Elyse Castro brings readers the story of a young witch, her kitty Familiar Edgar, and a tale of training up magic abilities in The Summoning Volume One: The Art of the Craft. The graphic novel comes to stores October 7, 2026 from Oni Press.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Claire specializes in the magik of manifestation, creating art pieces that are capable of coming to life! But she wants to do more, and to be more—so when she learns that a prestigious magikal institution called the Ridgewood Coven is accepting applicants for the first time in years, she’s determined to improve her skills and make her mark.
But first, Claire has to pass the Coven’s rigorous application process. With the help of her best friend Edgar, her curmudgeonly rabbit neighbor Flufftops, her magikal rival Swan, and host of new friends, Claire is going summon ghosts, battle trolls, and even befriend Death—but will it be enough to impress the Coven and secure a spot within their ranks? Or will Claire’s self-doubt keep her from manifesting magikal art ever again?
Through it all, the sinister secrets of the closed-off Ridgewood Coven slowly come to light. Not everything is as it seems, and difficult decisions lie ahead: Will Claire be up to the task?
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