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Cover: Ron Wimberly

Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes: The Authorized Adaptation #[nn]

Jul 2011 · Farrar, Straus, and Giroux · 30.00 USD
“Something Wicked This Way Comes”

Ray Bradbury’s *Something Wicked This Way Comes: The Authorized Adaptation* #nn (2011) brings the classic novel to life with a haunting, atmospheric rendering by Ron Wimberly, who both writes and illustrates this chilling tale. When a mysterious carnival arrives in Green Town, two boys, Jim and Will, uncover its sinister secrets and the dark allure of its enigmatic leader, Mr. Dark, as they struggle to resist its pull. With help from Will’s wise and steadfast father, the boys must find the courage to stand against forces that feed on fear and desire. The cover by Ron Wimberly captures the eerie grandeur of the carnival’s arrival, setting the tone for a story that lingers long after the final page.

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writer Ray Bradbury · writer, artist, inker Ron Wimberly · inker Dean Motter · cover Ron Wimberly

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writer, artist, inker Ron Wimberly
cover pencils, inks Ron Wimberly

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A carnival comes to Green Town and the curious boys Jim and Will begin spying on its owners, discovering they possess dark powers and can transform visitors into members of their troupe. The boys turn to Will's librarian father for aid while Jim must resist the temptation to join the carnival's ranks. Guided by Will's father, the boys triumph over Mr. Dark.

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