From the co-creator of the Eisner Award-winning, bestselling POWERS comes this brand-new anthropomorphic supernatural series that’s Hellboy meets Redwall.
Loosely based on real events in 12th century England during what was known as “The Anarchy,” a time when the country was beset with plague, civil war, and demons.
William of Newbury is a neurotic monk, fearful of the earthly world, but confident and unwavering in the face of true evil. He fights the dead to restore peace, but his brother is intent on stopping him, fearing for his soul. Newbury is dark, yet quaint, deadly yet cute. Follow him as he negotiates with thieves, evades his brother and the church, and battles the undead and evil spirits.
This is a tale fit for lovers of history and supernatural folklore of all ages.
Collects the comic book series William of Newbury #1–#4.
"Historical sources? A Raccoon who turns unsettled spirits? Threading the needle with a bit of Elis Peters' strong minded monk Cadfael and a blessing of medieval ghost hunting, Mike Oeming has woven more wonderful fibers into the rich tapestry of talking animal stories with his William of Newburgh."—David Petersen (Mouse Guard)
“I became a fan of Michael Oeming's work from the first time I read Powers, and Willam of Newbury just makes me appreciate his work even more with his beautiful storytelling, artwork, and research into creating such a unique world and characters. If you are not already an Oeming fan this will make you one!”—Stan Sakai
“It’s kinda like The Exorcist meets The Secret of Nimh meets The Name of the Rose. So of course I’m in.”—Eric Powell
From the co-creator of the Eisner Award-winning, bestselling POWERS comes this brand-new anthropomorphic supernatural series that’s Hellboy meets Redwall.
Loosely based on real events in 12th century England during what was known as “The Anarchy,” a time when the country was beset with plague, civil war, and demons.
William of Newbury is a neurotic monk, fearful of the earthly world, but confident and unwavering in the face of true evil. He fights the dead to restore peace, but his brother is intent on stopping him, fearing for his soul. Newbury is dark, yet quaint, deadly yet cute. Follow him as he negotiates with thieves, evades his brother and the church, and battles the undead and evil spirits.
This is a tale fit for lovers of history and supernatural folklore of all ages.
Collects the comic book series William of Newbury #1–#4.
Praise
"Historical sources? A Raccoon who turns unsettled spirits? Threading the needle with a bit of Elis Peters' strong minded monk Cadfael and a blessing of medieval ghost hunting, Mike Oeming has woven more wonderful fibers into the rich tapestry of talking animal stories with his William of Newburgh."—David Petersen (Mouse Guard)
“I became a fan of Michael Oeming's work from the first time I read Powers, and Willam of Newbury just makes me appreciate his work even more with his beautiful storytelling, artwork, and research into creating such a unique world and characters. If you are not already an Oeming fan this will make you one!”—Stan Sakai
“It’s kinda like The Exorcist meets The Secret of Nimh meets The Name of the Rose. So of course I’m in.”—Eric Powell
