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Skull Cat and the Vampire’s Amulet is a solid graphic novel for younger readers

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Scully is starting to like his job at the spooky castle… but when he tries to show his dad there’s nothing to fear, everything goes wrong!

Scully Catterson doesn’t understand why his father is so worried about Scully working at Le Dark Château, an eerily blood-red castle that’s rumored to be the home of a pair of vampires. Giving him a tour of the castle’s beautiful gardens might have started to change his mind…if he hadn’t been abducted by a flying pirate ship! Now it’s up to Scully to save the day again, joined by a grumpy goblin and a disgruntled vine dragon. But will this clumsy team catch up with the villains before the secrets of the Vampire’s Amulet are revealed and the Ultimate Power is unleashed? And will Mr. Catterson learn to trust his son, so Scully can become the hero he’s destined to be?

Story: Norman Shurtliff
Art: Norman Shurtliff

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Preview: Skull Cat and the Vampires Amulet

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Skull Cat and the Vampires Amulet

by Norman Shurtliff

Scully is starting to like his job at the spooky castle… but when he tries to show his dad there’s nothing to fear, everything goes wrong!

Scully Catterson doesn’t understand why his father is so worried about Scully working at Le Dark Château, an eerily blood-red castle that’s rumored to be the home of a pair of vampires. Giving him a tour of the castle’s beautiful gardens might have started to change his mind…if he hadn’t been abducted by a flying pirate ship! Now it’s up to Scully to save the day again, joined by a grumpy goblin and a disgruntled vine dragon. But will this clumsy team catch up with the villains before the secrets of the Vampire’s Amulet are revealed and the Ultimate Power is unleashed? And will Mr. Catterson learn to trust his son, so Scully can become the hero he’s destined to be?

Cover of the comic book 'Skull Cat and the Vampire's Amulet' featuring a cartoon cat character falling while reaching for an amulet, surrounded by swirling vines.
A cartoon scene featuring a young cat character holding scissors, talking confidently to a concerned bear character. In the background, vines are moving, hinting at a playful atmosphere. The cat reassures the bear by interpreting the movement as just the wind.
A comic strip featuring a whimsical cat character reacting with surprise and annoyance. The character is holding a pair of scissors while surrounded by tangled vines, with dynamic action words like 'WAP!' and 'YEE-OUCH!' capturing the playful chaos.
A whimsical comic panel featuring a green, plant-like creature exclaiming, 'Who dares destroy the last Vwyrm?' A startled character with a bandaged arm is shown tripping towards a trash can, while a small animal observes. The comic style is colorful and playful.
A colorful comic panel featuring a surprised cat character and various whimsical creatures, including a turtle. The turtle is launched into the air, while the cat looks on curiously. The background is filled with vibrant plant life.
A comic panel featuring an anthropomorphic cat with a surprised expression as a green, angry creature looms above. The creature has a humorous face, while the surrounding setting is colorful and whimsical. The cat's friend, an animal in a different outfit, is warning the cat to get out of the way.
A comic strip featuring a cartoon cat character reassuring a turtle about a green creature. The green creature appears intimidating but is being challenged by the characters. The scene includes dialogue about confronting bullies and ends with a humorous chomp sound and laughter from a blue ghost-like character.
A colorful comic strip featuring a giant green plant creature confronting two characters: a small white cat and a brown anthropomorphic figure. The plant, with an expressive face, appears to be angry while the characters react with surprise and determination. The scene includes humorous elements like a trash can and various magical objects, creating a whimsical atmosphere.

Preview: Skull Cat and the Curious Castle

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Skull Cat and the Curious Castle

(W) Norman Shurtliff (A) Norman Shurtliff
In Shops: Feb 22, 2023
SRP: $14.99

Even though the castle is an eerie place, full of dark secrets, Scully the Cat is excited to start his new job and prove himself to be a great gardener. But wait a minute… what happened to all his co-workers? Were they devoured by bloodthirsty vampires? Spooked by a love-struck ghost? Pranked by a comic-reading goblin? Enchanted by a sleepy sorcerer? Will Scully have to become the hero and uncover the truth behind Le Dark Chateau? He never signed up for this! Middle-grade readers who love fantasy and spooky adventure will treasure Norman Shurtliff’s debut graphic novel like a magical gem.

Skull Cat and the Curious Castle