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The New York Public Library’s Best Books forTeens

An evil spell has been cast on theQueen of Maar and her Captain of the Guard will do anything to reverse it. Theironly hope lies on an island half a world away–a place known in myth as Isola,land of the dead.

Gotham Academy creatorsBrenden Fletcher and Karl Kerschl reunite with series colorist MSASSYK andletterer Aditya Bidikar for a breathtaking fantasy adventure two decades in themaking.

Recommended for fans of StudioGhibli and the work of Hayao Miyazaki.

Collects issues 1 through5.

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"Everything my Mononoke-loving heart could want. April can't come soon enough." -Jen Bartel "One of the best-looking comics I've seen in years. Engrossing, warm, inspiring work; I love it." -Tradd Moore "Holy cow, folks, you are not going to want to miss this. Lovely and immersive." -Kurt Busiek "Brenden Fletcher, Karl Kerschl, and MSASSYK have crafted something wondrous here, and I highly recommend it. Give it a read." -Bleeding Cool "Read it." -Comicosity "This blew me away. Just amazing. Brenden Fletcher, Karl Kerschl, and Msassyk have created something so beautiful." -Tula Lotay