{"product_id":"strange-cases-a-graphic-novel-riotbones-hardcover","title":"Strange Cases: A Graphic Novel -- Riotbones, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eA rakish law student inherits his late mother's practice--and its beastly secrets--in this sumptuous gothic graphic-novel debut from Riotbones, perfect for fans of James Tynion IV and paranormal crime dramas.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the wake of his attorney mother's sudden death, dutiful law student Jude Aguilar returns to the town of Lazaro to take over her practice--but the only thing stranger than the peculiar cases she left behind are the clients themselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the cases unfold, Jude uncovers a tapestry of family secrets and local monsters. Can he save Lazaro, his mother's legacy, and himself before it all goes up in flames?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe new-adult debut from queer creator Riotbones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing-of-age paranormal horror meets crime drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn uncanny world inspired by Filipino and European history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLush, atmospheric, gothic graphic novel art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gloom of Emily Carroll meets the socio-political drama of Jose Rizal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep onto the streets of Lazaro, where justice and monstrosity blur and leave an indelible mark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Riotbones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrews McMeel Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798881602192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRiotbones is a queer Filipino illustrator and comic artist with a passion for all things haunting, dark, and tender--anything that celebrates the euphoria and devastation of the human condition. Bones holds a master's degree with distinction in critical and cultural theory from the University of Leeds and graduated summa cum laude and as the class valedictorian from the College of Fine Arts in 2022 at the University of the Philippines Diliman. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey worked for Adarna House's comics imprint and Anino Comics and have self-published several short comics: The AO-33 Nebula, Nest, Homecoming, and The Body from the River, which was a part of the 2023 ShortBox Comics Fair. Specializing in narrative work and illustration, they've worked for magazines, video games, books, and TTRPGS, having collaborated with clients such as Dark Horse Comics and DANGEN Entertainment. Outside of illustration, they are also a longtime activist and journalist, participating in solidarity events and writing about the ongoing struggles of marginalized communities in the Philippines.","brand":"Riotbones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67567711912164,"sku":"9798881602192","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9798881602192.jpg?v=1791964068","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/strange-cases-a-graphic-novel-riotbones-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}