It seems like holiday comic book anthologies are becoming more and more commonplace these days, but what DSTLRY has manage to accomplish with Through The Boughs: A Yuletide Offering is something a bit different and out of the box.

Venture deep through endless drifts of snow, through evergreen treelines tinkling with hoarfrost and rime. And then? Venture many miles more. And then maybe, possibly, improbably…you will see lights. And dancing. And mirth. You may be asked to join. Or maybe who (or what!) you’ve found wants something far more mischievous than to sing and revel.

Discover these delights and dangers in Through The Boughs: A Yuletide Offering, a collection of frozen tales brought to you by the most magical wordsmiths and artisans in comics and beyond.

Through The Boughs truly stands apart by opting not to tell tales that return to the roots of the holiday stories that blends charm with an undercurrent of eeriness rather than those with the commercialized gloss of modern festivities. This collection reimagines yuletide tales through the prism that reflects both warmth and unease—a nod to times where some tales were ghost stories such as A Christmas Carol. While it may seem like a daring approach, fans of DSTLRY have come to expect the unexpected from the publisher.

While the tales in Through The Boughs are wonderfully written, what jumped out at me was the breathtaking beauty on each page. DSTLRY has brought together some of the most talented creators in the world of comics to craft these tales. This one-shot is the best looking holiday comic I have seen in years. The different styles showcased between each story adds depth to the comic and brings the book together. The artwork alone immersed me into each story taking my time to turn each and every page.

DSTLRY’s Through The Boughs is something truly special. These curated stories are perfect for this time of year and are not just individually compelling but collectively telling a story of days of old. There is something magical about this anthology that stands apart from the crowd.

Through The Boughs: A Yuletide Offering #1 hits local comic shops on December 11, 2024 from DSTLRY.