Roots of Madness (2025 Ignition Press) comic books

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Written by Stephanie Williams. Art by Letizia Cadonici. Cover by Juliet Nneka. A haunting tale from Stephanie Williams (Nubia & the Amazons) and Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter).At the turn of the 20th century, a young Black woman named Etta picks up the tradition of her late mother for creating special medicines using natural ingredients and secrets handed down from generation to generation. Her mother has passed on a book of recipes and formulas, but its also full of strange symbols and dark musings that she doesnt quite understand. Within her community, one of the problems she hopes to fix is counteracting the poisonous and abrasive solutions Black women and girls are sold for straightening their hair. So, when the Meridian Fellowship reaches out and offers her a spot at their institute in Savannah, GA, to use their facilities to do her research, Etta jumps at the chance. She packs up her mothers book and heads to the sprawling establishment, but what she finds is a place surrounded by natural wonders that may point the way to understanding the more mysterious parts of her mothers work…if dark forces dont claim her first. Inspired by the life of Madame CJ Walker, this alternate history combines tradition with cosmic horror for something truly modern and unique. Featuring main covers by illustrator Juliet Nneka, whose illustrative work has appeared on prose novels, comics like Absolute Green Lantern and Wonder Woman, and in galleries. 24 pages, full color, rated teen. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Stephanie Williams. Art by Letizia Cadonici. Cover by Letizia Cadonici. A haunting tale from Stephanie Williams (Nubia & the Amazons) and Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter).At the turn of the 20th century, a young Black woman named Etta picks up the tradition of her late mother for creating special medicines using natural ingredients and secrets handed down from generation to generation. Her mother has passed on a book of recipes and formulas, but its also full of strange symbols and dark musings that she doesnt quite understand. Within her community, one of the problems she hopes to fix is counteracting the poisonous and abrasive solutions Black women and girls are sold for straightening their hair. So, when the Meridian Fellowship reaches out and offers her a spot at their institute in Savannah, GA, to use their facilities to do her research, Etta jumps at the chance. She packs up her mothers book and heads to the sprawling establishment, but what she finds is a place surrounded by natural wonders that may point the way to understanding the more mysterious parts of her mothers work…if dark forces dont claim her first. Inspired by the life of Madame CJ Walker, this alternate history combines tradition with cosmic horror for something truly modern and unique. Featuring main covers by illustrator Juliet Nneka, whose illustrative work has appeared on prose novels, comics like Absolute Green Lantern and Wonder Woman, and in galleries. 24 pages, full color, rated teen. Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Stephanie Williams. Art by Letizia Cadonici. Cover by Paulina Ganucheau. A haunting tale from Stephanie Williams (Nubia & the Amazons) and Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter).At the turn of the 20th century, a young Black woman named Etta picks up the tradition of her late mother for creating special medicines using natural ingredients and secrets handed down from generation to generation. Her mother has passed on a book of recipes and formulas, but its also full of strange symbols and dark musings that she doesnt quite understand. Within her community, one of the problems she hopes to fix is counteracting the poisonous and abrasive solutions Black women and girls are sold for straightening their hair. So, when the Meridian Fellowship reaches out and offers her a spot at their institute in Savannah, GA, to use their facilities to do her research, Etta jumps at the chance. She packs up her mothers book and heads to the sprawling establishment, but what she finds is a place surrounded by natural wonders that may point the way to understanding the more mysterious parts of her mothers work…if dark forces dont claim her first. Inspired by the life of Madame CJ Walker, this alternate history combines tradition with cosmic horror for something truly modern and unique. Featuring main covers by illustrator Juliet Nneka, whose illustrative work has appeared on prose novels, comics like Absolute Green Lantern and Wonder Woman, and in galleries. Cover price $4.99.

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(W) Stephanie Williams (A) Letizia Cadonici (CA) Juliet Nneka (C) Alessandro Santoro Etta has arrived at the Meridian Fellowship and immediately begins taking advantage of their facilities. Only, the strange history of the place begins preying on her mind. The people she has met all offer a glimpse of a different kind of life, but the natural world around her hints at something primal and ancient. Her dreams have already begun to change, showing her the strange wonders that await. Only the kindly Solomon grounds her, giving her fair warning of what she may be about to encounter, but also suggesting that her mothers pendant may be her connection to the cosmos. Undeterred, Etta begins her experiments, looking to unlock the secrets of her mothers teachings--but what is revealed is beyond what even she has imagined. Continuing the haunting tale of family, science, and magic, Roots of Madness is the breakout series from writer Stephanie WilliamsNubia & the Amazons, Street Sharks) and artist Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter). Each issue features a gorgeous main cover by popular cover artist Juliet Nneka (Absolute Green Lantern) and a spooky variant by Cadonici. 24 pages, full color, rated teen. Cover price $4.99.

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(W) Stephanie Williams (A) Letizia Cadonici (CA) Letizia Cadonici (C) Alessandro Santoro Etta has arrived at the Meridian Fellowship and immediately begins taking advantage of their facilities. Only, the strange history of the place begins preying on her mind. The people she has met all offer a glimpse of a different kind of life, but the natural world around her hints at something primal and ancient. Her dreams have already begun to change, showing her the strange wonders that await. Only the kindly Solomon grounds her, giving her fair warning of what she may be about to encounter, but also suggesting that her mothers pendant may be her connection to the cosmos. Undeterred, Etta begins her experiments, looking to unlock the secrets of her mothers teachings--but what is revealed is beyond what even she has imagined. Continuing the haunting tale of family, science, and magic, Roots of Madness is the breakout series from writer Stephanie WilliamsNubia & the Amazons, Street Sharks) and artist Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter). Each issue features a gorgeous main cover by popular cover artist Juliet Nneka (Absolute Green Lantern) and a spooky variant by Cadonici. 24 pages, full color, rated teen. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Stephanie Williams (A) Letizia Cadonici (CA) Juliet Nneka (C) Alessandro Santoro Etta’s research is taking her to some strange places, but she’s also starting to see results—even if it’s not always the results she expected or even hoped for. Part of this could be down to that even though she is seeking a connection to the women in her family who preceded her, the land that they once worked—and that she now finds herself exploring—has a much darker history it would rather stay a secret than allow to be celebrated or exposed. The only trouble is, the more Etta uncovers, the more she is determined to find out.And just what is happening with those rabbits?!The mystery of Roots of Madness goes deeper and deeper, as writer Stephanie Williams (Street Sharks; Nubia & the Amazons) and artist Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter) dig further into their tale of cosmic horror! Look for the gorgeous cover by fine artist Juliet Nneka, a regular variant cover artist at DC Comics. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Stephanie Williams (A) Letizia Cadonici (CA) Letizia Cadonici (C) Alessandro Santoro Etta’s research is taking her to some strange places, but she’s also starting to see results—even if it’s not always the results she expected or even hoped for. Part of this could be down to that even though she is seeking a connection to the women in her family who preceded her, the land that they once worked—and that she now finds herself exploring—has a much darker history it would rather stay a secret than allow to be celebrated or exposed. The only trouble is, the more Etta uncovers, the more she is determined to find out.And just what is happening with those rabbits?!The mystery of Roots of Madness goes deeper and deeper, as writer Stephanie Williams (Street Sharks; Nubia & the Amazons) and artist Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter) dig further into their tale of cosmic horror! All variant covers for Roots of Madness are by interior artist Cadonici and colorist Alessandro Santoro. Cover price $4.99.