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Dwellings

Jay Stephens author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oni Press,US

Published:7th May '24

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Dwellings cover

Welcome to Elwich—an oasis of small-town perfection, where the schools overflow with cheery-eyed children, lovingly adorned homes line the historic boulevards . . . and only the crows can see the deep, festering rot that lurks beneath the pristine surface.

Murder.
Demonology.
Possession.
Obsession.

Elwich has them all on offer—and behind every dwelling awaits a horrifying new story to be told.

Shock, terror, and wry humor pepper every page of Emmy Award-winning, Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist and animator Jay Stephens’s Dwellings.

"A single, rewardingly complicated narrative [...] It's the sort of thing you can enjoy once, and then resolve not to read again because it was too disturbing and then immediately pick back up." * The New York Times *
"Readers who enjoyed Afterlife with Archie by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa or Octopus Girl by Toru Yamazaki will enjoy untangling the plots of these six cutesy yet highly disturbing stories." * Library Journal *
"A gags and gore combo that looks like Charlie Brown turned into a psychopath." * Publishers Weekly, Top 10 Adult Comics for Spring *
"Recommend this book to fans of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac,where along with gory content comes a healthy dose of dark humor."
  * Booklist *
“Quite possibly the best horror comic of the last 20 years.”

  * The Comics Journal *
“A twisted horror comedy series where darkness lurks beneath the squeaky-clean exterior of an idyllic small town.”

  * IGN *
“This year’s most unique and twisted horror reading experience… Retro cuteness and bloody gore make for a disturbingly nostalgic twinge…  An oversized helping of deliciously discomforting horror.” * House of Nerd *
“Glorious and gorgeous old-school cartooning with a sinister underbelly. Highly recommended!" -- Jeff Lemire
Dwellings is an unnerving collection of interconnected short stories set in the town of Elwich. Each story combines the aesthetics of classic all-ages comics with horror tropes to create a unique, unforgettable reading experience.” * CBR *
“Superb… a compelling read from start to finish.”
  * Comics Beat *

ISBN: 9781637152911

Dimensions: 259mm x 168mm x 25mm

Weight: 934g

272 pages