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In this graphic novel, a haunted house holds a deadly blood curse tied to the husband’s sinister invention. A determined woman undertakes a perilous mission to rid herself and the house of evil, battling ghosts, guilt, and the relentless forces of good versus evil.
The story blends classic horror elements with the dynamic visual storytelling of comic books, exploring themes of temptation, redemption, and the lingering presence of unseen malevolence within a family's legacy.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Peter Tomasi
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