Minky Woodcock: The Girl Called Cthulhu

"The plucky detective returns in her thrilling third graphic novel, this time with an occult horror twist!"--Provided by publisher.

Publisher Marketing: "Pure pulp magic just about describes it, putting me in mind of the finest art deco aesthetic this side of a Tony Harris print...sure to please fans of horror, historical fiction, and Noir in equal measure." Kabooooom "Von Buhler's storytelling prowess combined with Lovecraft's chilling mythos is a match made in literary heaven..." Mind on Fire Books "Von Buhler crafts a hauntingly seductive world where [...] every page pulses with the heady tension of lust mingling with fear, inviting readers to lose themselves in a dreamscape where the sacred and profane collide." Sandbox World "Cynthia von Buhler is an incredible talent." Crime Fiction Lover "Cynthia von Buhler's artwork [...] is alluring in and of itself." Jildy Sauce "The mystery that Von Buhler crafts here is definitely one that feels twisting, unique. [...] You definitely won't be bored by it, as it's too fun for that." Trans-Scribe "If you want a cracking otherworldly quasi-historic adventure tale, buckle up and enjoy." The Fantasy Hive "The artwork is especially stunning. [...] I found Minky's adventures engaging, enjoyable and easy to dive into." Foxes and Fairy Tales "The story itself is quite excellent as is the artwork. [..] Titan have made an excellent job of producing this too. The quality of the print and the paper is absolutely top notch." Ebookwyrm " The Girl Called Cthulhu is von Buhler's best Minky Woodcock outing yet." The Sling & Arrows "Von Buhler goes above and beyond for the story. [...] The Girl Called Cthulhu as an outstanding modern example of a beloved, classic style." Comic Watch "This was entertaining and just makes you want more from this series." MyWeeReads "Omnidog highly recommends that you read The Girl Called Cthulhu." Omnidog's Vault Biographical Note : Cynthia von Buhler is an American artist, author, playwright and animal activist hailed by the press as "multitalented and eccentric" (Boston Globe), a "creative genius" (Forbes), and "one of the top contemporary surrealists" (Art & Antiques). Her illustration work has won awards from the Society of Illustrators and has repeatedly appeared in American Illustration, Communication Arts and the Society of Illustrator annuals of the best illustration in America. Von Buhler's paintings have been displayed in galleries and museums around the world, and have been featured in books, newspapers and magazines from Rolling Stone to The New Yorker. Von Buhler has collaborated on art projects with Steven Spielberg, Neil Gaiman, Martha Stewart, and Clive Barker. She has illustrated book covers for Harry Turtledove, Scott O'Dell, Jane Yolen, Elizabeth George Speare and Lawrence Block. Her sculptures have appeared on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, she and her work were profiled in Mary Magdalen: An Intimate Portrait on the Lifetime Network. Von Buhler also writes, directs and produces immersive theater. In writing about her theater productions the New York Post wrote, "Von Buhler has the kind of family footnote any writer would kill for." She has written and illustrated books for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Viking, Random House, Titan Comics and Dark Horse Comics. Von Buhler is also a traveling reportage journalist on animal and environmental issues. Publisher Marketing : The plucky detective returns in her thrilling third graphic novel, this time with an occult horror twist! Sensational artist Cynthia von Buhler melds her glorious illustrations with the eldritch elements of HP Lovecraft and Aleister Crowley. Inspired by a true WWII maritime operation, shocking satanic events, monstrous men, and one salacious sea creature, this volume tells the tale of Minky's encounter with legendary horror writer H.P. Lovecraft, creator of the dreaded Cthulhu. Following the death of Harry Houdini, Minky is approached by the occultist and writer Aleister Crowley to help vindicate him from an accusation of murder. This throws Minky into an occult underworld and leads to a much bigger investigation involving a missing man and Britain's secret service. Meanwhile, Lovecraftian horrors plague her dreams, and it's up to Minky to discover the connections between the two writers and the mysterious death of her mother. Based on an actual WWII maritime operation inspired by a detective novel, Minky discovers how writers, including Ian Fleming, helped end WWII. From the mind of lauded artist, author, and playwright, Cynthia von Buhler, this third installment in the gumshoe detective series takes the thrills and twists to new heights!

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 112 | Publication Date: 2025-07-08