Mine Is a Long, Lonesome Grave - by Justin Jordan (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"Horror fans will fall under this graphic novel's spell." --Publishers Weekly

From the writer of The Strange Talent of Luther Strode and the artists of House of Slaughter and Morning Star--folk magic and cold-blooded revenge collide in rural Appalachia!

Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated writer Justin Jordan (The Strange Talent of Luther Strode, Dead Body Road) and #1 bestselling artist Chris Shehan (House of Slaughter), and Ringo Award nominated-artist Maan House (Morning Star) throw a brass-knuckled gut punch of revenge-horror torn from the forgotten corners of West Virginia, where magic and murder go hand in hand . . .

Harley Creed is a bad man. He used to be worse.

A violent ex-con with a string of brutal crimes in his past, he only wanted one thing when he finally walked free from prison: to leave Briar Falls, WV, behind and disappear forever. But Harley's hometown has a strange way of swallowing people whole--call it a consequence of the low-level folk magic that has permeated its darker corners for generations. And now that Harley has returned, pent-up vengeance for his past crimes is about to come roaring back. Somebody has put a hex on him--and Harley has seven days before he dies in twisted, screaming agony.

To reverse it, Harley must find and kill his unseen enemy before their curse can reap its terrible end. But in Briar Falls, there's no shortage of suspects--and Harley is coming for them all. If can't have peace, at least he can have revenge.

Review Quotes

"Folk horror meets small-town noir in this chilling outing from Jordan, Shehan, and House. [...] Horror fans will fall under this graphic novel's spell."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"If you're looking for a comic book loaded with action-packed gunfights, knife fights, and the occasional explosion, Mine is a Long, Lonesome Grave is definitely for you."-- "Comicon.com"

"The blood-soaked Appalachian revenge epic reaches its pulse-pounding apex... With Justin Jordan's sharp writing and Maan House's evocative art, this Oni Press finale is set to deliver a powerful and unforgettable conclusion... A must-read for fans of the series and for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted horror comic that doesn't shy away from the darkness. It's a testament to the power of independent comics to tell unique and challenging stories."-- "Comic Book Addicts"

"This is an engaging blend of crime and folk-horror. If you're a fan of crime comics and you're not reading this title - - you are missing out... This tale would only be half as effective without the creepy art by Chris Shehan and moody coloring by Alessandro Santoro. Quite the team-up, along with Justin Jordan's gritty, hard-hitting drama... The story-telling is top notch."-- "Pop Culture Podium"

About the Author

Justin Jordan broke into comics with the Image series The Strange Talent of Luther Strode. Since no one threw him back out after said break in, he has gone on to work for every major comics publisher. He is owned by two cats, George and Tom.

Chris Shehan is an American comic artist and illustrator who lives in Texas with his dogs Jack and Kirby. He's most known for co-creating The Autumnal and doing interior art on the first volume of the critically acclaimed House of Slaughter.