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Arkham Horror: The Terror at the End of Time
Eisner-nominated master of horror Cullen Bunn brings Arkham Horror—the hair-raising 1920s mystery and adventure game—to the world of comics with Arkham The Terror at the End of Time.
Life was all just one big game to adventuring socialite Jenny Barnes. But Jenny’s world turned topsy-turvy when she and her sister Izzie were attacked by a dangerous cult. Although Jenny thwarted the cultists sacrificial endeavors and battled the eldritch monsters at their command, the high priestess Abigail Olmstead fled—and took Izzie with her.
Desperate to find her sister, Jenny seeks the help of private investigator Joe Diamond. Joe may not understand her story, but he understands loss. Together, Joe and Jenny will follow a perilous path—fighting unimaginable horrors, journeying to strange worlds, and risking their lives and sanity—in search of Izzie. But the greatest terror awaits them somewhere far beyond the town of Arkham, Massachusetts…
Collects Arkham The Terror at the End of Time #1–#4.
Life was all just one big game to adventuring socialite Jenny Barnes. But Jenny’s world turned topsy-turvy when she and her sister Izzie were attacked by a dangerous cult. Although Jenny thwarted the cultists sacrificial endeavors and battled the eldritch monsters at their command, the high priestess Abigail Olmstead fled—and took Izzie with her.
Desperate to find her sister, Jenny seeks the help of private investigator Joe Diamond. Joe may not understand her story, but he understands loss. Together, Joe and Jenny will follow a perilous path—fighting unimaginable horrors, journeying to strange worlds, and risking their lives and sanity—in search of Izzie. But the greatest terror awaits them somewhere far beyond the town of Arkham, Massachusetts…
Collects Arkham The Terror at the End of Time #1–#4.
128 pages, Paperback
Published August 19, 2025
About the author
Cullen Bunn
2,082 books1,070 followersCullen grew up in rural North Carolina, but now lives in the St. Louis area with his wife Cindy and his son Jackson. His noir/horror comic (and first collaboration with Brian Hurtt), The Damned, was published in 2007 by Oni Press. The follow-up, The Damned: Prodigal Sons, was released in 2008. In addition to The Sixth Gun, his current projects include Crooked Hills, a middle reader horror prose series from Evileye Books; The Tooth, an original graphic novel from Oni Press; and various work for Marvel and DC. Somewhere along the way, Cullen founded Undaunted Press and edited the critically acclaimed small press horror magazine, Whispers from the Shattered Forum.
All writers must pay their dues, and Cullen has worked various odd jobs, including Alien Autopsy Specialist, Rodeo Clown, Professional Wrestler Manager, and Sasquatch Wrangler.
And, yes, he has fought for his life against mountain lions and he did perform on stage as the World's Youngest Hypnotist. Buy him a drink sometime, and he'll tell you all about it.
Visit his website at www.cullenbunn.com.
All writers must pay their dues, and Cullen has worked various odd jobs, including Alien Autopsy Specialist, Rodeo Clown, Professional Wrestler Manager, and Sasquatch Wrangler.
And, yes, he has fought for his life against mountain lions and he did perform on stage as the World's Youngest Hypnotist. Buy him a drink sometime, and he'll tell you all about it.
Visit his website at www.cullenbunn.com.
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August 23, 2025
I've played Call Of Cthulhu, so I'm familiar with this kind of horror, but I've not played any actual Arkham Horror games - that said, I think going into this expecting just a horror comic would be totally fine.
Jenny Barnes and Joe Diamond investigate a time-manipulating cult in search of Jenny's sister, only to find themselves thrown through the ages and face to face with an Elder God. Must be Tuesday.
The story's solid, if a bit short. For only four issues, I feel like there was a lot more to mine here, both in terms of plot itself and in terms of the characters. I don't feel like we got to dig into much of them at all, they're kind of flat, so the sacrifices and pains that they go through don't have the emotional weight I'd have preferred.
The artwork's decent, if a bit rushed in places. Andrea Mutti's visuals are a bit murky, and the colours can sometimes overwhelm the proceedings. It's never so bad you can't tell what's happening, but it definitely wasn't as well defined as it could have been.
Lots of potential, not quite reached. Still readable, nothing offensive to the eyes, but I wanted a lot more than we got here, both in terms of substance and in terms of pages.
