Ancient purgatory gets a YA twist in this new Roman mythos comic SEATTLE, Washington - 8/1/24 *Edited to adjust a link. The technology gremlins have struck again!* Receiving the burden of an old god’s power isn’t considered a pleasant gift. Marjam, the most recent recipient of the ancient god Janus’ powers, is just happy the power didn't fracture her personality into a million pieces, as is its unique risk. Now, her training complete, she just wants to get back home and resume her (somewhat) normal, teenage life. She only got a few of Janus' powers anyway, for all that risk. When she is lured and entrapped into Tartarus – The Prison of Wicked Souls soon after returning home, her meager power isn't even enough to get her back out. There is one thing she could do, to save herself and the others trapped in the Infernal Pit, but it would require confronting the deeds she's done and acknowledging the person she's become… she'd very much rather not. Written by visual storyteller and cartographer, Abrian Curington, JANUS is a full-color YA comic, slated to be approximately 350 pages. Technically a Modern Fantasy tale, it is both literary and comedic, fusing ancient history with the modern lives of multifaceted characters (some more literally multifaceted than others), presented with a clean, clear look; something between Tintin and Revolutionary Girl Utena. It is a tale of letting go of who you were, in order to accept the person that you have become, and will grow to be. Readers can find its web release currently running at BlueCatCo.com/Janus <https://www.bluecatco.com/janus>, updated once monthly, and Patreon members have been enjoying early chapters and weekly updates on the project's progress for quite some time at Patreon.com/AbrianC <http://patreon.com/AbrianC> Please see https://www.bluecatco.com/janus-press-pack for the full press pack, including more images. A full digital copy of Issue One is available for review, upon request. Advanced and Early Readers are saying: "Abrian Curington's coming-of-age story Janus is populated by fascinating characters, not the least of which is Mari, whose foibles are charmingly human but whose powers are decidedly not. A beautifully drawn, dryly funny and mysterious take on Roman deities who walk among us." - Sophie Yanow, award-winning creator of The Contradictions "I really enjoy the way [Abrian] blends ancient lore and contemporary styles." - Nic Rodriguez "Abrian has done her research, then spiced it up with a creative re-imagining of the classical world and mythology. This is populated with such engaging characters and action that one might not even notice the worldbuilding, but it weaves a richly entertaining tapestry that should captivate anyone from Rome nerds to anime fans." - Sarah Airriess, creator of the graphic novel adaptation of The Worst Journey in the World The Creator Abrian Curington creates wonder in the form of maps, comics and illustrations that explore the intersection of the mundane and the fantastical. She’s a major nerd and serious tea drinker. Contact her at Abrian.Curington@gmail.com for further information. *Abrian Curington* Illustrator & Cartographer Abrian@BlueCatCo.com BlueCatCo.com 253-548-7968 @AbrianCArt