{"title":"Lorian Merriman","description":"Lorian Merriman is an Austin-based cartoonist and web designer, currently creating the sci-fi webcomic The Otherknown. Finding visual storytelling to be the most natural mode of self-expression, they like to explore queer themes of found family and self-acceptance in their work, particularly within the backdrop of the fantastic. When they aren't drawing, they are likely entertaining the demands of a small dog. Maelstrom: A Prince of Evil is their debut graphic novel.","products":[{"product_id":"maelstrom-a-prince-of-evil-paperback","title":"Maelstrom: A Prince of Evil - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this action-packed, hilarious fantasy graphic novel perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eNimona \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Adventure Zone\u003c\/i\u003e, Maelstrom, the demon son of an evil tyrant improbably teams up with the Hero of Virtue to take his mother down--that is, unless, Maelstrom decides to betray the Hero first. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaelstrom is a half-demon prince pining for a place in history. (Honestly, he's just bored and searching for a way to pass the time.) Twigs is the young, prophesized Hero of Virtue fated to face him--or so we've been told . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Maelstrom's mother, regent to the throne and a powerful necromancer, is determined to keep an iron grip on her domain. Bemoaning his lost destiny, Maelstrom teams up with the Hero to stop his mother and forge a new destiny for himself. What Twigs doesn't know is that Maelstrom has a cunning plan to build his own epic legend and double-cross Twigs at the perfect moment. . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Memorable characters drew me right into this gorgeous coming-of-age adventure that's as hilarious as it is heartfelt.\" --Carey Pietsch, bestselling artist of \u003ci\u003eThe Adventure Zone \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMaelstrom \u003c\/i\u003einstantly hooked me. It's story that's at turns funny, exciting and always heartfelt, about wresting with destiny and identity and finding your own way forward.\" --Peter Wartman, artist of the Avatar: The Last Airbender graphic novels","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50511924986079,"sku":"9781250822840","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/m6qTvUsTol9781250822840.webp?v=1782968850"},{"product_id":"maelstrom-a-prince-of-evil-hardcover","title":"Maelstrom: A Prince of Evil - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this action-packed, hilarious fantasy graphic novel perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eNimona \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Adventure Zone\u003c\/i\u003e, Maelstrom, the demon son of an evil tyrant improbably teams up with the Hero of Virtue to take his mother down--that is, unless, Maelstrom decides to betray the Hero first. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaelstrom is a half-demon prince pining for a place in history. (Honestly, he's just bored and searching for a way to pass the time.) Twigs is the young, prophesized Hero of Virtue fated to face him--or so we've been told . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Maelstrom's mother, regent to the throne and a powerful necromancer, is determined to keep an iron grip on her domain. Bemoaning his lost destiny, Maelstrom teams up with the Hero to stop his mother and forge a new destiny for himself. What Twigs doesn't know is that Maelstrom has a cunning plan to build his own epic legend and double-cross Twigs at the perfect moment. . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Memorable characters drew me right into this gorgeous coming-of-age adventure that's as hilarious as it is heartfelt.\" --Carey Pietsch, bestselling artist of \u003ci\u003eThe Adventure Zone \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMaelstrom \u003c\/i\u003einstantly hooked me. It's story that's at turns funny, exciting and always heartfelt, about wresting with destiny and identity and finding your own way forward.\" --Peter Wartman, artist of the Avatar: The Last Airbender graphic novels","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50511925149919,"sku":"9781250822833","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/1Rjr-YHbgo9781250822833.webp?v=1782968851"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/lorian-merriman.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}