Dark Horse Comics’ upcoming graphic novel, Jia and the Nian Monster, sees the publisher turn to mythology for its latest adventure, and The Hollywood Reporter has an exclusive preview ahead of ...

This is the legend of Nian—the mythical beast that ate children and started Chinese New Year. A long time ago, a terrible demon beast called Nian lived in the mountains.

The Nian Monster seems no more than a fantasy, but as Xingling cooks, he leaps onto the family’s balcony. “I have come to devour this city!” he roars, causing buildings to shudder.

For Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson, this mythical tale was the perfect basis for his new 80-page graphic novel, Jia and the Nian Monster. Vibrantly drawn by newcomer Megan Huang, the comic ...

As explanation for the Nian Monster’s misanthropy, Richardson takes inspiration from “The Tale of King Mu, Son of Heaven,” portraying the beast as devastated when, after Mu of Zhou seeks ...

Watch the Legend of Nian Event Trailer for Skull and Bones, a third-person strategy ship combat game developed by Ubisoft. Players can now access The Legend of Nian Event allowing brave souls to ...

Many Spring Festival traditions are related to folklore, which are stories passed from each generation to the next People set off firecrackers to scare away the nian monster. Illustration ...

Jia and the Nian Monster will be released March 18 in comic book stores, with a March 31 release in bookstores. Until then, feast your eyes on the excerpt from the book’s opening below.