Day of the Dead Girl

by A.J. Mendez Brooks, Aimee Garcia, Belén Culebras (Illustrator)

Death is never the end of the story.
Coroner Sam Castillo will learn this the hard way, when a supernatural serial killer targets her hometown just as she moves back. A skeptical woman of science, Sam butts heads with her spiritual mother Ana, a leader of a witch coven specializing in Brujeria. But when the coven's Brujas start turning up murdered, Sam and Ana must work together to find the killer and save their town's Day of the Dead festival from turning into an occult bloodbath.
As if sharing a bathroom with her mom wasn't hard enough.

Genres: Comics

Unknown Binding

Published October 1, 2024

About the author

AJ Mendez Brooks is an author with The Leshne Agency and The Crown Publishing Group. As a former professional wrestler with the WWE under the ring name AJ Lee, she has won numerous championships and awards and was known for her “Geek Goddess” persona, “Crazy Chick” unpredictable antics, and controversial outspoken nature. Her fan base is one of the most dedicated in the world, as evidenced by her over 3 million Twitter followers.

They connect over a shared love of comic books, sci-fi, anime & video games, often demonstrating their solidarity by donning AJ's signature Chuck Taylor sneakers. In real life AJ is an animal rights philanthropist and activist, often working with the ASPCA and her local shelters. Her memoir, Crazy Is My Superpower, chronicling her chaotic childhood and unlikely rise to fame, hits stores in April 2017.

Reviews

[Annalise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now, when I tell you A.j. Lee was my favorite wrestler growing up I don’t want you to think I’m biased bc of it (I definitely am😭) I think the story is getting off to a really good start and I’m excited to see where it goes in the next volume. I’m not the biggest fan of this art style though, but that’s very much a me thing when it comes to aesthetics😂

[Theediscerning · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a first issue of a book it holds much promise - the natural contrast between the witchery and religion of the Mexican Day of the Dead and the cold hard science of the autopsy technician. Some people know ghosts don't exist, some people are wishing desperately to commune with certain ones and are failing - so when the title character crops up we're poised nicely for what might have been a fine series. But then (a) all I saw was the first issue and (b) Diamond Books flucked things up. So who's to say - or, who among the living is to say? Certainly this has four star potential.

[Francisco Cesar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid first issue. I long for a day that the token cringey spanglish dialogue isn't littered all over our mexican-american medi but aside from that, everything worked. The art is beautiful. We don't see enough beautiful Latina women in comics <3

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, let me say that the many artists who helped complete this graphic novel, your artwork is beyond beautiful and made the story come alive. The story was well thought out with foreshadowing and a theme of being proud of who you are and where you came from. I enjoyed the novel overall and would like to see something again from the authors and artists.

[Kay ☾ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars for sure. Who knew Aimee Garcia was venturing into the world of comics? This was a fascinating read. I'll be eagerly awaiting the trade paperback release.

[Alex Fyffe · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful tribute to Latino culture (Dia De Los Muertos and Brujas) with strong female protagonists and absolutely exquisite, vibrant art.

[maciemelon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very goog and mysterious….

The second one isn’t listed :(