Storm King Productions

John Carpenter's Tales of Science Fiction

The complete catalog of sci-fi horror comics from the minds of Sandy King and John Carpenter — spanning ten distinct story arcs with individual issues, variant covers, and signed trade paperback editions.

A dark cosmic scene with swirling nebula clouds in deep blues and purples, scattered stars, and a faint silhouette of a space station against the void

Story Arcs

A metallic vault door set into a dark stone wall, cold blue lighting casting long shadows, industrial and ominous

Vault

Three individual issues plus signed and unsigned trade paperback editions.

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A swirling vortex of orange and black energy pulling debris into its center, set against a starfield

Vortex

Eight individual issues, plus signed and unsigned TPB editions.

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A tense standoff scene in muted desert tones, two figures facing each other across a dusty street under a pale sky

The Standoff

Five issues with variant covers, plus signed and unsigned TPB editions.

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A twitching electrical cable sparking in a dark corridor, eerie green glow reflecting off wet metal surfaces

Twitch

Individual issues available in this sci-fi horror arc.

A desolate post-apocalyptic landscape in gray and ash tones, a lone figure walking toward a ruined city skyline

Surviving Nuclear Attack

Individual issues exploring survival in a nuclear aftermath.

A close-up of red hair flowing against a dark background, subtle crimson highlights suggesting danger and mystery

Redhead

At least five issues with variant covers available.

A second vortex forming in deep space, concentric rings of violet and black pulling starlight inward

Vortex 2.0

Continuing the Vortex saga with additional issues.

A fiery underworld landscape in deep reds and oranges, jagged rock formations silhouetted against molten light

Hell

At least eight individual issues plus signed and unsigned TPB editions.

Ordinary people gathered on a city street corner, warm daylight tones, a sense of quiet tension in their expressions

Civilians

At least three individual issues plus signed and unsigned TPB editions.

An abstract interference pattern in cyan and magenta, overlapping wave forms creating a hypnotic geometric design

Interference Pattern

Individual issues in this mind-bending sci-fi arc.

What's Available

Individual Issues

Most series offer single issues, typically priced at $10.00 per issue. Select titles include variant covers — check each story arc for specific cover options.

Trade Paperbacks

Collected editions available in both signed and unsigned formats for select series including Vault, Vortex, The Standoff, Hell, and Civilians. Signed editions carry a premium over unsigned copies.

Variant Covers

Several arcs feature alternate-cover editions. The Standoff offers variant covers for Issues 1, 3, 4, and 5. Redhead also includes variant cover options across its run.

Signed Editions

Signed trade paperbacks are available for Vault ($20.00), Vortex, The Standoff, Hell, and Civilians. Each signed edition is a limited collectible for dedicated fans.

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The Tales of Science Fiction line represents a meeting point between classic speculative fiction and the horror sensibility that John Carpenter and Sandy King have cultivated over decades of creative partnership. Each story arc takes readers into near-future landscapes where technology, isolation, and human fallibility collide with the uncanny. The series draws on themes familiar to fans of Carpenter's film work — the fear of the unknown, the fragility of social order, and the strange places where science outruns ethics. These are stories that ask what happens when our tools turn against us and when the boundaries we thought separated reality from nightmare begin to dissolve.

Collectors and newcomers alike will find a thoughtfully structured catalog across the various arcs, with issues available individually and trade paperback editions offered in both signed and unsigned formats. The variant covers across certain arcs give devoted readers additional reasons to seek out specific issues, while the signed editions offer a more personal connection to the creators. The series maintains a consistent visual and narrative identity across its arcs, yet each story line carves out its own distinct tone and setting, from claustrophobic interiors to sprawling post-event landscapes, ensuring that no two arcs feel like simple variations on the same premise.

Fans who have followed Storm King Productions from its earliest comic ventures will recognize the careful attention paid to pacing, atmosphere, and character that has become a hallmark of the imprint. The science fiction entries in particular showcase a willingness to engage with weighty questions about consciousness, survival, and what it means to remain human under extraordinary pressure. The creative team behind these books balances action-driven plotting with quieter moments of dread and reflection, creating reading experiences that reward both casual readers and those who prefer to linger over panels and revisit stories multiple times to catch the details they missed on a first pass.

For those new to the world of Storm King Comics, the Tales of Science Fiction collection serves as an accessible entry point into a broader universe of interconnected horror and speculative storytelling. The series sits alongside the Asylum and Tales for a HalloweeNight lines, each offering its own flavor of dark fiction while sharing a common creative DNA. Whether you are a longtime admirer of John Carpenter's cinematic legacy or simply a reader in search of well-crafted science fiction horror, this catalog offers a range of stories that speak to both genre traditions and the singular voices behind the imprint. Browsing the available arcs is a rewarding way to discover where the next chapter of this ongoing creative journey might lead.