Exclusive Preview: ‘Hex Vet’
We broke the news about Hex Vet back in May, and now we’re happy to bring you an exclusive 20-page preview—the first look at this super-cute new graphic novel by Sam Davies, creator of the webcomic Shutterhug. It’s a story about magical veterinarians who care for supernatural animals, and it will be published by BOOM! Studios under their KaBOOM! imprint in December. Enjoy!
Filed under: All Ages, Graphic Novels, Previews
About Brigid Alverson
Brigid Alverson, the editor of the Good Comics for Kids blog, has been reading comics since she was 4. She has an MFA in printmaking and has worked as a book editor, a newspaper reporter, and assistant to the mayor of a small city. In addition to editing GC4K, she is a regular columnist for SLJ, a contributing editor at ICv2, an editor at Smash Pages, and a writer for Publishers Weekly. Brigid is married to a physicist and has two daughters. She was a judge for the 2012 Eisner Awards.
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I have been watching your comics and artwork on Tumblr for a long while and seeing that your talent has been noticed by others and has produced this comic fills me with glee. Even if it is supposed to be for children, I am going to try to see everything you come out with.
Really looking forward to what comes and how the story develops. Best of luck!
I’ve seen you work on tumblr and I love these ideas And I’d love to continue reading this Series/Book!
this is such a fresh, vibrant comic with an adorable, unique style!! I’ve been following your comics for quite a while and to see the varied designs of animals and characters involved in the story brings my heart so much joy. im /so/ excited to see the final product and the progress along the way!