Comics explorers craving the artistic depth and wonder of Studio Ghibli with the epic and daring of Tomb Raider will find their next adventure in Slightly Exaggerated. Initially available on their successful Kickstarter, writer Curtis Clow (Beastlands: Keepers of the Kingdom, Wild Cosmos), artist Pius Bak (Skull and Bones, Stranger Things), colorists Roman Titov (Cyberpunk 2077: Big City Dreams) and Eva De La Cruz (Steam), and letterer Toben Racicot (Beastlands: Keepers of the Kingdom) partner with Dark Horse Comics to collect issues #1 through #4 together in a new paperback collection.
A dying treasure hunter must steal back a sacred artifact from a crazed cult leader to restore order before her sickness overcomes her, in a new, fantasy world where religion is the law.
Set in a land where Sky-whales and airships populate the horizon, this action-packed story follows Mia and her companion Winston, caught in a scheme well outside their comprehension. Mia’s talent for treasure-finding has dragged them into peril, with factions waging war to obtain three sacred relics capable of granting a person the power of a god. A terminally-ill adventurer in a race against everyone, Mia is prepared to sacrifice everything to save her friends.
Reviews for Slightly Exaggerated:
“What I can say though is that the first issue of Slightly Exaggerated was an absolutely thrilling ride from start to finish. The way Clow expands upon this beautiful world while still leaving aspects to mystery is absolutely brilliant. Every page I read I wanted to know more and more.”—PullBox.com
“Mia’s search for riches is as much a search for meaning, a chance to create her own story, a legend of her own that will not be forgotten. But too often the structures of our society leave us with little choice but to meander and flounder through expected courses. Clow’s engaging story is propelled into the stratosphere by the breathtaking art of his collaborator and co-creator Pius Bak, whose bright colors and imaginative world are eye-popping and demand full attention.”—UrbaneTurtle.com
“A heartfelt story about appreciating the time we have in life and living it to the fullest.”—Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, Batman, Power Rangers)
Slightly Exaggerated arrives in trade paperback on bookstore shelves on July 9, 2024, and comic shops on July 10, 2024. Pre-order at your local comic shop, bookstore, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble for $19.99.
Praise for Curtis Clow and Beastlands:
“If you’re a fan of fantasy stories, amazing creatures, and great stories Beastland: Keepers of the Kingdom is not a book you want to miss out on.”—Set The Tape
“Beastlands is a comic that is made with both imagination and heart as it is built with the highest quality of production I’ve seen. The creators have clearly put their blood, sweat, and tears into a story that deserves every reader it can get.”—The Modern Gafa
