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Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? (Expanded Edition)
  • Published: 23 February 2027
  • ISBN: 9781506754109
  • Imprint: Dark Horse Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 248
  • RRP: $55.00

Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? (Expanded Edition)

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The critically acclaimed, best-selling true-crime graphic novel returns in an all-new trade paperback expanded edition, featuring a brand-new cover and never-before-seen bonus content including creator commentary, research photos, and historical insights.

Legendary true-crime author Harold Schechter and five-time Eisner Award–winning cartoonist Eric Powell (The Goon, Dr. Werthless) deliver a meticulously researched portrait of America’s most notorious killer: Ed Gein, the grave-robbing necrophiliac killer whose crimes inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs.

If you missed it the first time, now’s your chance to discover why this is one of the most talked-about true-crime graphic novels of the decade.

For mature audiences.


“It is fantastic! Not only is Eric Powell's art on point, but Harold Schechter introduces some new ideas about Ed Gein that have never been heard.”—THE LAST PODCAST ON THE LEFT

“A natural choice for true-crime fans.”―BOOKLIST

“As extensively researched as the Alan Moore/Eddie Campbell Jack the Ripper graphic novel From Hell, ”Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?” is a masterpiece of the form, standing as the best possible dramatization of Ed Gein's tale in any medium.”―BLOODY DISGUSTING

“This is a new true crime comics essential.”―SYFY WIRE
  • Published: 23 February 2027
  • ISBN: 9781506754109
  • Imprint: Dark Horse Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 248
  • RRP: $55.00

About the author

Eric Powell

Eric Powell is a writer and artist who has contributed work on such comics titles as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Hellboy: Weird Tales, Star Wars: Tales, The Incredible Hulk, Black Panther, The Avengers, The Hood, MAD magazine, Devil Dinosaur, Swamp Thing, She-Hulk, The Simpsons, Arkham Asylum: Living Hell, Action Comics, and Creepy.

Although he had been eking out a meager living in the comics field since 1995, Eric didn't find true success until he launched his critically acclaimed dark comedy series The Goon. The Goon was subsequently picked up by Dark Horse Comics and boasts a die-hard cult following.

Recently, Eric has been working in collaboration with acclaimed director David Fincher, Blur Studio, and Dark Horse Entertainment to bring The Goon to life on the big screen as an animated feature film.

The author lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Awards: International Horror Guild: 2004 Best Illustrated Narrative, Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2004 Best Single Issue (The Goon #1), Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2005 Best Humor Publication, Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2005 Best Continuing Series, Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2008 Best Writer/Artist—Humor, Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2008 Best Painter or Multimedia Artist.
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The Goon: Bunch of Old Crap Omnibus Volume 6
The Goon: Bunch of Old Crap Omnibus Volume 3
The Goon: Bunch of Old Crap Omnibus Volume 2
The Goon: Them That Don't Stay Dead
Lester of the Lesser Gods
The Goon: Bunch of Old Crap Omnibus Volume 1
Dr. Werthless
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Praise for Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? (Expanded Edition)

“It is fantastic! Not only is Eric Powell's art on point, but Harold Schechter introduces some new ideas about Ed Gein that have never been heard.”—THE LAST PODCAST ON THE LEFT

“A natural choice for true-crime fans.”―BOOKLIST

“As extensively researched as the Alan Moore/Eddie Campbell Jack the Ripper graphic novel From Hell, ”Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?” is a masterpiece of the form, standing as the best possible dramatization of Ed Gein's tale in any medium.”―BLOODY DISGUSTING

“This is a new true crime comics essential.”―SYFY WIRE