The Nice House on the Lake is a horror comic book series written by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Alvaro Martinez Bueno. It is published by DC Black Label, an imprint of DC Comics that focuses on mature and edgy stories. The series began in June 2021 and is planned to have 12 issues.
The story follows a group of friends who are invited by a mysterious man named Walter to stay at a luxurious lake house for a vacation. They soon discover that they are the only survivors of a global apocalypse, and that Walter is not human, but an agent of an alien race that has wiped out humanity. Walter tells them that he has spared them because he loves them, and that they can live in the house for as long as they want, but they can never leave. The friends must cope with the horror of their situation, the secrets of their past, and the uncertainty of their future.
The series is a psychological thriller that explores the themes of friendship, trust, identity, and truth. It is also a mystery that invites the reader to question the motives and origins of Walter and his people. The series has received critical acclaim for its original and captivating premise, its realistic and diverse characters, its stunning and atmospheric art, and its clever and suspenseful storytelling.
About The Author
James Tynion IV is an American comic book writer who was born on December 14, 1987. He is best known for his work on the Batman franchise at DC Comics, as well as his independent series Department of Truth and Something Is Killing the Children. He has won three Eisner Awards and one GLAAD Media Award for his work. He is also a nine-time nominee for the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book, the most nominations of any writer. He studied creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College under Scott Snyder, who later became his mentor and collaborator in the comic book industry. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
