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Return to Sleepy Hollow #1
Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow (1999) continues in Return to Sleepy Hollow! From Eisner Award–winning author Casey Gilly (Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer, “A Funeral in Foam”) comes a tale of buried truths, decaying bodies, and rotting gods. The Headless Horseman hasn’t plagued Sleepy Hollow for 15 years now, but unbeknownst to the residents of the drowsy valley, a deeper evil lurks in the roots of the town, and it will stop at nothing to quench its thirst for blood. Ichabod Crane is a man of science and, despite his indisputable brush with the supernatural, has built a name for himself debunking claims of the occult across the world. However, when he receives a frantic letter urging him to return to Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod must reunite with his now estranged love, Katrina Van Tassel, to investigate a string of strange, unexplainable murders. Together, they will uncover the truth of Sleepy Hollow’s origins and the roots that connect them all.
36 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2025
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October 31, 2025
Return to Sleepy Hollow #1
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)
Written by Casey Gilly | Art by Savanna Mayer
Fifteen years after the Horseman’s last ride, Sleepy Hollow stirs again—and so does Ichabod Crane. Casey Gilly’s continuation of the Tim Burton mythos leans into rot and revelation, weaving a tale of occult science, buried secrets, and estranged lovers. The setup is strong: Ichabod, now a globe-trotting debunker of the supernatural, is summoned back to the haunted valley by Katrina Van Tassel to investigate a string of grisly murders. What follows is a slow descent into the town’s twisted roots—both literal and emotional.
The writing is atmospheric and well-paced, with Gilly’s horror pedigree showing in the creeping dread and mythic undertones. But the artwork by Savanna Mayer may divide readers. It’s stylized and expressive, but for those used to more traditional horror or gothic realism, it might feel like a mismatch. Personally, I struggled to connect with the visual tone—it’s not bad, just different from what I expected for a story steeped in decay and dread.
Still, the concept is compelling, and the creative team clearly has a vision. I’ll be curious to see how the mystery deepens in future issues—and whether the art grows on me as the story unfolds.
Happy reading from the Void 🎃📚
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)
Written by Casey Gilly | Art by Savanna Mayer
Fifteen years after the Horseman’s last ride, Sleepy Hollow stirs again—and so does Ichabod Crane. Casey Gilly’s continuation of the Tim Burton mythos leans into rot and revelation, weaving a tale of occult science, buried secrets, and estranged lovers. The setup is strong: Ichabod, now a globe-trotting debunker of the supernatural, is summoned back to the haunted valley by Katrina Van Tassel to investigate a string of grisly murders. What follows is a slow descent into the town’s twisted roots—both literal and emotional.
The writing is atmospheric and well-paced, with Gilly’s horror pedigree showing in the creeping dread and mythic undertones. But the artwork by Savanna Mayer may divide readers. It’s stylized and expressive, but for those used to more traditional horror or gothic realism, it might feel like a mismatch. Personally, I struggled to connect with the visual tone—it’s not bad, just different from what I expected for a story steeped in decay and dread.
Still, the concept is compelling, and the creative team clearly has a vision. I’ll be curious to see how the mystery deepens in future issues—and whether the art grows on me as the story unfolds.
Happy reading from the Void 🎃📚
January 22, 2026
The artwork is BEAUTIFUL!!
January 31, 2026
I've loved Sleepy Hollow since I saw it, when it first came out, so I've been looking forward to this comic when I heard about it.
Part 1 did not disappoint. The art really fits the vibe and the beginnings of an interesting story, hopefully parts 2 and 3 will hold up.
Part 1 did not disappoint. The art really fits the vibe and the beginnings of an interesting story, hopefully parts 2 and 3 will hold up.
November 10, 2025
I swear to fucking christ, almost no one can stick the landing in comics these days, especially IP resurrection projects.
This entire issue read like a bad middle school fanfic created in a niche forum in the darkest corners of the internet.
