The moon is stuck in the midnight sky like a broken clock, and the sun is a distant memory. In this quiet seaside town, no one remembers how long this unnatural darkness lasted. That is, no one but 12-year-old Madeline Tock, a curious girl who lives in a cemetery and cares for the dead. In gratitude, the deceased whisper to her their concerns, like an overprotective but loving father. Be careful of this endless night and the girl who causes it.
Because there are other people who can hear those whispers. . . A person whose gown is a map of the universe, whose hair is a tangled constellation, and whose eyes are like the light of distant stars. Night mother. Her basic duty is to gather the souls of the dead into a lantern and send them to their eternal resting place as beautiful moonlight. But when a lust for power threatens to steal the souls of the living, Madeline bravely stands up to protect her town and her loved ones. Will Madeline be able to get the sun back, or will she be seduced by this mysterious woman’s starry promises?
night mother
Jeremy Lambert and Alexa Sharp
Text: Becca Carey
Release date: October 8, 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. (February 24, 2024) – Oni Press, a multi-Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher that has published groundbreaking comics and graphic fiction since 1997, is pleased to announce that Jeremy We are proud to announce THE NIGHT MOTHER, a mysterious new graphic novel by Lambert (Doom Patrol). , Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Goosebumps) and Alexa Sharpe (Lumberjanes, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Uncanny Magazine). THE NIGHT MOTHER is the first in a three-volume series that immerses readers in a starry world of coffins and whispers, fate and enemies. Look out for Volume 1 to hit shelves on October 8th.
The moon is stuck in the midnight sky like a broken clock, and the sun is a distant memory. In this quiet seaside town, no one remembers how long this unnatural darkness lasted. That is, no one but 12-year-old Madeline Tock, a curious girl who lives in a cemetery and cares for the dead. In gratitude, the deceased whisper to her their concerns, like an overprotective but loving father. Be careful of this endless night and the girl who causes it.
Because there are other people who can hear those whispers. . . A person whose gown is a map of the universe, whose hair is a tangled constellation, and whose eyes are like the light of distant stars. Night mother. Her basic duty is to gather the souls of the dead into a lantern and send them to their eternal resting place as beautiful moonlight. But when her lust for power drives her to steal souls from the living, Madeline bravely stands up to protect her town and the people she loves. Will Madeline be able to get the sun back, or will she be seduced by this mysterious woman’s starry promises?
“The Night Mother is an unknown, supernatural snow globe world in which frightened Madeline Tock must learn to trust herself amidst distorted expectations. It’s a place where women come and collect their souls in a lantern,” Lambert said. “We all have our own melting pot in our youth…a pressure cooker of fear, love, and discovery…when we find out who we are with many shadows chasing us. Maddie’s.”
The Night Mother is perfect for fans of dark fantasy and cozy horror. This eerily beautiful graphic novel is aimed at middle grade readers and above, and will resonate with both young adult and adult readers. Leica films such as Kubo and the Two Strings and Coraline, and books such as Through the Woods, The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Starless Sea, and Plenty of Darkness. Preferring tweens and teens will find unforgettable solace in this graphic novel.
Written by Jeremy Lambert (Doom Patrol, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Goosebumps) and written by Alexa Sharp (Lumberjanes, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Uncanny “The Night Mother” is a richly illustrated gothic tale perfect for readers of all ages. Wonders of the Night Sky – Don’t miss the debut on October 8th!
