The Acclaimed YA Graphic Novel Trilogy Returns This Fall
Praise for Clementine Book One:
“Tillie Walden brings heartfelt and compassionate storytelling to the world of The Walking Dead and the result is one of the most compelling and immersive reads of the year.”- Jeff Lemire, Sweet Tooth
“Clementine tells the story of the strength of teens the brutal world of the Walking Dead. With compelling characters and a powerful narrative, I couldn’t put this book down.”- Victoria Ying, Hungry Ghost
Today Skybound Comet unveiled a brand-new trailer Clementine Book Two, the hugely anticipated second installment of the trilogy from award-winning writer/artist & Vermont’s Cartoonist Laureate Tillie Walden (Spinning, On A Sunbeam). Set in the world of Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead and following the 2023 Eisner Award-nominated Clementine Book One, Book Two will be released in October 2023.
The new trailer showcases Clementine, Ricca, and Olivia, who after a narrow escape may have found a new home on a remote island off the coast of Canada with new friends and a new mentor. Is this what a normal life looks like? Is it safe to fall in love? But when the island’s safety is questioned and a secret is revealed, Clementine has a choice: keep running and save herself–or fight and lose it all!
The upcoming original graphic novel is a tentpole release for Skybound Comet, the acclaimed original graphic novel imprint aimed at Young Adult (Ages 12+) and Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) audiences, but sure to captivate readers of all ages.
Clementine Book Two joins an exciting 2023 Skybound Comet slate that includes recent releases Scurry (Diamond Code MAR228456, ISBN: 978-1-5343-2436-7), the new Middle Grade graphic novel from webcomics superstar Mac Smith, marking the first-ever collection of the smash-hit webcomic in a complete volume; Outpost Zero: The Complete Collection (MAR228457, ISBN: 978-1-5343-2437-4), which collects the acclaimed YA series from Eisner Award winners Sean Kelley McKeever (Spider Man Loves Mary Jane) and Alexandre Tefenkgi (The Good Asian) in a single volume; and acclaimed author Michelle Fus’ first book in a new series of graphic novels collecting their groundbreaking YA webcomic, Ava’s Demon Book One: Reborn (MAR228458, ISBN: 978-1-5343-2438-1). Sea Serpent’s Heir Book Two (AUG228503, ISBN 978-1-5343-9993-8), which continues the YA fantasy trilogy by Mairghread Scott (Dragon Age: Absolution) and Pablo Tunica (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) will be available in September 2023.
Clementine Book Two (Diamond Code APR228664, ISBN 978-1-5343-2519-7 I SRP: $14.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 and everywhere books are sold, along with digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Official Clementine Book Two Synopsis:
Clementine and her new friends are rescued by an island community led by an enigmatic doctor, Miss Morro, but just as Clementine’s scars are finally beginning to heal, she discovers dark secrets that threaten to tear her new life apart. Can Miss Morro be trusted? What about the rest of the islanders? And just how far will Clementine go to protect the ones she loves?
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