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ICYMI, Rivers of London HERE BE DRAGONS #1 Out Now!

Posted on Friday, July 14th, 2023

The first issue (of four) in the latest Rivers of London comic series, HERE BE DRAGONS is out now! The eleventh story arc in the Rivers of London comic series, it is written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and James Swallow. Here’s the synopsis…

A dangerous monster is at large above the streets of London. And it’s name is… Wyvern!

After a Met Police helicopter on night patrol is attacked by an unidentified aerial phenomena, the Met’s only sanctioned wizard, Peter Grant, and his mentor, Thomas Nightingale, are called to investigate.

Peter and Nightingale find themselves drawn into a battle between two groups of hunters – one human, and one fae – as they uncover a legacy of events that extend back to the 1960s. To save the skies of the city, Peter must face the enraged beast – but can he end things peacefully… or will he be forced to destroy the last wyvern?

Series artwork is by José María Beroy, who also did Cover A (above). Covers B and C (below) are by David M. Buisan and Vv Glass, respectively.

The comic series is part of the overall Rivers of London canon, so if you would prefer to follow overall Rivers of London story in chronological order, here’s a handy graphic Titan Comics has created to help you out…

The only title missing on that graphic is Ben’s latest novella, the Sunday Times-bestselling WINTER’S GIFTS, which takes the action across the pond to the United States! The book is out now, published by Orion/Gollancz.

Out Now: UND WENN SIE NICHT GESTORBEN SIND…

Posted on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023

The German edition of DEADLY EVER AFTER is out today! The tenth story-arc in the Rivers of London comic series, UND WENN SIE NICHT GESTORBEN SIND… is published by Panini. Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel and Celeste Bronfman, with artwork by José María Beroy, here’s the synopsis…

Ein märchenhaft-gruseliges Abenteuer aus dem Peter Grant-Universum! Geschichten aus einem geheimnisvollen Märchenbuch, das Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts entstanden ist, entwickeln im 21. Jahrhundert ein sehr bedrohliches Eigenleben. Irgendwie scheint alles mit dem viktorianischen Künstler Jeter Day zu tun zu haben, der eines Nachts in einem verzauberten Wald verschwand, als er von Baumnymphen entführt und nie mehr gesehen wurde … Als Olympia und Chelsea, die Töchter der Flussgöttin Themse, versehentlich einen Bannzauber brechen, kehrt Jeter zurück. Doch die Zeit bei den Nymphen ist nicht spurlos an ihm vorübergegangen. Verdreht, verbittert und rachsüchtig betritt er eine Welt, die er weder wiedererkennt noch mag. Er möchte nichts weiter, als sein altes Leben zurückhaben – und dazu ist ihm jedes Mittel recht. Da Peter und Nightingale mit einem anderen Fall beschäftigt sind, versuchen die Schwestern Olympia, Chelsea und die Füchse Jeter selbst zu stoppen … das Chaos ist also kaum noch aufzuhalten.

The book is published in English by Titan Comics (who have published all of the Rivers of London comics in the UK and North America to date). Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Illustrations from a mysterious book of fairy tales drawn in the late 1800s are coming to life in the 21st Century and causing havoc. The illustrations were originally painted by a Victorian artist called Jeter Day who disappeared one night in an enchanted forest when he was spirited away by tree nymphs never to be seen again…

Now, with the enchantment accidentally broken by Olympia and Chelsea, daughters of the river goddess Mama Thames, Jeter, twisted by his time spent with the nymphs, has returned to our world bitter and resentful. It is a world he neither recognises nor likes. All he wants is his life returned to him and woe betide any man who stands in his way.

With Peter and Nightingale busy on another case, it falls to sisters Olympia and Chelsea with the help of the Foxes to stop Jeter and save the day.

If you’d like to know how the Rivers of London comics, novels and novellas fit together, check out the graphic below for a chronology…

RIVERS OF LONDON: DEADLY EVER AFTER Collection Out This Week!

Posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022

The collected edition of the latest Rivers of London comic arc, DEADLY EVER AFTER, is out this week! Officially published by Titan Comics on November 25th, it is the tenth comic series set in the Rivers of London world. Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman, here’s the synopsis:

Illustrations from a mysterious book of fairy tales drawn in the late 1800s are coming to life in the 21st Century and causing havoc. The illustrations were originally painted by a Victorian artist called Jeter Day who disappeared one night in an enchanted forest when he was spirited away by tree nymphs never to be seen again…

Now, with the enchantment accidentally broken by Olympia and Chelsea, daughters of the river goddess Mama Thames, Jeter, twisted by his time spent with the nymphs, has returned to our world bitter and resentful. It is a world he neither recognises nor likes. All he wants is his life returned to him and woe betide any man who stands in his way.

With Peter and Nightingale busy on another case, it falls to sisters Olympia and Chelsea with the help of the Foxes to stop Jeter and save the day.

Series artwork is by José María Beroy.

Titan Comics has published all of the Rivers of London comic series to date: BODY WORK, NIGHT WITCH, BLACK MOULD, DETECTIVE STORIES, CRY FOX, WATER WEED, ACTION AT A DISTANCE, THE FEY AND THE FURIOUS and MONDAY, MONDAY.

The Rivers of London comics are set in the same world as Ben’s best-selling and critically acclaimed Peter Grant/Rivers of London novels and novellas. The latest book in the series is AMONGST OUR WEAPONS, which is out now in the UK (Orion), North America (DAW Books), and Germany (DTV)!

Rivers of London: DEADLY EVER AFTER #4 Out in Two Weeks!

Posted on Monday, September 5th, 2022

The fourth and final issue of DEADLY EVER AFTER, the latest Rivers of London comic story-arc, is out in two weeks! Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman, the issue is published by Titan Comics, and will arrive in stores (and in digital format) on September 21st. Here’s the synopsis…

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

Interior artwork is by José María Beroy, and the issue is available with three covers — by David M Buisan (above), Abigail Harding (below, left), and Vv Glass (below, right).

Titan Comics has published all of the previous Rivers of London comic series to date. The first nine are now available in collected trade paperback and digital editions: BODY WORK, NIGHT WITCH, BLACK MOULD, DETECTIVE STORIES, CRY FOX, WATER WEED, ACTION AT A DISTANCE, THE FEY AND THE FURIOUS, and MONDAY, MONDAY.

New RIVERS OF LONDON Graphic Novel Boxset in Three Weeks!

Posted on Friday, August 26th, 2022

The third Rivers of London graphic novel boxset is due out in three weeks! Collecting the acclaimed seventh, eighth, and ninth collections — ACTION AT A DISTANCE, THE FEY AND THE FURIOUS, and MONDAY, MONDAY — it is due out on October 12th, published by Titan Comics. Written by Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel, and with artwork from an all-star team, here’s the synopsis…

A stunning box set edition of the bestselling graphic novels in the Rivers of London series, starring Ben Aaronovitch’s laconic trainee wizard and budding detective, Peter Grant.

Vol 7: Action at a Distance

Thomas Nightingale is a man of immense power, one of the most highly revered magicians in Europe, but with a guarded past. Hidden within the archives of London Metropolitan Police’s Special Assessment Unit, Detective Constable Peter Grant is about to uncover a brief glimpse into his mentor’s history.

Vol 8: The Fey and the Furious

When a Mitsubishi Eclipse washes up on the shores of the Netherlands, officers are surprised to find some unusual cargo in its boot. Fortunately, unusual cargo just so happens to be wizarding-cop Peter Grant’s speciality. Infiltrating illegal street races, Peter hopes to find the supplier, but instead quickly finds himself speeding into a whole new world of trouble, where old enemies await.

Vol 9: Monday, Monday

What starts as a routine undercover operation to break up an organised teenage pickpocket gang turns into something far more dangerous when the Metropolitan police are confronted by a Swedish werewolf who’ll stop at nothing to avoid capture. Now it’s up to full-time cop and part-time wizard Peter Grant and his cohort of chums to hunt the deadly lycanthrope and bring him to heel!

The first two boxsets are available now, published by Titan Comics. The latest story-arc in the Rivers of London series — DEADLY EVER AFTER, co-authored also by Celeste Bronfman — is available now in single issues (collected edition out soon).

