Books like Poe by J. Barton Mitchell
In the historic streets of Baltimore, 1847, Edgar Allan Poe grieves the loss of his wife, Virginia. Amidst his personal mourning, Poe finds new purpose by aiding his brother, a dedicated police officer, in tracking down a string of murders that are entwined with eerie, supernatural elements. The series weaves excerpts from Poe’s own tales into the narrative, creating a unique blend of period detective work and gothic intrigue.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: J. Barton Mitchell
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