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July 1, 2019 by Brigid Alverson

Exclusive: Dark Horse to Publish ‘Jia and the Nian Monster’

July 1, 2019 by Brigid Alverson   Leave a Comment

Ahead of Comic-Con International at San Diego, we’re breaking news of a new graphic novel from Dark Horse, Jia and the Nian Monster, with a story based on Chinese folklore.

Dark Horse Comics president and founder Mike Richardson is writing the novel, and artist Megan Huang is drawing it. Huang has previously worked on the Action Lab series Princeless and Double Jumpers.

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From the press release:

In Jia and the Nian Monster, each new year is marked by a monster’s attack on their mountain village. This year, young Jia and her friend Deshi have decided to fight back. For Deshi, it is the grand adventure he has always dreamed of taking part in. For Jia, it is revenge for the loss of her mother—who was taken by the monster five years before. But it will take more than mere pluck and courage to best the beast of the mountain, which is where the mysterious stranger who has befriended Jia and Deshi comes in …

The 80-page graphic novel is scheduled for a March 2020 release with a cover price of $12.99. The full press release is below.

SDCC 2019: NEW YEAR, SAME OLD MONSTER

New Original Graphic Novel from Mike Richardson and Megan Huang

MILWAUKIE, Ore. (July 1, 2019) – In honor of our partnership with Vanguard Visionary Associates, Dark Horse Comics is proud to present Jia and the Nian Monster. Based on an ancient Chinese legend, Jia and the Nian Monsterblends fantasy, fable, and the invention of gunpowder into a tale of courage and friendship. Written by Dark Horse Comics President and Founder Mike Richardson (47 Ronin,Father’s Day, and The Atomic Legion), and illustrated by artist Megan Huang (Princeless, Double Jumpers), Jia and the Nian Monstercould be a new children’s classic!

“I’m pleased to work with artist Megan Huang to bring this Chinese legend to life for readers of all ages,” said writer Mike Richardson. “I’ve always been interested in Chinese lore and hope to impart that interest on a new generation of readers.” 

In Jia and the Nian Monster, each new year is marked by a monster’s attack on their mountain village. This year, young Jia and her friend Deshi have decided to fight back. For Deshi, it is the grand adventure he has always dreamed of taking part in. For Jia, it is revenge for the loss of her mother—who was taken by the monster five years before. But it will take more than mere pluck and courage to best the beast of the mountain, which is where the mysterious stranger who has befriended Jia and Deshi comes in …

“Jia and the Nian Monsterhas been a pleasure to work on,” said artist Megan Huang. “With this being my first original graphic novel, the pressure was on, but everyone involved has been so lovely and helpful. I’ve really pushed myself throughout the past few months to do Mike’s script justice and make the team proud. The honor really has been all mine, and I hope readers can see the passion that we all put into it.”

Jia and the Nian Monster goes on sale in comic shops on March 18, 2020, and in bookstores on March 31, 2020. This 80-page original graphic novel retails for $12.99 and is available for pre-order through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Things From Another World, and at local comic shops. 

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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 and a newspaper reporter; now she is assistant to the mayor of Melrose, Massachusetts. In addition to editing GC4K, she writes about comics and graphic novels at MangaBlog, SLJTeen, Publishers Weekly Comics World, Comic Book Resources, MTV Geek, and Good E-Reader.com. Brigid is married to a physicist and has two daughters in college, which is why she writes so much. She was a judge for the 2012 Eisner Awards.

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