Ivy Noelle Weir and Christina “Steenz” Stewart, two former librarians and members of The Valkyries, have teamed up to release the graphic novel Archival Quality with Oni press. This new graphic novel was recently named a Junior Library Guild selection.
Here’s the synopsis from Oni:
After losing her job at the library, Celeste Walden starts working at the haunting Logan Museum as an archivist. But the job may not be the second chance she was hoping for, and she finds herself confronting her mental health, her relationships, and before long, her grasp on reality as she begins to dream of a young woman she’s never met, but feels strangely drawn to. As Cel attempts to learn more about the woman, she begins losing time, misplacing things, passing out—the job is becoming dangerous, but she can’t let go of this mysterious woman. Who is she? Why is she so fixated on Cel? And does Cel have the power to save her when she’s still trying to save herself?
Weir and Steenz have worked on multiple projects together before, including Princeless.
“We’re giving you ghosts, shoujo romance, humor, and morose atmosphere,” said Steenz. “I also think Archival Quality is going to be a welcome read for those who believe that not only white people have adventures. What more could you really want?”
“I’m excited to be offering readers a story about growing up, relationships, and mental health that is equal parts scary, heartfelt, and funny,” said Ivy Noelle Weir. “I hope this book will appeal just as much to fans of ghost stories as it will to fans of shoujo manga.”
Look for Archival Quality March 7, 2018.
