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.

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 (now ...

Consider: The nian monster is scared of the colour red, as well as the bright lights and loud sounds from fireworks. Listen Now. Enjoy the audio version of this article! Play. Say It.

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The March release is inspired by a classic story from Chinese mythology. By Graeme McMillan Dark Horse Comics’ upcoming graphic novel, Jia and the Nian Monster, sees the publisher turn to ...