John Carpenter's Tales of Science Fiction: The Standoff

In John Carpenter's Tales of Science Fiction: The Standoff, the legendary filmmaker brings his signature tension to the printed page. Published by Storm King Productions from 2018, this five-issue miniseries follows a lone survivor in a post-apocalyptic landscape who must defend a vital resource against a desperate, encroaching threat. Carpenter's direct involvement as a co-writer lends the series his trademark slow-burn dread and cinematic pacing, making it a must-read for fans of his sci-fi horror. Its taut, character-driven survival story stands as a sharp addition to his Tales of Science Fiction anthology line.