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In "A Study in Emerald," Neil Gaiman expands the world of Sherlock Holmes into the macabre realm of the Cthulhu Mythos. The story follows Holmes and his partner as they pursue a baffling murder that takes them from the slums of Whitechapel to the very heart of the Queen’s Palace. With vivid art by Rafael Albuquerque, the graphic novel blends classic detective tropes with supernatural horror to create an intricate and engaging mystery.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Horror/Cosmic Horror
Authors: Neil Gaiman
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