Rivers Of London: DEADLY EVER AFTER #3 Out Now!

Posted on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022

The third issue of DEADLY EVER AFTER, the tenth Rivers of London comic series is out today, published by Titan Comics! Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman, here’s the synopsis…

The unmissable next comic chapter set in the bestselling Rivers of London series!

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book start coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800’s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

Interior art is by José María Beroy. The issue will be available with three covers, one each from Sanya Anwar (above), Vv Glass (below, left), and Patricio Clarey.

All nine of the previous Rivers of London comic series are also published by Titan Comics, now available in collected editions: BODY WORK, NIGHT WITCH, BLACK MOULD, DETECTIVE STORIES, CRY FOX, WATER WEED, ACTION AT A DISTANCE, THE FEY AND THE FURIOUS, and MONDAY, MONDAY.

Rivers of London: DEADLY EVER AFTER #2 is out now!

Posted on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

DEADLY EVER AFTER #2 is out now! The second issue in the tenth Rivers of London comic series, it is published by Titan Comics in print and digital editions.

The series is written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman. Here’s the synopsis:

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800’s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

The issue is available with three different covers: the first is by series artist José María Beroy (above), the second is by Gyula Nemeth, and third by Vv Glass.

Ben Aaronovitch’s latest novel is the #1 bestselling AMONGST OUR WEAPONS (Orion/DAW Books) — the ninth book in the Rivers of London series. Andrew Cartmel’s latest novel is ATTACK AND DECAY (Titan) the sixth novel in the Vinyl Detective series.

Check out the Covers for DEADLY EVER AFTER #3!

Posted on Thursday, June 16th, 2022

Next month, Titan Comics are due to publish the third issue of DEADLY EVER AFTER, the tenth Rivers of London comic series. Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman, here’s the synopsis…

The unmissable next comic chapter set in the bestselling Rivers of London series!

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book start coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800’s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

Interior art is by José María Beroy. The issue will be available with three covers, one each from Sanya Anwar (above), Vv Glass (below, left), and Patricio Clarey.

All nine of the previous Rivers of London comic series are also published by Titan Comics, now available in collected editions: BODY WORK, NIGHT WITCH, BLACK MOULD, DETECTIVE STORIES, CRY FOX, WATER WEED, ACTION AT A DISTANCE, THE FEY AND THE FURIOUS, and MONDAY, MONDAY.

Two Weeks: DEADLY EVER AFTER #2!

Posted on Monday, May 30th, 2022

The second issue in the tenth Rivers of London comic series is out in two weeks (June 15th)! Due to be published by Titan Comics, DEADLY EVER AFTER #2 is written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman. Here’s the synopsis:

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800’s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

The issue is available with three different covers: the first (above) is by series artist José María Beroy, the second is by Gyula Nemeth, and third by Vv Glass.

For those who haven’t read the first issue, yet, that is of course still available.

Ben Aaronovitch’s latest novel is the #1 bestselling AMONGST OUR WEAPONS (Orion/DAW Books). Andrew Cartmel’s latest novel is ATTACK AND DECAY (Titan — out now in the UK, June 14th in North America).

RIVERS OF LONDON: DEADLY EVER AFTER #1 Out Next Week!

Posted on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

The first issue in the new Rivers of London comic series, DEADLY EVER AFTER, is out next week! Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman, and with art by José Maria Beroy. Published by Titan Comics, here’s the synopsis…

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

The issue is available with four striking covers, by the following artists: Jung-Geun Yoon (above), Abigail Harding (below, left), Veronica Fish (below, centre), and David M Buisan (below, right).

DEADLY EVER AFTER is the tenth Rivers of London comic series — the first nine are also published in the UK and North America by Titan Comics, and are available now in collected editions (print and digital).

[An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that the issue was out today — it has been delayed by a week. Apologies for any confusion.]

Next Week: DEADLY EVER AFTER #1!

