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Aug 21, 2018 | ISBN 9781785863974

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Praise

“I was seduced by Cynthia Von Buhler’s artwork. She is a wonder.” – Neil Gaiman

“A bold and extravagant graphic novel. A tale of murder and revenge that weaves fantasy into fact to dazzling effect … a visual feast” – Nudge Books

“An interesting, twisty, pulpy graphic novel with a lady detective “undercover” in the magical and dangerous world of Houdini” – BookRiot

“The blend of the true and the fabricated is artfully drawn into an impressive tale of 1920s debauchery, fraud, celebrity, and spectacle … A truly unique story” – BORG.com

“I’ve never read a comic like this…The art is stunning. 10 out of 10” – Geeks Worldwide

“Something special” – Bleeding Cool

“Pulls you deeper into the story with each dynamic panel” – Mass Movement

“A lovely slice of 1920′s mystery, and a book that has cult hit written all over it. 4.5/5” – Nerdly

“Hauntingly beautiful” – SnapPow

“Sexy and spunky…I don’t think that I can speak highly enough of this book.” – Dorkland

“Loved it. The art was stunning!” – Comic News Insider

“OK, this may be the best title I’ve ever seen.” – Eye on Comics

“Unique, interesting with some amazing pieces, Minky Woodcock will have you hungry for more!! I cannot wait for the next instalment” - Rogue’s Portal

“In a kinky world of spiritual mediums…[Minky] is its uncontested star.” – Comicon

“I love this art!” – Major Spoilers

“9 out of 10” – Paradox Comics

“Quite remarkable…you really can’t say that anyone out on the market today is putting out as visually stunning and exceptionally colored comics as Von Buhler.” – Outright Geekery

Selected for Comicon’s 8 Best Single Comic Issues Of 2017

“An inherently riveting read from first page to last and highly recommended.”
 - Midwest Book 

“Intoxicating … knowingly strange and strangely knowing” – The Slings And Arrows Graphic Novel
Guide

“Snappy and sassy … the art captures the 1920s style wonderfully while the well-paced script ratchets up the tension” – Real Crime Magazine

“Filled with the most beguiling artwork … Seances, magic and fantasy all wrapped up into one book … I highly recommend this book” – Celtic Lady Reviews

“A revelation … elevates the comic book form in a way that will be subtly felt over the coming years” – 411.com

“Clever, daring and vivacious … something to be savoured as a hardback and read over again. A perfect gift” – Crime Fiction Lover

“An intriguing, burlesque-inspired twist on true-crime storytelling, as noir elements enhance a classic mystery. The beautiful, stylish art style feels true to the time period — almost mixing the salacious bombshell imagery of naughty playing cards and calendars with the shadowy simplicity of dime novels.” – San Francisco Book Review 

“A fascinating story that weaves together historical fact into a dynamic, suspenseful crime drama” – Geek Dad

 ”A gloriously witty, touching and very beautifully produced book … Whether one is fascinated by Houdini himself, or discovering for the first time the spells cast by Cynthia von Buhler, The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini is a possession to treasure” – Historical Novel Society

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