The Paperback Edition Collecting All Four Acclaimed Issues of The Writer Arrives Beginning Tuesday, April 22, 2025
To mark the release of the trade paperback edition of their acclaimed comic series The Writer, Josh Gad and creators Ben and Max Berkowitz (The Berkowitz Brothers) are launching a special thank-you to fans: The Golden Ticket Giveaway.
In a playful nod to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, 15 collectible Golden Tickets have been randomly hidden inside copies of the trade paperback, distributed across 10 comic shops across North America.
These Golden Tickets are more than prizes—they’re limited collector’s items. Fans lucky enough to discover one will receive an exclusive, hand-printed t-shirt designed by cult artist Zach Merrill of Action Tees. The shirt’s artwork is based on the stunning cover illustrations by comics legends Mike Mignola (Hellboy) and Jeremy Haun (Berserker), reimagined through Merrill’s distinctive lens. Each shirt will also be packaged in a custom box featuring original packaging design by Merrill, making it a true piece of The Writer lore.
The Writer paperback hits comic shops and bookstores this week. Fans are encouraged to check their local stores starting this weekend, grab a copy, and see if they’ve found a Golden Ticket.
Watch Josh Gad’s special message to fans on Instagram here and YouTube here.
“We wanted to do something unforgettable to thank the comic shops and readers. This Golden Ticket Giveaway is our way of celebrating the wild, weird, wonderful ride of bringing all four issues together in one epic volume.”—Ben and Max Berkowitz (The Berkowitz Brothers)
The Writer thrusts readers into the mind-bending world of Stan Siegel (inspired by Josh Gad), a renowned comic book writer whose life unravels into a dark, fantastical adventure that blurs the line between fiction and reality. Joined by his fiercely protective mother, Liz (inspired by creators Ben and Max Berkowitz’s real-life mom), and his whip-smart daughter, Izzy (named after Gad’s own daughter), Stan finds himself battling Nazis, demons, and otherworldly beings ripped straight from the pages of Jewish folklore.
As the trio journeys through a world shrouded in occult secrets and ancient myth, long-buried truths begin to surface. Their quest for answers reveals hidden identities and ignites a high-stakes race against an emerging terror.
Illustrated by the legendary Ariel Olivetti (Daredevil, X-Men) and brought to life with lettering by Frank Cvetkovic (Cyberpunk 2077), The Writer presents a visually rich and narratively daring comic book experience. The full four-issue series is now available in a single collected edition, in stores this week.
Available at both comic shops and bookstores beginning April 22, 2025, this collected volume includes all four issues of The Writer plus a cover gallery, sketchbook section, an afterword from the creators, and bonus art from Ariel Olivetti, Fabrizio De Tommaso, and Sean Von Gorman. This graphic novel is available in both a standard edition featuring cover art by Olivetti, and a Direct Market (comic shops) exclusive edition featuring cover art by the legendary Mike Mignola.
The Writer Direct Market Edition and paperback edition will be available in comic shops and bookstores beginning April 22, 2025. The Direct Market edition (Mignola cover) is available from your your local comic shop. The standard (main cover) paperback edition is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, indie bookstores, and your your local comic shop.