Strange Cases

A Graphic Novel

Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About the Book

A rakish law student inherits his late mother's practice—and its beastly secrets—in this sumptuous gothic graphic-novel debut from Riotbones, perfect for fans of James Tynion IV and paranormal crime dramas.

In the wake of his attorney mother's sudden death, dutiful law student Jude Aguilar returns to the town of Lazaro to take over her practice—but the only thing stranger than the peculiar cases she left behind are the clients themselves.

As the cases unfold, Jude uncovers a tapestry of family secrets and local monsters. Can he save Lazaro, his mother's legacy, and himself before it all goes up in flames?
  • The new-adult debut from queer creator Riotbones
  • Coming-of-age paranormal horror meets crime drama
  • An uncanny world inspired by Filipino and European history
  • Lush, atmospheric, gothic graphic novel art
  • The gloom of Emily Carroll meets the socio-political drama of Jose Rizal

Step onto the streets of Lazaro, where justice and monstrosity blur and leave an indelible mark.

About the Author

Riotbones (he/they) is a queer illustrator and comic artist with a passion for all things haunting, dark, and tender—anything that celebrates the euphoria and the devastation of the human condition. Riotbones graduated summa cum laude and as the Class Valedictorian of CFA in 2022 at University of the Philippines, Diliman. In 2021, they participated in The End is Nigh, an exhibition about the allegories, symbols, stories, characters, and rituals surrounding death hosted by Light Grey Art Lab in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

They worked for Adarna House's comics imprint, Anino Comics and they have self-published several short comics: The AO-33 Nebula, Nest, Homecoming, and The Body from The River, which was a part of the 2023 ShortBox Comics Fair. Specializing in narrative work and illustration, they've worked for magazines, video games, books, and TTRPGS. Games work includes The House Doesn't Always Win, [lock-on] - A Gaming Journal by Lost in Cult, Cytress, Filmmakers Without Cameras, Justicar, Tenebris Realm, SoulMuppet Publishing, Acme Gamestudio, Shrieking Tree, and DANGEN Entertainment.
 

Product Details

  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (October 13, 2026)
  • Length: 288 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798881602192

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