The Summoning Vol. 1: The Art of the Craft SC (CVR A)

Follow Claire, a young witch, and her kitty Familiar, Edgar, as they seek to hone her magikal abilities in this cozy, coming-of-age tale based on the hit animated Frederator Studios short viewed by millions around the world!Claire specializes in the magic of manifestation, creating art pieces that are capable of coming to life!But she wants to do more, and to be more, with her magic—so when she learns that a prestigious magikal institution called the Ridgewood Coven is accepting applicants for the first time in years, she’s determined to make her mark and improve her skills.But first, Claire has to pass the Coven’s rigorous application process.With the help of Edgar, her curmudgeonly rabbit neighbor Flufftops, her magikal rival Swan, and host of new friends, Claire is going to make works of art, summon ghosts, battle trolls, and even befriend Death—but will it be enough to impress the Coven and secure a spot within their ranks? Or will Claire’s self-doubt keep her from manifesting magikal art ever again?Through it all, the sinister secrets of the closed-off Ridgewood Coven slowly come to light.Not everything is as it seems, and difficult decisions lie ahead: Will Claire be up to the task?A wonderful world of magic, art, and friendship awaits readers in the first volume of The Summoning, the debut graphic novel from artist Elyse Castro, creator of the animated short of the same name!