Tynion

Tynion is a surname. It is most commonly encountered in English-speaking countries. The etymology is not clearly documented in standard reference works.

James Tynion IV (born 1987) is a prominent bearer of the name. He is an American comic book writer and creator, known for work across independent and mainstream publishers. He first drew broad attention with The Woods (2014–2016, written with artist Michael Dialynas) from Boom! Studios. He later achieved widespread acclaim for Something Is Killing the Children (2019–present, with Werther Dell’Edera), a horror-mystery series. He co-created and writes The Department of Truth (2020–present, with artist Martin Simmonds). He has also written for DC Comics, including a run on Batman. His body of work spans horror, mystery, and superhero genres, and he has contributed to both creator-owned projects and licensed properties.

In popular culture, the name Tynion is primarily recognized through James Tynion IV, who is regarded as a prolific contributor to contemporary horror and superhero comics. Outside of this, the surname remains comparatively rare, and there are no widely documented alternative figures or widely known organizations strongly associated with the name in standard reference sources.