Loving, Ohio
Published on 6. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-5067-4156-7 (ISBN)
Description
“We all lived here. In some way. And wherever you live it leaves imprints on you”
After the mysterious suicide of their friend, Sloane, Elliott, Cameron, and Ana are just trying to get through the rest of high school. They live in Loving, Ohio—a town built around The Chorus, a new age cult with members firmly planted in positions of power and influence throughout the community.
Through their grief a series of murders throw these friends into a mystery connected to everything around them. Sloane and her friends have to escape a roaming murderer, figure out their place in the world, and deal with loss all in the looming shadow of The Chorus. But through it they will find the true cost of friendship and the adulthood they seek.
Gut punching emotion drives the mystery of Loving, Ohio. This beautifully drawn coming of age graphic novel will stay on the mind for days after reading. An expertly crafted tale about what happens when something infects every institution and structure within a community.
One of New York Public Library's Best New Comics of 2024 for Adults!
After the mysterious suicide of their friend, Sloane, Elliott, Cameron, and Ana are just trying to get through the rest of high school. They live in Loving, Ohio—a town built around The Chorus, a new age cult with members firmly planted in positions of power and influence throughout the community.
Through their grief a series of murders throw these friends into a mystery connected to everything around them. Sloane and her friends have to escape a roaming murderer, figure out their place in the world, and deal with loss all in the looming shadow of The Chorus. But through it they will find the true cost of friendship and the adulthood they seek.
Gut punching emotion drives the mystery of Loving, Ohio. This beautifully drawn coming of age graphic novel will stay on the mind for days after reading. An expertly crafted tale about what happens when something infects every institution and structure within a community.
One of New York Public Library's Best New Comics of 2024 for Adults!
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Language
English
Place of publication
Milwaukie
United States
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: From Eighth Grade to Twelfth Grade, Interest Age: From 13 to 17 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
402 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5067-4156-7 (9781506741567)
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Matthew Erman is a comics writer from Columbus, Ohio. Alongside his wife Lisa Sterle, he is the co-creators of the critically acclaimed comic series' Lost Lost and Witchblood. Erman has since created the surreal sci-fi comic book series, Good Luck for BOOM! Studios. His next original graphic novel, BONDING, through Vault Comics will be in stores everywhere Winter 2023. He is represented by Moe Ferrera of BookEnds Literary and has upcoming comics with IDW, Dark Horse and Mad Cave Studios. Look for him in the stars and you will find his face.
Sam Beck is a writer and illustrator living in Toronto. She likes to explore themes of identity and relationships through the lens of fantasy. Sam has done work with Dark Horse, Vault Comics, and BOOM! Studios. When she's not drawing, find her admiring the forests of northern Ontario or playing the ocarina and guitar.
Sam Beck is a writer and illustrator living in Toronto. She likes to explore themes of identity and relationships through the lens of fantasy. Sam has done work with Dark Horse, Vault Comics, and BOOM! Studios. When she's not drawing, find her admiring the forests of northern Ontario or playing the ocarina and guitar.