Jenny Barnes and Joe Diamond investigate a time-manipulating cult in search of Jenny's sister, only to find themselves thrown through the ages and face to face with an Elder God. Must be Tuesday.
The story's solid, if a bit short. For only four issues, I feel like there was a lot more to mine here, both in terms of plot itself and in terms of the characters. I don't feel like we got to dig into much of them at all, they're kind of flat, so the sacrifices and pains that they go through don't have the emotional weight I'd have preferred.
The artwork's decent, if a bit rushed in places. Andrea Mutti's visuals are a bit murky, and the colours can sometimes overwhelm the proceedings. It's never so bad you can't tell what's happening, but it definitely wasn't as well defined as it could have been.
Lots of potential, not quite reached. Still readable, nothing offensive to the eyes, but I wanted a lot more than we got here, both in terms of substance and in terms of pages.
August 23, 2025
I have to say that I am very impressed with this book on several levels.
The first is the story a perfect "Lovecraftian" tale of cults and unspeakable horrors and those who get caught up with them and more importantly those who choose to face them. I was not aware that the Arkham Horror franchise had moved in to graphic novels but their style fits perfect.
But there is more - of course Arkham Horror is also a series of games (board, card, etc.) and the back of this book hold rules and details to allow you to play both the characters you meet in the book but also the monsters too - essentially allowing you to re-play the story of the book - or make your own.
I thick this is an inspired idea and love it - so even after you have finished the story there is still more to learn and experience from this book
The first is the story a perfect "Lovecraftian" tale of cults and unspeakable horrors and those who get caught up with them and more importantly those who choose to face them. I was not aware that the Arkham Horror franchise had moved in to graphic novels but their style fits perfect.
But there is more - of course Arkham Horror is also a series of games (board, card, etc.) and the back of this book hold rules and details to allow you to play both the characters you meet in the book but also the monsters too - essentially allowing you to re-play the story of the book - or make your own.
I thick this is an inspired idea and love it - so even after you have finished the story there is still more to learn and experience from this book
November 2, 2025
3.5 Stars
I'm not that familiar with the Arkham Horror games, but I am familiar with HP Lovecraft. I'm assuming fans of the game would get more out of this than I did, but it was still a cool Lovecraftian horror tale. The main theme was time travel, but there's plenty of Lovecraft spookiness here as well.
I'm not that familiar with the Arkham Horror games, but I am familiar with HP Lovecraft. I'm assuming fans of the game would get more out of this than I did, but it was still a cool Lovecraftian horror tale. The main theme was time travel, but there's plenty of Lovecraft spookiness here as well.
October 6, 2025
I liked it! The reviews I glanced at gave it surprisingly low marks, but I thought the story was fun, and played lots of homage to the expanded Lovecraftian universe (I love seeing the Dreamlands and outer planes getting attention) with lots of classic and recognizable mythos monsters. The art, and especially the color work I thought was outstanding. The story is slightly abrupt, but gets us from point A to B without any cringe or trouble. Even the extremely cliché character meet-cute of a detective and beautiful client doesn't feel strained. My only critique is that the flavor of the characters was a bit too pulp-noir with lots of bullets and bravado, and not enough creeping Cthulhu crazy.
If they make more. I'll read them!
If they make more. I'll read them!
August 20, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Arkham Horror: The Terror at the End of Time
by Cullen Bunn, Andrea Mutti (illustrator), Valerio Alloro (colorist)
Epic horror! A must-read for the genre.
Cullen Bunn channels pure cosmic dread in this graphic plunge into the mythos-rich world of Arkham Horror. Set in the shadowed 1920s, this tale follows Jenny Barnes—a pistol-packing socialite turned eldritch avenger—as she hunts for her kidnapped sister across cult-infested ruins and sanity-shattering dimensions. With private eye Joe Diamond at her side, the duo confront horrors that slither beyond comprehension.
What works:
• Bunn’s pacing is razor-sharp, balancing noir banter with escalating terror.
• Andrea Mutti’s art drips with menace—every panel feels like twilight never ends.
• Valerio Alloro’s palette evokes a world perpetually on the brink of collapse.
• Fans of Lovecraftian horror will revel in the chapel scenes, dimensional rifts, and creeping madness A.
Why it matters:
This isn’t just a tie-in—it’s a love letter to cosmic horror. Whether you’re a fan of the board game, the card game, or just crave stories where reality itself frays at the edges, this delivers. Think The Big Sleep meets The Call of Cthulhu, with Jenny Barnes as your fearless guide.
