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Of Swamp & Sea Vol. 2 reveals some secrets and continues the solid fantasy horror adventure

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Mercy Harding isn’t entirely human. Turns out, she’s not the only one harboring a monstrous side. As a brash young monster hunter, Jonah faced a terrifying creature known as the Final Visitor. He barely escaped with his life and now shares the Visitor’s devastating power. But if he dares to use it, he brings the monster closer.

With the Final Visitor on Jonah’s trail and time running short to free Mercy from her wolfish possession, the two continue their journey to Port Falrest. Hoping to pick up speed, they catch a ride from a troop of traveling musicians. But can Mercy keep her wolf side hidden among these strangers? Especially when a particularly nosy one keeps grilling her about her true feelings for Jonah?

By: Mia Jay Boulton and Laurel Boulton

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Of Swamp & Sea Vol. 1 is a solid debut and fans of monster hunter stories should check it out

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Mercy Gray Harding’s troubles all started in the swampland on the outskirts of town, where a mist wolf murdered her father. She enlists a monster hunter named Jonah to put the creature down, but the plan quickly falls apart. When the incorporeal beast tries to attack Mercy, it instead possesses her, and is bound to her body and mind. Now Mercy’s human and wolfish sides grapple for control, and she is haunted by the memories of both.

Jonah promises to free her from the monster, and the two set off for a cure. But the open road is full of untold danger, and her new powers come in handy. And is it Mercy or the wolf who is flirting with the handsome Jonah?

By: Mia Jay Boulton and Laurel Boulton

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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First Second gets a new sister imprint, 23rd Street Books

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Macmillan Publishers has announced the launch of a new imprint dedicated to publishing graphic novels for adults, 23rd Street Books, to be helmed by Mark Siegel as Vice President, Executive Editorial & Creative Director for both First Second and 23rd St. Editorial Director Calista Brill, who joined First Second in 2008, will work closely with Siegel on the direction of both imprints.

Mirroring the same passion for great voices and unique talents that make First Second so distinctive, 23rd Street intends to serve as a home for the very best creators in the comics field, and to deliver graphic novels that span styles and genres, from the hilarious to the serious, from the escapist to the realest, from high-octane fiction in every genre to groundbreaking nonfiction—with a trademark commitment to aesthetics and editorial excellence.

23rd Street is launching in 2025 with an impressive roster of projects. These include new publications from legendary First Second creators like Gene Luen Yang and Ben Hatke; pulling in great talents from many fields including actor/comedian Damon Wayans, Jr., and poet/performer Saul Williams,  as well as projects from new talents Jesse Lonergan, Anna Meyer, and Laurel and Mia Boulton; with more to be announced. First Second’s existing collection of graphic novels for adults, including the bestselling The Adventure Zone series, will join the 23rd Street list moving forward. 

First Second will continue to publish and acquire acclaimed and groundbreaking graphic novels for children and teens, and Brill and Siegel will be working closely on both. Creative Director Kirk Benshoff will oversee both art departments. Siegel, Brill, and Benshoff will continue to report to Allison Verost, SVP and Publisher. Tess Banta has joined 23rd Street Books as Editor, with additional new hires to come.