Who’s a good girl? Definitely not Pickle’s mommy. From the brilliantly twisted mind of Sarah H. Cho comes Pickle’s Mommy is a Murderer!, a darkly comedic new thriller that proves man’s best friend might also be the key to catching a killer. Artists Writers & Artisans (AWA) announced the 56-page one-shot, written by Cho with artwork by C.P. Smith, arriving on January 20, 2027. Mixing The Silence of the Lambs with Doctor Dolittle, the wildly unconventional murder mystery follows a pet psychic and a retired police dog as they sniff out a possible serial killer hiding in plain sight.

Set in 1997 Portland, Pickle’s Mommy is a Murderer!! blends grisly crime, offbeat humor, and classic detective noir with an unexpectedly heartfelt exploration of grief, loneliness, and loyalty. The title marks Cho’s third collaboration with AWA and reunites her with Smith following their work together on the provocative psychological thriller Camgirl. This time, the creative duo trades cyberstalkers and futuristic technology for four-legged witnesses, questionable pet parenting, and a murder investigation unlike any other.

In Pickle’s Mommy is a Murderer!!, Klarisse is the Pacific Northwest’s go-to pet psychic, helping owners understand everything from anxious corgis to picky pugs. But when a Chihuahua named Pickle starts sharing disturbing details about her beloved owner, Melanie, Klarisse suspects this seemingly ordinary dog mom has more to her than meets the eye. Could Melanie be a murderer? Maybe even a serial killer? Determined to uncover the truth, Klarisse enlists the help of Louis, a no-nonsense retired K9 police dog desperate for a new purpose. Armed with Klarisse’s ability to communicate with animals and Louis’s detective instincts (and exceptional nose), the unlikely duo sets out to solve a mystery that could prove deadly.

Pickle’s Mommy is a Murderer!! is written by Sarah H. Cho with artwork by C.P. Smith, and lettering by Steve Wands. The mature-rated one-shot features a main cover by Rahzzah and a secondary cover by Keron Grant. The thriller-comedy will be available both online and in-store wherever comics are sold on Wednesday, January 20, 2027.