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The Ancient, Irish Myth The Hound of Ulster Gets a New Take in Hound

The ancient, Irish myth—The Hound of Ulster—is retold for a contemporary audience in Hound, by Paul J. Bolger, Barry Devlin, and Dee Cunniffe.

In 50 BCE, Morrigan, the goddess of war, has become restless as a long-lasting peace settles over Ireland. Deciding the time of peace must end, she chooses Setanta, the nephew of the king of the north, to become her ward. After a young Setanta slays the demon-hound of Cullan, he becomes known as Cú Cullan—The Hound of Cullan. As Cú Cullan grows older, it is apparent that an extraordinary power lies within him . . . and a great darkness. When he chooses the quiet life of a farmer over the sword, Morrigan, angry at the betrayal, instigates an invasion of his homeland and Cú Cullan must challenge fate itself to keep the goddess at bay.

Hound hardcover will be available everywhere books are sold March 9, 2022. It is available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop, and bookstores. Hound sits at 488 pages and will retail for $49.99.

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