Mirka Andolfo And Laura Braga Are ‘Purr Evil’: New Series Debuting From Image Comics

Mirka Andolfo (Sweet Paprika) and illustrator Laura Braga (Harley Quinn, Future State: the Next Batman, Witchblade) team up for new series Purr Evil this July, with a simultaneous release in Italy through Star Comics, France and Belgium with Dupuis, and Spain, Argentina, and Chile (coutesy of Moztros.

“The story will explore an unusual mother-daughter relationship, seasoned with horror and urban fantasy elements. Can the bond of the two women overcome a life built on blood and lies? What secret is lurking in the Morando family’s apartment? 

Purr Evil tells the story of Rita, a young mother forced by the mistakes of her dark past to become a ruthless, cold-blooded killer, in order to defend her daughter Deb from the endless evil that looms over her. In a world on the brink of doom, the unconditional love between mother and daughter must overcome every barrier and every misunderstanding alongside blood, sweat, tears, and a tremendous lot of malevolent kittens.”

Adolfo added:

“I’m very excited to see this new comic come to life. And, even more to have my friend Laura with me to work on such a great and fulfilling project, as well as Bryan Valenza, our colorist, Fabio Amelia, our letterer, and the whole team at Arancia Studio! I can’t wait to find out what the fans think of our new madness, and I’m enormously grateful to Image Comics and the other international partners for believing in our crazy project. We are sure fans will love it, too!”

Positioned as “Purr Evil is The Last of Us meets Hit-Girl and Léon: The Professional”  this a six-issue miniseries will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 26th worldwide.