Posted on Monday, May 2nd, 2022

DEADLY EVER AFTER, the tenth Rivers of London comic series, begins next week! Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman, and with art by José Maria Beroy, the first issue arrives on May 11th. Published by Titan Comics, here’s the synopsis…

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

The issue is available with four striking covers, by the following artists: Jung-Geun Yoon (above), Abigail Harding (below, left), Veronica Fish (below, centre), and David M Buisan (below, right).

DEADLY EVER AFTER is the tenth Rivers of London comic series — the first nine are also published in the UK and North America by Titan Comics, and are available now in collected editions (print and digital).

Meanwhile, Ben’s ninth novel in the Peter Grant/Rivers of London series, AMONGST OUR WEAPONS, reached #1 on the Sunday Times Bestseller list! The book is out now, published by Orion Books (UK), DAW Books (North America) and DTV (Germany).

New RIVERS OF LONDON Comic Series: DEADLY EVER AFTER!

Posted on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022

We’re very happy to report that DEADLY EVER AFTER, the next Rivers of London comic series begins in May! Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman, and with art by José Maria Beroy, the first issue will arrive in stores on May 11th. Due to be published by Titan Comics, here’s the synopsis…

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

The issue will be available with four covers, by the following artists:

Jung-Geun Yoon (above)
Abigail Harding (below, left)
Veronica Fish (below, centre)
David M Buisan (below, right)

DEADLY EVER AFTER is the tenth Rivers of London comic series, all of which have been published in the UK and North America by Titan Comics — they are also all available now in collected editions (print and digital).

Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel’s EIN MIESER MONTAG Out Now in Germany!

Posted on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

MONDAY, MONDAY, the ninth collection in Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel‘s acclaimed, best-selling Rivers of London comic series is out now in Germany! Published by Panini Verlag as DIE FLÜSSE VON LONDON: EIN MIESER MONTAG, here’s the synopsis…

VON MENSCHEN UND WÖLFEN!

Ein Fall mit Zähnen und Klauen! Was als Routine-Undercovermission anfängt, um eine organisierte Gang aus Teenager-Taschendieben auszuheben, verwandelt sich in etwas viel Gefährlicheres, als die Metropolitan Police mit einem schwedischen Werwolf konfrontiert wird, der vor nichts Halt macht, um sich der Gefangennahme zu entziehen. Jetzt liegt es an Vollzeitpolizist und Halbzeitzauberer Peter Grant und seinen Freunden, den tödlichen Lykanthropen dingfest zu machen!

Aus der Feder des gefeierten Die Flüsse von London-Autors Ben Aaronovitch und Andrew Cartmel (Doctor Who, The Vinyl Detective), mit Zeichnungen von José María Beroy (Das Phantom der Oper, Deadman) ist Ein mieser Montag eine unvergleichliche surrealistische Geschichte und ein weiteres ebenso verworrenes wie rasantes Detektivabenteuer voller magischer und übernatürlicher Geschehnisse auf der zwielichtigen Schattenseite Londons.

Series artwork is by José María Beroy.

Panini has published all of the collected editions in the Rivers of London/Die Flüsse von London comic series in Germany: AUTOWAHN (BODY WORK), DIE NACHTHEXE (NIGHT WITCH), SCHWARZSCHIMMEL (BLACK MOULD), DETEKTIVGESCHICHTEN (DETECTIVE STORIES), FUCHSGESCHREI (CRY FOX), WASSERGRAS (WATER WEED), MIT ABSTAND! (ACTION AT A DISTANCE), and MOTOREN, MAGIE UND MARCHEN! (THE FEY AND THE FURIOUS).

The series is published in the UK and North America by Titan Comics. Here’s the English-language synopsis for MONDAY, MONDAY…

It’s the case of a Swedish Werewolf in London, the unmissable next chapter in the life of full-time cop and part time wizard Peter Grant. Grant works as part of a very special London police unit investigating unusual crimes involving magic and the general weirdness that permeates London’s dark underbelly.

What starts as a routine undercover operation to break up an organised teenage pickpocket gang turns into something far more dangerous when the Metropolitan police are confronted by a Swedish werewolf who’ll stop at nothing to avoid capture. Now it’s up to Peter and his cohort of chums to hunt the deadly lycanthrope and bring him to justice!

