Masks
A Graphic Novel
$24.86
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
28 October 2025
Summary
Poe, 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 true selves—scales and all. This quirky, heartwarming (or should we say, heart-worm-ing?) graphic novel is perfect for fans of Nimona and Sheets.
“The illustrations, which are full of emotion, feature muted colors and loose linework. A heartfelt twist on tales of monsters and bad guys.” - Kirkus Revi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781524886455 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1524886459 |
| Author: | Margaret Rae, Brian Nathanson, Beck Kubrick, Thomas Philipson |
| Publisher: | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Imprint: | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 28 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 447g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 155mm x 20mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A heartfelt twist on tales of monsters and bad guys.” (Kirkus Reviews)“A moving read and an excellent addition to middle school collections.” (School Library Journal)“Using a trio of fantastical creatures as a proxy, Nathanson and debut author Rae examine the plight of and dangers faced by marginalized individuals in contemporary society. Kubrick utilizes thin line art and a bold color palette to render the sweet-dispositioned protagonists of this suspenseful graphic novel, which plumbs sophisticated themes across an entertaining and visually playful adventure.” (Publishers Weekly)A New York Public Library Best Book of 2025 (New York Public Library)
About The Author
Margaret Rae
Margaret Rae is a debut fiction writer and physician specializing in infectious diseases. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with husband Brian and daughter Fiona.
Since graduating from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, Brian Nathanson has written screenplays for studios such as Disney and Warner Bros. After releasing The Many Deaths of Barnaby James through Dark Horse, Masks will be his second graphic novel.
Beck Kubrick 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 Dead Girls (Atheneum Books, 2026).
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