Launched in 2018 by the comic creator Sanford Green, Chuck Brown and David F. WalkerBitter Roots is a comic series set during the Harlem Renaissance that tells the story of the Sanglier family, a family of monster hunters who seek to heal rather than kill creatures. After Legendary Pictures acquired the film rights, the film became a critical and commercial success. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the new issues. Rejoice Today Image Comics Announces The Sanghya Family Will Return This March Bitter Root: Next Stepsa new five-part installment in the long-running series.
Here’s how the publisher describes the series:
exist Bitter Root: Next Stepsa lie builds a house of oppression. The painful truth will burn it away. In 1964, the civil rights movement was at its peak. When a group of activists disappears, a new generation of the Sanghye family must face a threat greater than that faced by their ancestors. The terrifying “Keanu” – a creature born of hatred and racism – has evolved into a threat that few want to acknowledge, and even fewer know how to combat.
The creator provides the following:
“I’m so excited to return to what I consider to be one of the most important books of our time!” said Green.
“Thank you for always standing up to monsters,” Brown added.
“Thank you for your patience. It’s been worth the wait,” Walker said.
Bitter Root: Next Step #1 On sale in comic book stores on Wednesday, March 26th:
- Cover A, by Greene
- Cover B Surround Image by Tradd Moore
- Cover C 1:25 Reproduction of original surround art by Moore
- Cover D Blank Sketch
