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Ann Nocenti to Write Ruby Falls for Berger Books in October

Published Fri, 17 May 2019 11:41:39 -0500

Last updated Fri, 17 May 2019 11:42:00 -0500

The great Ann Nocenti is writing a new comic at Dark Horse's Berger Books imprint this Fall. Ruby Falls is described as "a neo-noir tale of love, memory, and murder mysteriously woven through three generations of women, and hinging on their individual, intertwined fights for freedom. The four-issue mini-series will feature art by Italian artist Flavia Biondi in her U.S. debut, along with colors by Lee Loughridge. The first issue hits stores on October 2nd.

Check out the press release below for more details.

MILWAUKIE, Ore. (May 16, 2019)—From legendary writer Ann Nocenti (The Seeds, Daredevil), extraordinary new talent Flavia Biondi (Italian artist of La Generazione making her American comics debut), and acclaimed colorist Lee Loughridge (Olivia Twist, Briggs Land) comes Ruby Falls: a neo-noir tale of love, memory, and murder mysteriously woven through three generations of women, and hinging on their individual, intertwined fights for freedom. Ruby Falls, the new four-issue miniseries, is the latest addition to Karen Berger's critically acclaimed imprint at Dark Horse Comics.

Ruby Falls is a sleepy town. But sleep brings nightmares, and 20-something Lana is about to wake up in the middle of her hometown's biggest secret: the "disappearance" of Betty Gallagher, who was infamous for her progressive ways during the mobster-ruled heyday of this old mining town. The dim details of this cold-case murder are trapped in the mind of Lana's grandmother Clara, who suffers from dementia. When Clara starts to share these deeply-buried, violent memories with her, Lana is hooked. She becomes obsessed with cracking the case, even if it means snapping the minds of everyone involved, splintering the peaceful town— and putting herself in grave danger.

Ruby Falls is a new kind of noir—a dazzling and unforgettably modern murder mystery with a feminist edge; a story of risk, adventure, passion and trust… until the Ruby Falls river runs red again. The first issue of Ruby Falls goes on sale October 2, 2019. Visit DarkHorse.com for more information.