The Nice House
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| The Nice House... | |
|---|---|
 Cover of the deluxe edition of "The Nice House on the Lake". Art by Álvaro Martínez Bueno | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Black Label |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Genre | Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Science fiction, Dystopia |
| Publication date | June 2021 - December 2022 July 2024 - present |
| No. of issues | 12 |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | James Tynion IV |
| Artist(s) | Álvaro Martínez Bueno |
| Letterer(s) | Andworld Design |
| Colorist(s) | Jordie Bellaire |
The Nice House... is an horror comic book anthology series created by James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno, and published by DC Comics through their Black Label imprint. It debuted with The Nice House on the Lake on June 1, 2021 and concluded on 27 December 2022. It focuses on the mysterious Walter, who invites twelve of his friends to an idyllic house in the countryside, only for them to witness the end of the world and be told they are no longer allowed to leave. The series received critical acclaim, winning four Eisner Awards including the 2022 award for Best New Series.
In 2024, Tynion announced that a new iteration of the series, titled The Nice House by the Sea would be released on July 24, 2024.[1]
Publication history[edit]
The series was announced on March 11, 2021.[2]
Plot[edit]
 | This article needs a plot summary. (April 2024) |
Characters[edit]
The Nice House on the Lake
- Walter: no title. The orchestrator of the group coming to the house.
- Ryan Crane: "The Artist", a newer member of the group and the least familiar among the long time friends.
- Norah Jakobs: "The Writer", a trans woman, born Norman. Some of the people in the group have yet to fully embrace her transition.
- David Daye: "The Comedian", the life of the party and the least serious.
- Molly Reynolds: "The Accountant", the only member with a partner to be invited alone. She misses her husband, Cam. Ronnie's best friend.
- Veronica Wright: "The Scientist", one of the smartest among the group and the one who has known Walter the longest. Molly's best friend.
- Sam Nguyen : "The Reporter", came out as gay to Walter back in high school, they’ve been close since. Arturo's partner.
- Arturo Perez: "The Acupuncturist", Sam's partner.
- Sarah Radnitz: "The Consultant", with links to the Democratic National Committee.
- Naya Radia: "The Doctor", highly competent, compassionate and driven, also a darn good cook. Rick's wife.
- Rick MacEwan: "The Pianist", the one most loyal to Walter. Naya's husband.
- Reginald Madison: "The Painter", Walter's high school best friend. The one that wasn’t invited.
Reception[edit]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Harvey Awards | Book of the Year | Nominated | [3] |
| Eisner Awards | Best New Series | Won | [4] | |
| Best Writer | Won | |||
| 2023 | Won | [5] | ||
| Best Continuing Series | Nominated | |||
| Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team | Nominated | |||
| Best Coloring | Won | |||
| GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Comic Book | Nominated | [6] | |
| 2024 | Angoulême International Comics Festival | Prize for a Series | Won | [7] |
Collected editions[edit]
| Title | Material collected | Format | Publication date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nice House on the Lake: Volume 1 | The Nice House on the Lake #1–6 | Trade paperback | March 1, 2022 | ISBN 978-1779514349 |
| The Nice House on the Lake: Volume 2 | The Nice House on the Lake #7-12 | March 7, 2023 | ISBN 978-1779517401 | |
| The Nice House on the Lake: Deluxe Edition | The Nice House on the Lake #1–12 | Hardcover | October 24, 2023 | ISBN 978-1779521576 |
References[edit]
- ^ Zalben, Alex (2024-04-16). "DC Announces The Nice House By The Sea From Tynion, Bueno". Comic Book Club. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "DC Announces 'The Nice House On The Lake' by James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno" (Press release). DC Comics. 2021-03-11.
- ^ "And the winners for the 2022 Harvey Awards are..." Popverse. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Eisner Award Winners Include Multiple Wins for James Tynion IV, Barry Windsor-Smith". ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ "And the winners of the 2023 Eisner Awards are..." Popverse. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (January 18, 2023). "GLAAD Announces Nominees For The 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 18, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ "Palmarès 2024 - Festival de la Bande Dessinée d'Angoulême". Angoulême International Comics Festival (in French).