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Hyperverse Comics Presents: Knox County
So you may ask, Why did all these wonderful childhood memories inspire me to write a horror comic? Well, I was always taught, “write what you know”, so I did. I put my memories of a place I loved to visit and my family members into this twisted tale straight from the bowels of my mind. So enjoy this first book it will not be the last… I have lots of memories.
Shannon Smith
THE STORY:
Knox County is in upper Nebraska nestled along side of the Missouri and Niobrara rivers, Niobrara is one of the small town there in. The people of Niobrara more than likely haven’t seen the a fore mentioned movies. After all, the nearest movie theater is more than 50 miles away and most of the town folk are just south of poor. They have lived in recluse for generations, far from the big city life.
Emma and her parents are returning from picking up seed in Norfolk. It’s been a long day for the trio and dad is on the edge of a blow up. All it takes is the sound of his daughters voice to set him off. Within 5 miles from home, Dad drags his daughter from the truck and makes her walk the rest of the way home, a common occurrence with Emma’s father. With dark nearing Emma decides to take a shortcut through the corn fields, even though she knows that she has to pass by the old deserted Peterson farm.
She had heard stories of why no one lived there for the past 11 years. Something about a murder/suicide and missing children, after all, she was only 6 when it happened. The only thing is they never found all the bodies. The stories never scared Emma. No, it was that damn Scare Crow between the Peterson’s land and home. That, for some reason, scared her to no end.
THE TEAM:
WRITER: SHANNON SMITH
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ART: ALEXANDER BENHOSSI
COLORS: GERILOU REED- SMITH
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LETTERS: HECTOR NEGRETE
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About Author
Peter Breau, a distinguished comic book, screen, and fiction writer residing in Saint John with his wife Kelli and children Dante and Jaden, has emerged as the most professionally published comic book writer in New Brunswick throughout his dynamic 6-year career. He writes and has written for Lucky Comics, SecondSight Publishing LLC, Caliber Comics, Antarctic Press, and BloodMoon Comics LLC. Beyond his creative works, he has played integral roles as the Former Director of Social Media and Assistant Editor at Second-Verse Second Sight Publishing LLC and as the Editor of the Harvest of Horrors Anthology at Caliber Comics/Second Sight Publishing.
Accolades adorn Peter’s journey, including:
These Damn Kids#1 nominated for Canadian Indie Comic of the Year 2022
Spacie Award Finalist Indie Writer of the Year in 2017
Winner of the Fundy Fan Fest Character Creation Award
Nomination for the H.E.R.O.I.C. Award for Best Writer in 2023
Nomination for FandomBubble’s Indie Writer of the Year in 2022
Notable commercial successes include
“These Damn Kids” #1, a #34 bestselling comic on Diamond Previews Top 500
Harvest Of Horrors Anthology spending 7 weeks Top 100 on Amazon
“Mississippi Zombie 3” debuting at #1 on Amazon.
Furthermore, his story “Peerless Piker” with artist Monique McNaughton was archived by the Edgar Rice Burroughs Estate.
Peter’s portfolio showcases collaborations with accomplished artists such as Mattia Doghini and Jaden Breau, with ongoing series like “Deliver Us from Evil,” “These Damn Kids,” and “Mud and Madness” exemplifying his storytelling prowess. His influence extends beyond comics, with features in interviews by every major reputable podcast and comic book news site outlets like CBC Information Morning, CBC Shift, Recap Sequence, True North Country Comics Podcast, Bleeding Cool, Newsarama, and FirstComics.
Engaging actively in industry recognition, Peter served as a judge for ICA Awards, contributing to the acknowledgment and promotion of emerging talents. Currently immersed in the development of a CBC Mini-Series, Peter Breau remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of storytelling, leaving an enduring mark on the comic book world and beyond. His creative journey is marked by a commitment to innovation, earning him distinctions such as Creator of the Month for Allied Legends and SSP Creator of the Month.
