Carlos Morales
Sierra Barnes’ anti-fascist fairytale continues inHans Vogel is Dead Volume 2, published for the first time in print! Written and illustrated by historian-turned-cartoonist Barnes (Lower Your Sights, Fairytales From Mars), this second volume collects chapters 6-10 of the webcomic and includes historical notes, in-world side stories, and a sketchbook section.
About Hans Vogel is Dead Volume 2:
Hans thought he and Reineke would be safe in the castle where resistance to the evil Erlking was rallying its forces. Instead, he found a doddering old king clinging to broken ideals, tension amongst the would-be allies, and a ghost from his past with its talons around his throat. So, when he and Reineke have a chance to leave the castle in pursuit of a wayward princess, they take it. Running from his fears takes Hans from an imprisoned potential ally to the heart of his enemy’s fortress, but his time is running out, and a collision with the monsters within and without is inevitable. Can he muster his post-mortem morality to make a stand for what’s right, or will he return to complicit cowardice?
Praise for Hans Vogel is Dead:
“Hans Vogel Is Dead cleverly melds the fantastical with the horrific in its portrayals of war, the aftermath, and the monsters that create it. It’s an expert blend of fairy tales and history that highlights the depths of humanity while also reminding us of the inherent importance in fighting for what’s right.”—Nicky Rodriguez (The Unlucky Ones and the Edge of Nowhere, Con Papá/With Papá)
“Hans Vogel’s heart-wrenching emotions are captivated through Barnes’ masterfully crafted intense art and storytelling, all while the reader is peppered with interesting highlights of the tough realities of history’s past.”—Rachel Silverstein (Renegade Rule, The Legend of Korra: Patterns in Time)
“A captivating piece of historical fiction spiked with unnerving horror. It’s a joy to watch Barnes find her stride and deliver some truly impressive cartooning.”—Christof Bogacs (Under Kingdom)
“Hans Vogel is Dead features some extremely spooky art, drawing inspiration from fairy tales and history and then cranking the horror elements all the way up to the max.”—Comics Beat
Hans Vogel is Dead Volume 2(288 pages, paperback, 6.625″ x 10.1875″) will be available in bookstores and comic shops on December 2 and 3, 2025, respectively. It is now available to pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $29.99.