Minor quibbles:
The final issue dips slightly in intensity B, but the overall arc remains gripping. Some readers may crave deeper character introspection—but in a world where sanity is optional, survival takes precedence.
Verdict:
A stylish, chilling ride through madness and mystery. Perfect for fans of Providence, The Black Monday Murders, or anyone who thinks “tentacled horror” should be its own genre tag.
Happy reading 💀📚
by Cullen Bunn, Andrea Mutti (illustrator), Valerio Alloro (colorist)
Epic horror! A must-read for the genre.
Cullen Bunn channels pure cosmic dread in this graphic plunge into the mythos-rich world of Arkham Horror. Set in the shadowed 1920s, this tale follows Jenny Barnes—a pistol-packing socialite turned eldritch avenger—as she hunts for her kidnapped sister across cult-infested ruins and sanity-shattering dimensions. With private eye Joe Diamond at her side, the duo confront horrors that slither beyond comprehension.
What works:
• Bunn’s pacing is razor-sharp, balancing noir banter with escalating terror.
• Andrea Mutti’s art drips with menace—every panel feels like twilight never ends.
• Valerio Alloro’s palette evokes a world perpetually on the brink of collapse.
• Fans of Lovecraftian horror will revel in the chapel scenes, dimensional rifts, and creeping madness A.
Why it matters:
This isn’t just a tie-in—it’s a love letter to cosmic horror. Whether you’re a fan of the board game, the card game, or just crave stories where reality itself frays at the edges, this delivers. Think The Big Sleep meets The Call of Cthulhu, with Jenny Barnes as your fearless guide.
Minor quibbles:
The final issue dips slightly in intensity B, but the overall arc remains gripping. Some readers may crave deeper character introspection—but in a world where sanity is optional, survival takes precedence.
Verdict:
A stylish, chilling ride through madness and mystery. Perfect for fans of Providence, The Black Monday Murders, or anyone who thinks “tentacled horror” should be its own genre tag.
Happy reading 💀📚
May 10, 2026
3 AND 1/2 STARS
The story starts off fairly fast, and for the most part, continues with a good steady pace, I could not help but think that this tale would have greatly benefited from having a 6 issue comic story arc instead of the collected 4. Scenes that should have allowed more atmosphere felt, at times, rushed due to the nature of the limited series. While nothing was groundbreaking in this Lovecraftian world, it was handled with consistency and care. My only other complaint was that the private detective that Jenny Barnes hires, Joe Diamond, was basically used as a sounding board and added security, as Jenny gets herself out of every situation on her own. She did not seem to need his help in the least. That said, the dialogue was fitting and organic and the painted art, though not my style, was one I grew to enjoy and appreciate.
Fans of cosmic horror, Arkham Horror games, and Lovecraft lore should have a good time with this story, if only for a short time due to the small page count. The trade paperback contains some really fun extras at the end of the story for fans of the card game, roll playing game, and the new choose-your-own-adventure line of books.
The story starts off fairly fast, and for the most part, continues with a good steady pace, I could not help but think that this tale would have greatly benefited from having a 6 issue comic story arc instead of the collected 4. Scenes that should have allowed more atmosphere felt, at times, rushed due to the nature of the limited series. While nothing was groundbreaking in this Lovecraftian world, it was handled with consistency and care. My only other complaint was that the private detective that Jenny Barnes hires, Joe Diamond, was basically used as a sounding board and added security, as Jenny gets herself out of every situation on her own. She did not seem to need his help in the least. That said, the dialogue was fitting and organic and the painted art, though not my style, was one I grew to enjoy and appreciate.
Fans of cosmic horror, Arkham Horror games, and Lovecraft lore should have a good time with this story, if only for a short time due to the small page count. The trade paperback contains some really fun extras at the end of the story for fans of the card game, roll playing game, and the new choose-your-own-adventure line of books.
November 14, 2025
Una historia que no tiene pies ni cabeza, en la que parece que te has perdido algo y te dices: "bueno, ya lo explicarán luego", pero qué va. Una tipa que nos importa básicamente una mierda busca a su hermana que nos importa todavía menos, y para ello contrata a un detective. Qué bien. Luego aparece un mcguffin en forma de reloj de arena mágico que te traslada por el espacio y por el tiempo y que sirve únicamente para que los autores nos lleven de tour por los diversos mundos y dimensiones lovecraftianas. Al final, la historia ni termina, pero la editorial ha decidido magnánimamente ofrecernos a cambio un montón de material que no sirve para absolutamente nada si no juegas al juego de mesa en el que se basa el cómic.