- Ichabod is in denial about his entire Sleepy Hollow experience and goes back to the whole "the supernatural isn't real" schtick? Masbeth too?
- Ichabod and Katrina split up 15 years prior because Katrina suddenly had 21st century community building career goals as an undertaker in... the town where her boyfriend and father were brutally murdered by a demonic, undead swordsman? Where she was almost murdered by her evil stepmother?
- Katrina is just going to start up a business as a undertaker in a small, christian, early 19th century town where the profession was considered to be exclusively for men... and she is never challenged about it?
- Katrina is now a full-blown detective who uses the tools Ichabod designed?
- Katrina has a secret bastard lovechild daughter with Ichabod that Ichabod somehow doesn't know about? And the small town is somehow just fine with Katrina having a mysterious bastard child?
- That bastard daughter has mystical magical psychic powers akin to the powers the twin of Katrina's evil stepmother ?
Add the fact that, given that this is supposed to act as a sequel of a specific movie, it's jarring that the artist couldn't be bothered to attempt some sort of visual continuity with the faces of the characters, even a little bit.
Awful. Just awful. I was really looking forward to this.
This entire issue read like a bad middle school fanfic created in a niche forum in the darkest corners of the internet.
- Ichabod is in denial about his entire Sleepy Hollow experience and goes back to the whole "the supernatural isn't real" schtick? Masbeth too?
- Ichabod and Katrina split up 15 years prior because Katrina suddenly had 21st century community building career goals as an undertaker in... the town where her boyfriend and father were brutally murdered by a demonic, undead swordsman? Where she was almost murdered by her evil stepmother?
- Katrina is just going to start up a business as a undertaker in a small, christian, early 19th century town where the profession was considered to be exclusively for men... and she is never challenged about it?
- Katrina is now a full-blown detective who uses the tools Ichabod designed?
- Katrina has a secret bastard lovechild daughter with Ichabod that Ichabod somehow doesn't know about? And the small town is somehow just fine with Katrina having a mysterious bastard child?
- That bastard daughter has mystical magical psychic powers akin to the powers the twin of Katrina's evil stepmother ?
Add the fact that, given that this is supposed to act as a sequel of a specific movie, it's jarring that the artist couldn't be bothered to attempt some sort of visual continuity with the faces of the characters, even a little bit.
Awful. Just awful. I was really looking forward to this.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 28, 2026
I have to say overall I liked it. What I missed from the movie was the self-deprecating humor-this series was rock hard grim and gore. The artwork could get surreal in some places making it hard to understand the chain of events. That Ichabod is a descendant of the first settlers/first witches of Sleepy Hollow...hmmm, I suppose that can be an interpretation of his mother's origins, but I feel it's a little stretch. Now we have an ancient god killing people, with a follow-up series that's a prequel to the movie, which I'll have to read, but I kinda feel like the western wood is losing its mystery.
November 3, 2025
Very good.
Really good first issue. The writing is top notch. The art is beautiful. The cinematography of the scenes are almost like watching a movie. Little hints and clues sprinkled in the book is the cherry on top. This is going to be a great series. Can't wait to buy the hardcover trade for this. I love it!
Really good first issue. The writing is top notch. The art is beautiful. The cinematography of the scenes are almost like watching a movie. Little hints and clues sprinkled in the book is the cherry on top. This is going to be a great series. Can't wait to buy the hardcover trade for this. I love it!
July 6, 2026
The timeline doesn't make a lot of sense to me. I love the 1999 movie it is one of my favorites to watch during Halloween. This just felt very disappointing. Like they're trying to make Sleepy Hollow into a version of Twin Peaks.
November 2, 2025
Looks like we have killer vampire trees! Oh and Ichabod Crane totally still in supernatural denial despite what he’s seen.
February 7, 2026
Was a huge fan of the recent Event Horizon series, so had to check this out. Slightly clunky with exposition, but shows a ton of promise!
March 29, 2026
2.75/5 ⭐
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