Magnolia & Vern: The Runaway Hat

In this single-issue comic from 2013, writer-artist Amanda E. Ahlstrom introduces the whimsical world of Magnolia and Vern, a pair of characters whose adventure begins when a runaway hat sets them on a charming, lighthearted quest. Published as a one-shot, this debut issue showcases Ahlstrom’s full creative control, blending her storytelling and illustration into a compact, self-contained tale. Though brief, it marks the start of a series that has continued sporadically, offering a gentle, imaginative escape for readers of all ages.