{"product_id":"masks-a-graphic-novel-paperback","title":"Masks: A Graphic Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargaret Rae\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Nathanson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBeck Kubrick\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoe, Rice, and Shelley are three monster kids who hide from the outside world. But when they learn about \"Halloween,\" they realize it's their one night of the year where they can be their \u003ci\u003etrue\u003c\/i\u003e selves--scales and all. This quirky, heartwarming (or should we say, heart-\u003ci\u003eworm\u003c\/i\u003e-ing?) graphic novel is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eNimona\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSheets\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePoe was only a little monster when the hunters came for her parents. If it weren't for one of the hunters taking pity on her, she knows she'd have met the same fate, too. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ten years later, Poe lives with her two \"siblings\"--more monster kids in hiding--Rice and Shelley. Under her protective eye, Poe makes sure that the siblings have everything they need, but Rice and Shelley want more out of life than running away. So when their most recent home is slated to be demolished by a real estate group, the monster kids venture out to find their place, and end up getting whisked away to a Halloween party that changes their lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Debut creator Margaret Rae and Brian Nathanson (author of \u003ci\u003eThe Many Deaths of Barnaby James\u003c\/i\u003e) are experts in the spooky, haunting craft. They've woven a story full of heart, humor, and hope--one that examines the masks in which we all live. With quirky, stunning illustrations by Beck Kubrick and colorist Tom Philipson, \u003ci\u003eMasks \u003c\/i\u003eis the quintessential graphic novel about accepting who you are, masks and all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for fans of ND Stevenson's \u003ci\u003eNimona, \u003c\/i\u003eBrenna Thummler's \u003ci\u003eSheets, \u003c\/i\u003ewith kid-friendly elements of \u003ci\u003eThe Witcher \u003c\/i\u003eand a little bit of \u003ci\u003ePeter Pan. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe illustrations, which are full of emotion, feature muted colors and loose linework. A heartfelt twist on tales of monsters and bad guys.\" - \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Rae \u003c\/b\u003eis a debut fiction writer and physician specializing in infectious diseases. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with husband Brian and daughter Fiona. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Since graduating from USC's School of Cinematic Arts, \u003cb\u003eBrian Nathanson \u003c\/b\u003ehas written screenplays for studios such as Disney and Warner Bros. After releasing\u003ci\u003e The Many Deaths of Barnaby James\u003c\/i\u003e through Dark Horse, \u003ci\u003eMasks\u003c\/i\u003e will be his second graphic novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeck Kubrick\u003c\/b\u003e is a UK-based writer and cartoonist. They like comedy-horror and thinking about the apocalypse. They are known for \"dark humor and knowing wit.\" They have worked with Cartoon Network, Oni Press, MadCave Studios and more. They won Broken Frontier's best one-shot 2023, and their upcoming work includes \u003ci\u003eDead Girls\u003c\/i\u003e (Atheneum Books, 2026).\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52666265010483,"sku":"9781524886455","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/7Z8UaMLTep9781524886455.webp?v=1762761161","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/masks-a-graphic-novel-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}