Castle Waiting: The Curse of Brambly Hedge

Linda Medley’s Castle Waiting: The Curse of Brambly Hedge is a single-issue prequel that launched her acclaimed fairy-tale fantasy series from Olio in 1999. Written and illustrated entirely by Medley, this issue sets the stage for the larger Castle Waiting saga by introducing the enchanted kingdom of Brambly Hedge and the slumbering curse that will shape its future. It’s an essential starting point for readers who want to see the roots of Medley’s lush, character-driven world-building.