SDCC 2024: The Grand Finale of Ted Naifeh’s Acclaimed COURTNEY CRUMRIN Saga Begins in THE CRUMRIN CHRONICLES VOL. 3: THE WILD & THE INNOCENT
The Acclaimed Masterwork by the New York Times Best-Selling Cartoonist Delivers Its Final Milestone Chapter in October!
PORTLAND, OR (July 17th, 2024) – Over 20 years ago, the world of Courtney Crumrin— the tween curmudgeon witch — was brought to life by Eisner Award-nominated writer and cartoonist Ted Naifeh (Night’s Dominion, Princess Ugg). Now, Oni Press—the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997—is announcing the return to the world of the mystical and magical in the final volume of the acclaimed follow-up series with THE CRUMRIN CHRONICLES VOL. 3: THE WILD & THE INNOCENT … coming to comic shops and bookstores everywhere this October!
Will Crumrin, the boy who spent a hundred years in the realm of the faeries, is a bit of a trouble magnet. After defeating the dreadful forest spirit Blodeuwedd, he’s hoping for a low-key summer with his best friend Tucker—but low-key gets flipped on its head when Tucker ropes Will into coming along to a real life adventure summer camp with them and their girlfriend, Cinnamon.
As feelings grow more complicated, the trio find themselves suddenly embroiled in a dark magic that seems to have followed Will. With their fellow campers disappearing one by one, Will and Cinnamon soon find themselves the last ones standing. Can they put their feelings of resentment aside to rescue Tucker and their friends? Or will everyone become trapped in summer camp . . . forever?
The bewitching long-running series casts its final spell on October 10th in an all-new original graphic novel concluding the mystical adventures of Courtney’s little brother, Will – the latest must-read installment of Ted Naifeh’s long-running COURTNEY CRUMRIN cycle.
For more on what awaits Ted Naifeh’s signature creation in the newest volume of THE CRUMRIN CHRONICLES, join Oni Press at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, July 25th for the ONI PRESS: GROUNDBREAKING COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS panel presentation – spotlighting a host of announcements for 2024 and beyond!
Praise for Ted Naifeh’s COURTNEY CRUMRIN and CRUMRIN CHRONICLES:
“A masterpiece of middle school angst... Ghouls and goblins flow from Naifeh's pen; his long shadows and bold, jagged drawings depict a frightening, unwelcoming world readers big and small can relate to.” – Publisher's Weekly
"Fans of 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' who wanted a deeper, more mature story, your cries to the comic goddess have been answered." — CNN
“This is [Naifeh’s] world and where he shines the most. The best part is older fans of the series will feel right at home, and new readers can jump right in. As a long time fan, I hope you'll join me.” – Newsarama
“A fun romp through a world of the night that starts out creepy and slowly takes on a darker air…” – School Library Journal
“Please do yourself a favor and check this new series out... COURTNEY CRUMRIN is a winner from start to finish.” – CBR
“This classic good-versus-evil story with an edgy, black-humor feel is visually compelling… Fans of the series will be thrilled to dive back into this world.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Captivating... Complete with strong magic girls, friendship trouble, and an ending you won't see coming.” – ComicsVerse
“The art is gorgeous. The tale is great. Most importantly, kids need more spooky!” – HorrorBound
CRUMRIN CHRONICLES VOL. 3 INTERIOR ART BY TED NAIFEH