The Summoning Vol. 1

(W) Elyse Castro (A) Elyse Castro

In The Summoning Vol 1: The Art of the Craft, Claire specializes in the magik of manifestation, creating art pieces that are capable of coming to life! But she wants to do more—and to be more—so when she learns that a prestigious magikal institution called the Ridgewood Coven is accepting applicants for the first time in years, she’s determined to improve her skills and make her mark. 

But first, Claire has to pass the Coven’s rigorous application process. With the help of her best friend Edgar; her curmudgeonly rabbit neighbor Flufftops; her magikal rival Swan; and a host of new friends, Claire is going summon ghosts, battle trolls, and even befriend Death—but will it be enough to impress the Coven and secure a spot within their ranks? Or will Claire’s self-doubt keep her from manifesting magikal art ever again? 

Through it all, the sinister secrets of the closed-off Ridgewood Coven slowly come to light. Not everything is as it seems, and difficult decisions lie ahead: Will Claire be up to the task? 

Oni Press has unveiled a look inside The Summoning Vol 1: The Art of the Craft, the spooky debut graphic novel from cartoonist Elyse Castro—materializing in bookshops on October 7th! Expanding on the world first introduced in the hit YouTube short – created by Castro and produced by FredFilms—that has since accrued more than 6 million views worldwide, the long-awaited, full-length first volume of Castro’s graphic novel trilogy weaves a cozy, coming-of-age-tale that follows Claire, a young witch, and her kitty familiar, Edgar, as they seek to hone her magikal abilities. 

In The Summoning Vol 1: The Art of the Craft, Claire specializes in the magik of manifestation, creating art pieces that are capable of coming to life! But she wants to do more—and to be more—so when she learns that a prestigious magikal institution called the Ridgewood Coven is accepting applicants for the first time in years, she’s determined to improve her skills and make her mark. 

But first, Claire has to pass the Coven’s rigorous application process. With the help of her best friend Edgar; her curmudgeonly rabbit neighbor Flufftops; her magikal rival Swan; and a host of new friends, Claire is going summon ghosts, battle trolls, and even befriend Death—but will it be enough to impress the Coven and secure a spot within their ranks? Or will Claire’s self-doubt keep her from manifesting magikal art ever again? 

Through it all, the sinister secrets of the closed-off Ridgewood Coven slowly come to light. Not everything is as it seems, and difficult decisions lie ahead: Will Claire be up to the task? 

A wonderful world of magik, art, and friendship awaits readers in the first volume of The Summoning, the debut graphic novel from the exciting new voice of Elyse Castro, creator of the animated short of the same name! Just in time for Halloween, The Summoning Vol 1: The Art of the Craft appears in comic shops and bookstores on October 7th, 2025.