The deal of the day over at Things From Another World today is the Van Helsing’s Night Off trade paperback by Nicolas Mahler for only $4.99 (that’s 61% off the list price of $12.95).

Note – This deal is valid only for today, Friday, October 21, 2011, til 11:59PM PST while supplies last. Visit the TFAW’s Deal of the Day page to view the hours left in the sale as well as quantities left on the item.

If this sells out, there’s also a Nick and Dent version for only $6.47 (that’s 50% off the list price of $12.95).

Austrian cartoonist Nicolas Mahler is famous for his silent and sophisticated comics. Perfect for fans of Edward Gorey, this volume includes humorous comics stories featuring the classic archetypes of the mummy, vampire, wolfman, Frankenstein, and, of course, Van Helsing. These short stories are intriguing, humorous, and illustrated in a whimsical, yet weighted, sketchy style. This first American compilation will be sure to create an instant fan base.