La próxima vez, van a timar a su p**a madre, vamos.
La próxima vez, van a timar a su p**a madre, vamos.
December 12, 2025
I'll be honest, I should have realised that this was essentially a big ad for the Arkham Horror TTRPG. And, you know, that's fine.
I'm just not sure how well Lovecraftian mythos works in a graphic novel, for the same reason that I'm not sure it works in a movie most of the time. Because it's a little hard to have indescribable horrors and then draw a picture of them or put them on a screen.
Likewise a lot of the time you're not really supposed to know what is actually going on in this style of narrative. And this does a decent enough job of that. Nothing it really explained, things just kind of happen.
It's decent enough, but it just doesn't feel like a complete thing.
I'm just not sure how well Lovecraftian mythos works in a graphic novel, for the same reason that I'm not sure it works in a movie most of the time. Because it's a little hard to have indescribable horrors and then draw a picture of them or put them on a screen.
Likewise a lot of the time you're not really supposed to know what is actually going on in this style of narrative. And this does a decent enough job of that. Nothing it really explained, things just kind of happen.
It's decent enough, but it just doesn't feel like a complete thing.
October 24, 2025
Cullen Bunn and Andrea Mutti step into the RPG world of Arkham Horror to tell the story of a woman looking for her sister. The story is pretty good until we get into the Cthulluness of it. Then it's kind of just random horror images and the story lost me. Mutti's art is better than it often has been the last few years when it looked very slapdash. It helps that he didn't do his own color work which often looks like he dropped his art in a puddle.
April 29, 2026
The Terror at the End of Time is an enjoyable trip to the world of Arkham and all of its lovely disturbing Lovecraftian features. Even though this reads much more as a short story than a full fledged graphic novel, I still enjoyed this super-natural detective story. The art was good, the story was serviceable as well as the somewhat underdeveloped characters, but the Lovecraftian atmosphere is there.
August 26, 2025
Andrea Mutti perfectly brings to life the period time setting and all the weird creatures and places the protagonists journey to. Cullen Bunn weaves a fantastic, fun, strange, twisty-turny pulp horror tale that expertly captures the feelings of wonder, surprise, and horror I got from my many nights playing the second edition of the Arkham Horror board game.
February 8, 2026
Yeah, that wasnt very good. And it did not help that the last 30ish pages where advertisments for the different AH games. Not what I thought I paid for. Fool me once, shame on me.
And it was such a basic ass story. It migh have worked as a game. Not as an acctuall story. Lovecraftian my ass.
Decent art doe, pushed it up a bit.
Weak 2 stars.
And it was such a basic ass story. It migh have worked as a game. Not as an acctuall story. Lovecraftian my ass.
Decent art doe, pushed it up a bit.
Weak 2 stars.
October 18, 2025
While I enjoy a nice Lovecraft Noir tale, I found the pacing of this graphic novel was way too fast. All the elements were there, but so many things are thrown at the reader that there is little time to properly appreciate them.
October 22, 2025
I love the Arkham Horror games, and this was a decent enough graphic novel. The art had a nice dreamlike feel to much of it. The story was plodding in the first 3 issues, but the last issue was lots of fun. Also loved all the supplemental material in the back for the various games.
January 3, 2026
I don't play RPGs and don't plan to, certainly after the back matter in this collection makes it all seem so complicated, but this story was a light dance using time/dimension travel amidst standard Cosmic Horror tropes, and I didn't need the game to enjoy the read.
August 23, 2025
a noir style mystery with a mild Lovecraftian bend. clearly this book and it's possible continuation, are part of the backstory and advertisement for the game of the same name.
September 4, 2025
This was not very well done. Time travel stuff is hard to do, but this just wasn't well written. It felt chaotic and rushed.
2.5✨
2.5✨
November 3, 2025
A fun romp through time and dark rituals to find a lost sister. Good intro to the game. It captures the feel of the Cthulhu Mythos.
November 6, 2025
Read in September I think! Maybe late August. I love Jenny Barnes and this entire world and will absolutely read more of anything like this.
November 14, 2025
Unfotunately, a little boring for me.
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