After tinkering for a long time, I’ve finally figured out a way to do this story. Before Art Fight High School became the focus, Oh Perilous World was going to be it. The problem was, it was too expansive. I had an entire universe with a high populous and nowhere to start. I picked many launching points, but it would not work. There were also different formats considered to tell the story as well. Instead of making the novel or the comic of the novel, it’s been re-worked into episodes that will cover the universe a little at a time through smaller efforts.

The story is a tale about a boy who helps save the Underworld. That sums it up best. There is just about every monster you’d want to meet available in Atrocity. Atrocity is the name of the city from the Underworld in which the story takes place. The main monster character is a Scarecrow Frankenstein brought to life by sorcery. Through him, the boy will explore the unknown. You’ll also find themes from the Salem Witch Trials, Norse Mythology, the Aborigine’s Walkabout, Cannibalism, Faeries and more.

The thing to dislike most about this project will be it’s updating schedule. It will update once weekly. The comic will be in black and white but unlike Dead of Summer, there are chapters. Each chapter is approximately 10 pages. There will be often be closure.

We will be announcing the new website by the end of the week. It is currently unavailable. That is where you want to look for updates. Check back soon. Thanks for hanging around as we bring Dead of Summer to a close. You guys have been awesome.

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