From Yetis and Jersey Devils to sea serpents and the "Florida Man," AHOY Comics has taken readers on a tour of eccentric, elusive, and altogether bizarre creatures from around the globe in their Project: Cryptid comic book series since its debut back in 2023.
Now lurking on bookstore shelves, Project: Cryptid Volume 2 collects more of the series' creature-centric tall tales from a talented array of writers and artists, including Alisa Kwitney, Matt Ligeti, Carol Lay, Jamal Igle, Ryan Kelly, and Mauricet.
As a special treat for Daily Dead readers, we have an exclusive reveal of the second volume's introduction by comedian, actor, and author Chris Gethard, who reminds us that while his home state of New Jersey is home to a plethora of peculiar cryptids, "every corner of this world has their fair share of odd stories," whether it's South Carolina's Lizard Man, the Bunnyman of Virginia, or the Dogman of Cape May.
Below, you can read Chris Gethard's full introduction to Project: Cryptid Volume 2, and to learn more about the new collection, visit AHOY Comics' official website!
PROJECT: CRYPTID Volume 2 TPB
(W) Alisa Kwitney, Matt Ligeti, Carol Lay, various
(A) Jamal Igle, Ryan Kelly, Mauricet, various
Cover: Richard Pace
This new, lighthearted collection features stories of Yetis, sea serpents, the Jamaican Crow, “Florida Man,” and many more mythical creatures—including not one but two tales of the Jersey Devil! A diverse array of comics talent ranges from ancient Mongolia and the northern reaches of Alaska to the mean streets of Brooklyn, all in search of the world’s most bizarre creatures.
January 22, 2025
$17.99/$24.99 CAN
Introduction by Chris Gethard:
Project Cryptid: Volume 2 Cover Art by Richard Pace:
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