Who Would Like This Book:
If heart-racing horror, dark secrets, and jaw-dropping twists are your thing, you’re in for a treat! Wytches offers a unique, adrenaline-fueled reinvention of witch lore - think less broomsticks and more mind-bending terror. Paired with moody, evocative art by Jock, this comic delivers both chills and real emotional stakes. Perfect for mature teens and adults, especially fans of Locke & Key, 30 Days of Night, or anyone itching for a horror fix that dares to do something different.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Readers who prefer neat, clean art styles might be thrown off by the gritty, impressionistic visuals. The story’s relentless darkness and emotional intensity may also be a bit much for younger readers or those seeking lighter, more uplifting tales. And if you’re expecting stereotypical witches, think again - these creatures are disturbingly original! Plus, horror purists who dislike exposition or slower story moments might not be fully won over.
About:
'Wytches #1' in the series 'Wytches' by Erico Assis, Jock, Clem Robins, Matt Hollingsworth, Scott Snyder is a gripping and unsettling comic series that blends horror and supernatural elements. The tangled storytelling and eerie artwork create an atmosphere of tension and unease that draws readers into its world. The story follows the Rooks family, particularly 13-year-old Sailor and her guilt-ridden father, Charlie, as they navigate through cursed pledges to the wytches of Litchfield, New Hampshire. The narrative explores primal fears, the complexities of human relationships, and the intense terror that parents feel when their child is endangered. The art style, colored with impressionistic strokes, complements the modern, graffiti-like look of the story, which revolves around monster hunters, monster collaborators, and a tale of survival against supernatural forces.
The first volume of this graphic novel turns the lore of witches upside down, introducing readers to a fresh take on dark magic and supernatural entities. The story centers around Sailor and her family's fight for survival against the wytches who have marked her. combines original, scary storytelling with unique art by Jock to create a chilling reading experience that delves into the depths of horror and human emotions.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The graphic nature of the horror elements, including child endangerment and trauma, warrant a high content warning.
From The Publisher:
"It's fabulous. A triumph." - Stephen King
"Dark and brutal... Wytches are like nothing horror fans have ever seen" - USA Today
Everything you thought you knew about witches is wrong. They are much darker, and they are much more horrifying. Wytches takes the mythology of witches to a far creepier, bone-chilling place than readers have dared venture before.
When the Rooks family moves to the remote town of Litchfield, NH to escape a haunting trauma, they're hopeful about starting over. But something evil is waiting for them in the woods just beyond town. Watching from the trees. Ancient...and hungry. Collects Wytches #1-6.
"The most terrifying comic you've ever read." - MTV News
"Dark and brutal... Wytches are like nothing horror fans have ever seen" - USA Today
"Very, very scary... Much like the works of Mary Shelley and the other writers of the Villa Diodati..." - Paste Magazine
"Snyder has tackled horror before, but Wytches sets out to be an entirely new level of scary." -Complex Magazine
"An awesome and at times terrifying tale." -IGN
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Wytches #1?
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