Basketful of Heads

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Basketful of Heads is a thrilling graphic novel by Joe Hill that blends horror and dark comedy. Set in a small island community, the story follows a woman who finds herself wielding a supernatural axe capable of decapitating individuals while keeping their heads alive and talking. As she navigates a web of mysteries and evades criminals, she uncovers deeper secrets about the town's dark past.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you're intrigued by stories that blend horror with a dark sense of humour. Set in a coastal town facing an impending storm, the narrative follows a young woman wielding a mystical Viking axe that adds a supernatural twist to her fight for survival. This book will appeal to fans of suspenseful storytelling, gripping artwork, and unique supernatural elements.

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Basketful of Heads

#1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill asks, With a cursed Viking axe, what can you accomplish? and June Branch is ready to answer!

#1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill asks, "With a cursed Viking axe, what can you accomplish?" and June Branch is ready to answer!

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Heads will roll...

June Branch is in trouble. She's trapped on Brody Island with nowhere to run. Her boyfriend, Liam, has been kidnapped. And four bloodthirsty escaped convicts will stop at nothing to find her.

All poor June has to defend herself with is a strange Viking axe with the terrifying power to decapitate a person and leave their head still talking.

If she's going to save Liam and herself, June will have to keep a cool head...or even a whole basketful of them!

From #1 New York Times bestselling writer Joe Hill (NOS4A2, Locke & Key) comes Basketful of Heads, the first series in the smash-hit lineup of the Hill House Comics library. Featuring incredible artwork by Leomacs (Lucifer), this spine-tingling collection includes the entire seven-issue miniseries, as well as character designs and behind-the-scenes sketches.

Collects issues #1-7.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill asks, "With a cursed Viking axe, what can you accomplish?" and June Branch is ready to answer!

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Basketful of Heads by Joe Hill is widely praised for its engaging storytelling and unique blend of horror and dark humour. Reviewers appreciate the strong character development and the intriguing plot twists that keep readers hooked. The artwork is also noted for complementing the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere of the narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781779502971

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 184

About the Author

Joe Hill is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman and Heart-Shaped Box. His second novel, Horns, was made into a feature film starring Daniel Radcliffe; his third, NOS4A2, is forthcoming as a TV series from AMC. His book of short stories, 20th Century Ghosts, won the Bram Stoker Award and British Fantasy Award for Best Collection. His most recent work, Strange Weather, a collection of novellas, was published in the autumn of 2017. He earned the Eisner Award for Best Writer for his long-running comic book series Locke & Key, featuring the eye-popping art of Gabriel Rodriguez. Look for that one as a Netflix show in the not-too-distant future.

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