Devour: A Graphic Novel

Devour is a horror graphic novel that retells the West African legend of Anansi the Spider, blending elements of American Gods and Get Out. The Turner family moves to Alabama to care for their ailing matriarch, Vassie, who is the last of a line of powerful root women. Patsy discovers the source of her family's legendary skills: the Ghanaian spider god Anansi, who is consuming Vassie's memories. Patsy and her brother, Demetrius, must take up their grandmother's mantle to save their legacy and contain Anansi before it's too late.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2024
Publisher: Abrams

In the Deep South, a sinister presence lurks in the shadows, biding its time to strike. Devour, a spine-tingling horror graphic novel, delves into the chilling tale of the Turner family, who relocate to Alabama to tend to their ailing matriarch, Vassie. However, Vassie is not just any ordinary woman; she holds the last lineage of powerful root women, who have been nurturing the community since her ancestors were first captured and enslaved by white plantation owners. The eldest daughter, Patsy, is immediately suspicious, fueled by the locals' fear and superstition surrounding her grandmother. Driven by a desire to uncover the truth, Patsy delves deeper into the Turner family home, uncovering a magical room beneath it that holds the key to her family's legendary skills.

In this room, Patsy discovers the Ghanaian spider god, Anansi, driven mad by the suffering of the enslaved Africans who worshipped him. Anansi, once captured and contained by Patsy's ancestors, has now been unleashed, consuming Vassie's memories. As Patsy unravels the secrets of her family's culture and dark past, she realizes the horrifying truth: Anansi is devouring Vassie's memories, threatening to erase their legacy and imprison the gods. With time running out, Patsy and her brother, Demetrius, must embrace their grandmother's mantle and confront the malevolent force that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear.

Devour is a terrifying new fable that blends suspense, horror, and cultural exploration, delivering thrills and chills in equal measure. Jazmine Joyner's captivating writing and Anthony Pugh's haunting illustrations bring this chilling story to life, immersing readers in a world where the line between reality and myth blurs, and the consequences of greed and power are dire. Prepare to be haunted by the chilling tale of Devour and the unforgettable characters who must fight for their survival in a world where the gods themselves are threatened.

Weight: 754g
Dimension: 248 x 175 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419763069