The Odinists continue to make their way through the nightmare that they have come to be a part of in the Norwegian wilderness. But if you thought their story was wild and crazy, you haven’t seen nothing yet. What happens when reality and fantasy collide and force them all to face a new truth that they all imagined was real, but never truly believed?

It’s time to return to Woodbrook and even though years have passed the horror that Sam inflicted on this small town is still very fresh in the minds of the citizens. This is more apparent on Halloween as the younger generation tells tales of her return and continued murders. This is the world that this anthology Halloween Special from IDW Dark is set in. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Halloween Special is set to hit the shelves of your local comic shop on October 7^th, 2026. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday August 31^st, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.

The scariest thing about the House of Slaughter has never really been about the monsters.

It’s the people inside the House and what they’re willing to do to keep it going.

The end is upon two groups of survivors.

Walter and Max’s manipulations on the groups to prove their worthiness of survival has come to its apex. Both groups have tapped into the darkest points on humanity.

The nightmarish fever dream continues, and it gets even more strange. Following Robert’s sacrifice the rest of the group is still trying to figure out what’s happening in this forest. Making things even more crazy and strange is Fred’s role in all of this. Will the group make it to see another day, or will their flock continue to dwindle?

Erica Slaughter may have slain a beast but at what cost?

The Valmont Mountain House case forced Erica to grow up fast as her mentor Jessica struggled with her own demons. After slaying the beast, the Order Of St. Dumas wants answers. What they want spells trouble for an already reeling pair of hunters. The results could be deadly of one of them.

There are no friends in the quest for power.

As the Old Dragon is dying, there is a small group of possible successors. Vying her way into the fold is Cecilia Slaughter. With her protege Maxine watching the elder leader, Cecilia holds court until a horrible situation occurs.

The story Tynion is telling isn't really about action or mystery. It's about making a connection with someone you probably never thought you would connect with and figuring out what to do when that love can't be expressed because it would ruin the other person's life. To me, that's real love, and it's what makes this story hit as hard as it does.

As the group deals with the fact that they have become unwilling cannibals, they must choose whether or not to continue on into the Norwegian wilderness. But are the Norse Gods or whatever has taken control done with them yet? What craziness awaits them as well?

Erica Slaughter’s evolution has left deep scars that may never heal.

The Valmont Mountain House case is one of those evolution moments. Tracking down a monster with Jessica has forced the young hunter to deal with harsh realities.

The Old Dragon is dying.

Cecilia Slaughter knows what this means for the Order of St. George. She has arranged a meeting to decide on finding a successor. Plans become derailed with news breaking of a monster slaying hitting the media.

Two groups of survivors are pawns in a much larger game.

Walter and Max have been using the groups to see who is worthy of living through the world’s end, Both groups have their own unique personalities. When they find out about the other, the dark side of humanity comes out.

After some interesting rules lawyering, we are now finally down to the final two. Laura holding the gun and representing Massachusetts and Audrey holding the sword representing New York. One of the two citizens who have been thrust into this game for survival will win and live, well one will die. The toll has been heavy, but never with this amount of emotions on the line.

Adela is a young journalist that is trying to infiltrate a Gen-Z White Supremist group. However, this group is not just supremacists but also has some old Norse spiritual beliefs. Once they are in the Norwegian wilderness, all bets are off.

The Valmont Mountain House case has left a permeant impression on young Erica Slaughter.

She arrived with her mentor Jessica in search of a monster. This has not been an easy trip with Jessica dealing with her own issues. The result has left Erica to try finishing the hunt on her own.

Father Time has come for the Old Dragon.

The head of the Order of St. George is dying. With his end looming, Cecilia Slaughter is meeting with the other heads of houses to decide a successor. Who will fill the powerful role?

Adela is a young journalist that is trying to infiltrate a Gen-Z White Supremist group. Earning their trust was just the beginning, but what happens next, she is completely unprepared for. This new series launches on May 20^th, 2026, at the comic shops. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday April 27^th, 2026, Tiny Onion gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.

We are now down to the final two, New York vs Pennsylvania, Fox Mask Killer vs Pretty Boy. Who will be the victor, and what family will gain power for the next five years? More importantly, what kind of shenanigans will go down as the families get desperate?

December 2025 was the last time fans caught up on The Valmont Mountain House case in one of Comics’ best series.

Young Erica Slaughter has been flying on her own trying to solve this assignment. Her mentor Jessica has had personal struggles to deal with. It has led to a massive wedge between them.

With the end of the world on the line, no one is playing fair.

Two houses of survivors look to survive a deadly game. One has just gotten the upper hand. Walter’s group is captured and on the verge of being eliminated. It will take a miracle to escape this certain fate. That miracle doesn’t look like its’ arriving anytime soon.