The Bitter Root plant is a small perennial herb in the Montiaceae family. Its specific epithet rediviva refers to its ability to regenerate from dry and seemingly dead roots. I suspect it’s no coincidence that this hardy botanical survivor and #DavidFWalkers @imagecomics #bitterroot series shares a name.
“Bitter Root is going to be unlike any comic book people have seen,” said Walker. “We’re mixing action and horror, with a cast of characters unique to the medium to tell an epic tale of the Sangerye family and the sacrifices they are willing to make for humanity. I’m excited about this series for several reasons. It gives me the chance to work with Sanford again, Chuck, who is a great co-writer, and Image, which publishes some absolutely amazing comics.” Brown added: “Bitter Root is a dream project. Walker, Greene, and I share the same tastes while bringing our own unique talents and perspectives to the book. Bitter Root takes a classic horror genre and remolds it into something new and eye-opening. I haven’t had this much fun creating comics in a while.”
Image Comics first announced this all-new ongoing series from David Walker, Chuck Brown, and Sanford Greene at last year’s Rose City Comic Con. BITTER ROOT is set in the 1920s with the Harlem Rena
issance in full swing. Once the greatest family of monster hunters in the world, the Sangeryes must move beyond the tragedies of the past, or be forced to sit back and watch an unimaginable evil ravage the human race.
Image Comics just revealed two eye-catching covers for the forthcoming BITTER ROOT #1 Cover A features artwork by Greene and Cover B features artwork by Mike Mignola.
BITTER ROOT #1 will hit stores on Wednesday, November 14th. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, October 22nd.
BITTER ROOT #1 Cover C Cowan – Diamond Code SEP180022
BITTER ROOT #1 Cover D Williams – Diamond Code SEP180023
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all art – Image Comics