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CANTICLE OF LOST SOULS
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This dark exploration of identity and responsibility in the face of evil is an engrossing journey for fans of dark fantasy! Originally published in Italy, this debut English edition features a translation by the original writer, Michele Monteleone, and a new, exclusive illustration by artist Freddie Tanto!Teenage orphan Leah lives in a small village a few miles away from the deadly swamp. According to local legend, in ancient times the swamp was a lake with an imposing castle at the center, until someone awoke something behind those walls that needed to be kept asleep, and the castle collapsed as the swamp took over. Now people live precariously on its borders, as the swamp spawns “things” that the Church calls Demons.When her village’s greatest hero is killed fighting off one of these monsters, leaving the shriveled, weak remnant of its evil contained in a lantern, Leah is chosen to carry the demon to the center of the swamp and cast it into the black pit. But as she journeys she’ll encounter greater threats than that held tightly in her hand, and the demon raises questions about why Leah would risk her life for the village that would send her on this perilous task in the first place.What will Leah find in the ruins of the collapsed castle and the black pit? How far do we have to travel to know ourselves?

This item is a Pre-Sale with an estimated release date of Nov 10 2026. Release dates may change, for an updated release schedule, please reference www.previewsworld.com. Cover art on Pre-Sales is not final & is subject to change.

CANTICLE OF LOST SOULS

Written by Michele Monteleone

Oni Press · 152 pages
$32.49
SKU 9798894883564
About this issue

This dark exploration of identity and responsibility in the face of evil is an engrossing journey for fans of dark fantasy! Originally published in Italy, this debut English edition features a translation by the original writer, Michele Monteleone, and a new, exclusive illustration by artist Freddie Tanto!Teenage orphan Leah lives in a small village a few miles away from the deadly swamp. According to local legend, in ancient times the swamp was a lake with an imposing castle at the center, until someone awoke something behind those walls that needed to be kept asleep, and the castle collapsed as the swamp took over. Now people live precariously on its borders, as the swamp spawns “things” that the Church calls Demons.When her village’s greatest hero is killed fighting off one of these monsters, leaving the shriveled, weak remnant of its evil contained in a lantern, Leah is chosen to carry the demon to the center of the swamp and cast it into the black pit. But as she journeys she’ll encounter greater threats than that held tightly in her hand, and the demon raises questions about why Leah would risk her life for the village that would send her on this perilous task in the first place.What will Leah find in the ruins of the collapsed castle and the black pit? How far do we have to travel to know ourselves?

This item is a Pre-Sale with an estimated release date of Nov 10 2026. Release dates may change, for an updated release schedule, please reference www.previewsworld.com. Cover art on Pre-Sales is not final & is subject to change.

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