Black Caravan Imprint: In the early Viking Age, a faithless Norseman detective is summoned to a Scandinavian hamlet where a series of murders have occurred. Discovering the dark and bloody history of the village he investigates the local outcast, a necromantic witch who brings his atheistic values into question. Determined to prevent further homicides the two band together to discover the identity of a serial killer.
'We Don't Kill Spiders' #1 is one of this month's best debuts as it takes Viking-era storytelling to new surprising heights as a supernatural crime thriller. An engrossing murder mystery with two unlikely detectives who are complete opposites creates a dynamic and appealing team. Schmalke has a winner on his hands and should not be missed. Read Full Review
WE DONT KILL SPIDERS #1 is an excellent blend of detective noir with a Viking twist. The story avoids common tropes to address a skeptics disbelief in magic, and the art is a masterclass on mood through coloring. Read Full Review
We Don't Kill Spiders makes its brutal debut this week with a story of outcasts, Norse gods, and a whodunnit with high stakes. Read Full Review