Mirka Andolfo's Mercy: The Fair Lady, The Frost, and The Fiend

In the Victorian-era mining town of Woodsburgh, a mysterious woman named Lady Hellaine arrives, accompanied by her loyal butler Goodwill. Lady Hellaine's presence contrasts with the humble lifestyle of the townspeople, leading to tension with Lady Swanson, the widow of the late mine owner. As a heinous creature kills citizens, the town imposes a strict curfew. The connection between the creature and Lady Hellaine is unknown, and her secret agenda is revealed. This graphic novel collects issues #1-6 of the Mercy series.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 08 December 2020
\n Publisher: Image Comics
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Mercy, a gothic-inspired Victorian monster series, delves into themes of "otherness," damnation, and redemption, offering a captivating horror graphic novel experience for fans of Penny Dreadful, Crimson Peak, The Alienist, Parasol Protectorate, and Dark Shadows. This captivating new graphic novel by acclaimed creator MIRKA ANDOLFO (UNNATURAL) is a gothic horror tale that seamlessly blends mysteries and unspeakable sins in a unique and sensuous manner. Set in Washington State, in the late nineteenth century, during the infamous Klondike Gold Rush, a mysterious woman arrives in Woodsburgh, a small mining town near the Canadian border. It has been a few years since the Swanson mine was closed due to the tragic accident that claimed the lives of numerous men and women, including the owner's and the city's, leaving it struggling to find its place on the national map. Elegant and extraordinarily wealthy, Lady Hellaine arrives in the city accompanied by her loyal butler, Goodwill, and settles into one of the most luxurious mansions in town. Her lifestyle starkly contrasts with that of the majority of the population, forced to choose between humble crafts and illegal activities. While the reasons behind Lady Hellaine's move from Seattle to the small village remain unknown, her arrival certainly sparks curiosity, particularly in the eyes of Lady Swanson, the widow of the late mine owner and a prominent figure in the local bourgeoisie. Lady Hellaine's plans will inevitably lead her into a collision course with Lady Swanson, who, for reasons not entirely rational, harbors distrust towards the newcomer. Meanwhile, the streets and surroundings of Woodsburgh are plagued by a heinous creature, relentlessly killing unsuspecting citizens and causing havoc on their bodies. The townspeople are in a state of panic, and the authorities are desperate to find a solution to the ongoing menace. As the mystery unfolds, Lady Hellaine and Lady Swanson must navigate their complicated relationships and confront the dark forces that threaten to tear their lives apart.

\n Weight: 396g\n
Dimension: 171 x 258 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781534316584\n \n