The Beauty (2025)

Soon to be a television series produced and showrunner by Ryan Murphy and premiering on FX this fall, the smash-hit comic The Beauty returns to comic shops with a brand-new volume.Set in a world not unlike our own, The Beauty chronicles what happens when a new sexually transmitted disease begins to spread. Only, this is a disease that people actually want, as those who contract it are literally changed into more beautiful versions of themselves. The only hitch is a slight fever and, eventually, death. But isn’t that an easy price to pay to be gorgeous?This new series follows several characters as they deal with the Beauty and how it has changed society around them. A thief for hire on a dangerous job, a meteorologist with plummeting ratings, and special agents specializing in Beauty-related crimes will all find their lives converging in unexpected ways. And some fan favorite characters from the original series will return, as well.The Beauty is written by co-creators Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, and this time around they are joined by superstar artist Ema Lupacchino (World’s Finest: Teen Titans) for an intriguing morality play that blends crime, horror, and action for a comic book unlike any other.The main covers for this series are by Haun and colorist Nick Filardi (Powers)!

After Nox’s botched mission in the previous issue, she finds herself up against the wall to make amends – somewhat literally as she is now under attack from the deadly fixer Calaveras! She is starting to suspect her original assignment was a lot more dangerous than she realized.Meanwhile, meteorologist Kelvin Frost’s panic over the competition from the other weathermen in town takes a turn as his crazy plan to attend a Beauty party comes to fruition. Little does he know, though the party turned out well for him, it was not so great for other attendees.Plus, the return of The Abernathy!Continuing the new tales of The Beauty from co-creators Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, with art by the sensational Emanuela Lupacchino (World’s Finest: Teen Titans)! Read the comic ahead of watching the TV show on FX!

New stories in the world of The Beauty, the hit comic series that inspired the forthcoming television series from Ryan Murphy and FX! Agent Crayton can’t outrun his past, not as long as The Abernathy knows what he did and holds him in their grip. Is the price they are attempting to extract from him too high, or can he live with the harm helping them will do to the people around him? Things aren’t so bad for Kelvin Frost, however. The weather man has gotten the Beauty, and he’s already discovering how the disease can change your life in a myriad of ways--from the gorgeous girl he’s now having a fling with to the police knocking on his door wondering what he knows about the death of the man who helped him get the virus. You see, it’s a disease that comes with consequences, but that doesn’t stop people from wanting to get it. Or seeing a necessity for it. Whether you’re an aging football star like Skottie or a highly paid thief like Nox, sometimes you’re going to do what you have to do to get ahead. Storylines begin to converge in this all-new arc of The Beauty, the renowned indie comic from writers Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, with knockout art by Emanuela Lupacchino (World’s Finest: Teen Titans). Featuring new covers by both Haun and Lupacchino.

The inspiration for Ryan Murphy’s television series, currently airing on FX! In order to fulfill her mission and uncover secrets for her mysterious client, Nox is forced to contract the Beauty to access an exclusive island and reach her affluent target. When she arrives, she discovers the task has a deep, unexpected connection to the Abernathy. Elsewhere, Agent Crayton is also digging into things he shouldn’t. Can Goode stop him before he goes poking at the masked assassin Calaveras and gets them both killed? Ultimately, is the Beauty an advantage in a person’s career, or does it just pull them into danger? This all-new series reaches the end of its first story arc! Creators Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley return to their most popular creation with artist Emanuela Lupacchino (World’s Finest: Teen Titans).

A special one-off The Beauty with art by the phenomenal AnandRK (Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma; Blue in Green).Jaime has the Beauty, but he doesn’t want it. The face he sees in the mirror is not the one he recognizes or wants. So, Jaime devotes his face and body to tattoos, hoping to cover up his shame and once again blend into the crowd. Unfortunately, he’s about to become embroiled in a dangerous relationship that he might not survive...Written by the original The Beauty creators Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, this standalone issue is a great jumping-on point for fans of the new Ryan Murphy-produced television adaptation on FX! This issue also features a creepy variant cover by rising star Anwita Citriya (Creepshow; Hello Darkness).

A new story arc begins, serving as the perfect jumping on point for everyone thirsting for more of The Beauty after the explosive end of the first season of the FX/Hulu show! Nox has infiltrated the private “Beauties only” island, only to discover that not only was she expected, but she’s now tied up in a plot that is far more dangerous than she ever imagined. And just how far the Abernathy’s influence reaches. Meanwhile, can newly Beautified weatherman Kelvin Frost outrun a murder charge even as Calaveras is tightening the net around Agents Goode and Crayton? The main story picks back up, as series artist Emanuela Lupacchino returns. Read the all-new tales of The Beauty, the acclaimed comic by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley that inspired the #1 FX/Hulu television series!