The comic series is a companion to Ben’s internationally acclaimed and best-selling Peter Grant/Rivers of London novels and novellas. If you’d like to read the story in chronological order (or just know where they fall within the larger mythology and timeline), here’s a handy guide from Titan Comics…

DIE FLÜSSE VON LONDON: EIN MIESER MONTAG out in Two Weeks!

Posted on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

The German edition of MONDAY, MONDAY is due out in two weeks (February 22nd)! The ninth collection in Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel‘s acclaimed Rivers of London comic series, it is published by Panini Verlag as DIE FLÜSSE VON LONDON: EIN MIESER MONTAG. Here’s the synopsis…

VON MENSCHEN UND WÖLFEN!

Ein Fall mit Zähnen und Klauen! Was als Routine-Undercovermission anfängt, um eine organisierte Gang aus Teenager-Taschendieben auszuheben, verwandelt sich in etwas viel Gefährlicheres, als die Metropolitan Police mit einem schwedischen Werwolf konfrontiert wird, der vor nichts Halt macht, um sich der Gefangennahme zu entziehen. Jetzt liegt es an Vollzeitpolizist und Halbzeitzauberer Peter Grant und seinen Freunden, den tödlichen Lykanthropen dingfest zu machen!

Aus der Feder des gefeierten Die Flüsse von London-Autors Ben Aaronovitch und Andrew Cartmel (Doctor Who, The Vinyl Detective), mit Zeichnungen von José María Beroy (Das Phantom der Oper, Deadman) ist Ein mieser Montag eine unvergleichliche surrealistische Geschichte und ein weiteres ebenso verworrenes wie rasantes Detektivabenteuer voller magischer und übernatürlicher Geschehnisse auf der zwielichtigen Schattenseite Londons.

Series artwork is by José María Beroy.

Panini has published all of the collected editions in the Rivers of London/Die Flüsse von London comic series in Germany.

The series is published in the UK and North America by Titan Comics. Here’s the English-language synopsis for MONDAY, MONDAY…

It’s the case of a Swedish Werewolf in London, the unmissable next chapter in the life of full-time cop and part time wizard Peter Grant. Grant works as part of a very special London police unit investigating unusual crimes involving magic and the general weirdness that permeates London’s dark underbelly.

What starts as a routine undercover operation to break up an organised teenage pickpocket gang turns into something far more dangerous when the Metropolitan police are confronted by a Swedish werewolf who’ll stop at nothing to avoid capture. Now it’s up to Peter and his cohort of chums to hunt the deadly lycanthrope and bring him to justice!

Here, too, is a handy chronology for the Rivers of London comics, novels and novellas…

Collected Edition of MONDAY, MONDAY Out Now!

Posted on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021

The collected edition of Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel‘s ninth Rivers of London comics series, MONDAY, MONDAY, is out today! Published by Titan Comics, here’s the synopsis…

It’s the case of a Swedish Werewolf in London, the unmissable next chapter in the life of full-time cop and part time wizard Peter Grant. Grant works as part of a very special London police unit investigating unusual crimes involving magic and the general weirdness that permeates London’s dark underbelly.

What starts as a routine undercover operation to break up an organised teenage pickpocket gang turns into something far more dangerous when the Metropolitan police are confronted by a Swedish werewolf who’ll stop at nothing to avoid capture. Now it’s up to Peter and his cohort of chums to hunt the deadly lycanthrope and bring him to justice!

Series art is by José María Beroy, and colours by Jordi Escuin.

Titan Comics has published all of the previous eight series, too…

The comics are set in the same world as Ben’s Peter Grant/Rivers of London series of novels and novellas, published by Gollancz in the UK; Del Rey (1-3), DAW Books (4-) and Subterranean Press (novellas) in North America; and widely in translation. The first novel, RIVERS OF LONDON (MIDNIGHT RIOT in North America) celebrated its tenth anniversary this year.

If you’d like to read the series in chronological order, here’s a handy graphic to guide you…

Andrew Cartmel is also the author of the Vinyl Detective series, published by Titan Books in the UK and North America.