Summary
- New series Helen of Wyndhorn reunites the acclaimed team behind Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, promising a thrilling blend of fantasy and adventure.
- The series follows Helen Cole as she uncovers the truth behind her grandfather's pulp fantasy novels, taking readers on a journey through a strange and mysterious world.
- With the success of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Helen of Wyndhorn has high expectations to meet, but the talented team behind it are sure to deliver another captivating and masterfully crafted story.
New series Helen of Wyndhorn will reunite the acclaimed team behind 2021's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, as Tom King, Bilquis Evely, and Matheus Lopes forces once again. Publisher Dark Horse describes the book as "Conan the Barbarian meets The Wizard of Oz."
According to Dark Horse Comics, Helen of Wyndhorn will be a six-issue series, beginning March 13, 2024. The series follows Helen Cole as she discovers that her beloved grandfather's pulp fantasy novels aren't as fictional as they seem.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow received major critical acclaim, with writer cover from Greg Smallwood to come. The issue's official synopsis reads:
Following the tragic death of her father C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan, Helen Cole is called to her grandfather's enormous and illustrious estate: Wyndhorn House. Scarred by Cole's untimely ing and lost in a new, strange world, Helen wreaks drunken havoc upon her arrival. However, her chaotic ways begin to soften as she discovers a lifetime of secrets hiding within the myriad rooms and hallways of the expansive manor. For outside its walls, within the woods, dwell the legendary adventures that once were locked away within her father's stories.
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King, Everly, and Lopes' previous work, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, is a stunning tale about a girl named Ruthye and the months she spends in Supergirl's company as they track Krem of the Yellow Hills (the man who murdered Ruthye's father) across the universe. The book's lush art, strong characterization, and themes of loss, strength, and perseverance earned it a 2023 Hugo nomination for Best Graphic Story or Comic. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow's film adaptation will be directed by James Gunn as part of DC's relaunch of its cinematic universe.
The high bar set by Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow instantly makes Helen of Wyndhorn a title to watch. King, Evely, and Lopes have proven themselves to be masters of their craft, and the premise of "Wuthering Heights meets Conan" (as described by King on X) is an instant match for the high literary style that makes Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow such a stand-out read while still promising action and drama. It's seems probable that Helen will find herself sucked into the world of her grandfather's stories, clashing with larger-than-life characters in the process.
This is a title that plays to the proven strengths of the team involved, and it will be fascinating to see them build on Supergirl's success with Helen of Wyndhorn.
Helen of Wyndhorn will be available from Dark Horse Comics March 13, 2024.
Sources: Dark Horse Comics, Tom King
