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Set in 1944, the graphic novel follows a young boy in Brooklyn who, amid the global conflict of World War II, is snatched by the Boogeyman and transported to a sinister, supernatural realm. The story contrasts the wartime battles on Europe’s beaches with the inner‑world struggle the boy faces.
As a bestselling New York Times graphic novel, it blends adventure, fantasy, and horror elements, exploring the themes of good versus evil through the lens of a child’s terrifying journey.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Mike Raicht
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