*White Ash is a new comic book series written by Charlie Stickney featuring stunning artwork from Conor Hughes and breathtaking colors from Fin Cramb. The forty-eight page first issue is packed with fantasy, horror, and forbidden romance, set against the backdrop of a small mining community in Western Pennsylvania. If you’re a fan of Supernatural, Twin Peaks or Lord of the Rings, you’re going to love getting to know our mysterious town.
The story follows Aleck Zwerg, the frustrated but charismatic son of a coal miner, who long ago outgrew the bounds of what White Ash had to offer. Spurning a generational calling to work in the mine, Aleck’s been counting down the hours till he can get the hell out of town and head off to college. But as the long awaited day of liberation arrives, and Aleck packs his car for Carnegie Mellon, disaster strikes.
The accident at the mine keeps Aleck in town for three more life-changing days. During which he sparks up a romance with the enigmatic Lillian Alden. Unfortunately, Lillian's father, Thane, owns the coal mine (and pretty much the rest of White Ash) and under no circumstances would he ever approve the union of his daughter to the son of a miner.
Aleck and Lillian's forbidden flirtation turns dangerous when Aleck uncovers a secret about his family that changes everything he knows about himself, the people around him, and the town of White Ash. Furthermore, if Aleck leaves, there will be no one left to protect the people of White Ash from an ancient evil that’s returning.
And that’s only in the first issue. There are so many, many more surprises in store and we can’t wait to share them with you!
Really. We can't wait. *Source: kickstarter.com