a team of acclaimed artists, including Sunando C (End After End), Caio Filipe (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Grievous), Mack Chater (Stranger Things: Tomb of Ybwen), Vincenzo Riccardi (Star Wars: Echoes of Fear), and more, for this collection of eerie episodes from the strangest town in America!

Collects Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins #1—#4 and Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins II #1—#4.

About this title

About the Author

Jody Houser decided she wanted to be a writer at eight years old and never looked back. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing at Emerson College, where she completed her master's thesis in screenwriting and was a winner of the Rod Parker Fellowship for Playwriting.
In 2006, Jody began experimenting with webcomics. Her first professional comics writing was published in 2012. She became a full-time freelance writer in 2016. Now a New York Times bestselling and Eisner-nominated writer, Jody has penned stories for DC Comics (Mother Panic, Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy), Marvel Comics (Star Wars, Web of Black Widow), Dark Horse Comics (Stranger Things, Critical Role), Titan Comics (Doctor Who), IDW Publishing (Orphan Black, Star Trek), and Valiant Entertainment (Faith), among others. You can also find Jody in the online TTRPG space. Jody has been a cast member in several games, including Eric's TBD RPG and VAST on Geek & Sundry, and The Claw Firm on Demiplane.

Derek Fridolfs is a New York Times bestselling author and Eisner nominated writer.  He works in the comic book industry as a writer, artist, and inker. He has worked on a range of beloved properties including Batman, Detective Comics, Arkham City, Legends Of The Dark Knight, Gotham Academy, Adventures Of Superman, Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Zatanna, Justice League Beyond, and JLA. And he's written and illustrated comics based on the animated series Adventure Time, Regular Show, Clarence, Dexter's Laboratory, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teen Titans Go, Looney Tunes, and Scooby-Doo. His first book market title for SCHOLASTIC, Secret Hero Society, debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List for Hardcover Graphic Books. And he's been Eisner nominated for co-writing Batman: Li'l Gotham with Dustin Nguyen for DC Comics. Derek resides in California, where he enjoys pizza, book hunting, weekend trips, and afternoon naps.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dark Horse
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1506755674
• ISBN 13: 9781506755670
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192