Hans Vogel is Dead Volume 2

Deceased Nazi ace pilot Hans Vogel continues his journey through an eerie afterlife populated by figures from German folklore in this second graphic novel installment of Hans Vogel is Dead.

Just when he’s begun to take responsibility for his actions in life, direct confrontation with the Erlking, his vicious allies, and Hans’s own past may send him spiraling back into denial—leaving Reineke, the young fox-girl in his care, in danger.

Hans thought he and Reineke would be safe in the castle where resistance to the evil Erlking is 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 him 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 are inevitable. Can he muster his post-mortem morality to make a stand for what’s right, or will he return to complicit cowardice?

Sierra Barnes weaves a rich anti-fascist fairytale about the importance of recognizing past wrongs, even (especially) when it’s easier not to.“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

“Hans Vogel’s heart-wrenching emotions are captivated through Barnes' masterly crafted intense art and storytelling, all while the reader is peppered with interesting highlights of the tough realities of history’s past.”—Rachel Silverstein

“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

“Hans Vogel is Dead is immaculately researched and effortlessly charming. No one is doing historical horror quite like Barnes.”—Christof BogacsSierra Barnes is a historian-turned-comic-creator who currently lives in Washington, DC making webcomics and print comics based on history and folklore. She is particularly interested in the relationship between history, mythology, and memory, and her comics (especially this one) reflect this. When she’s not making comics, you can usually find her haunting cafes and museums like a very nerdy ghost. She’s on Twitter and Instagram.