Preview: Dark Horse Books’ Modern LGBTQ-Friendly Young Adult Fantasy ‘Under Kingdom’

Dark Horse Books has revealed a preview of Under Kingdom, the exciting and modern LGBTQ-friendly fantasy for young adults, dropping Wednesday from writer Christof Bogacs and artist Marie Enger.

‘After the sudden disappearance of his mom, high school freshman Shay is thrust into a secret world of monsters that exists underneath his small West-Virginian town of Humble Valley. With the help of his shapeshifting aunt Sa’Belle, he must search for his mother while doing what he can to safeguard the citizens of the ‘Under Kingdom’ and try to maintain his normal high school life. If that wasn’t enough, Shay is a strict pacifist in a world that is demanding he go to war to protect it.

An epic adventure set in a colorful world full of mischievous sock-stealing imps, adorable dragons, rowdy orcs, and an endless variety of other strange creatures. Join Shay, Sa’belle, and friends in this heartwarming tale where kindness is proven more powerful than violence.’

This young adult graphic novel is full of adventure and familiar creatures from folklore and fantasy that fans of Critical Role, Adventure Time, and Trollhunters won’t want to miss.