Author: Newsroom
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 13, 2025) – IDW Publishing’s BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES – the cozy horror tale from the twisted and brilliant mind of Patrick Horvath – took the comic book industry by storm last year, earning increased sales from issue to issue, two prestigious Eisner nominations, rave reviews from critics and fans alike, topped the graphic novel charts, and was declared the “best indie comics success story” by Screen Rant. But that was only the beginning…
| This year, Horvath’s sinister comic about an anthropomorphic serial killer bear named Samantha Strong is back to become the talk of the entire industry again while reaching new heights with a startling new series, a jaw-dropping hardcover collected edition, and new ways for fans to engage with the shocking story they adore. |
For fans wanting fresh thrills, the eagerly-anticipated sequel BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: RITE OF SPRING #1 (of 6) is on sale July 9, 2025 with a pre-order deadline of June 2, 2025. Critics got an early look at the debut issue and the reviews are in with a clear message: Make sure this is on your pull list!
- “…off to an absolutely killer start” – Matthew Aguilar, ComicBook.com
- “…a compelling new protagonist, emotional depth, and chilling visuals” – David Brooke, AIPT
- “…an outstanding sequel that matches – or even tops – the original miniseries with familiar art and fresh, chilling twists” – Justin Soderberg, Capes & Tights
- “Every panel is a masterpiece and every page turn is a heart tremor for what comes next” – Dan McMahon, GateCrashers
- “…plenty of twists and turns in this first issue, including a fantastic final series of pages that will leave you dying for more” – Alex Zalben, Comic Book Club
- “…kicks off the sequel to the praised series with a start that continues its excellence” – Brett Schenker, Graphic Policy
- “…a chilling and gripping continuation that fans of the original won’t want to miss” – Jeremy Snow, The Geekly Grind
For the especially passionate fans of the first series, IDW is immensely proud to offer readers a special limited printing of the STORYBOOK EDITION OF BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES. This stunning premium hardcover includes all six issues from the first series while also collecting the 10-page prequel BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: PRÄLUDIUM for the first time ever. Bound within a rich cloth spine and a new cover with elegant gold foil treatments and accompanied by a ribbon bookmark, this high quality edition tailor-made for collectors also features a variant cover gallery, original concept art, and an interview with Patrick Horvath. Pre-order your copy now before they sell out HERE.
| For even more ways to celebrate BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES, IDW has created social media channels dedicated to the adorably terrifying series! These channels will be the top destination for fans of the franchise to feast their eyes on exclusive reveals and news, like astonishing art, behind-the-scenes secret info, insightful and entertaining interviews plus fan engagement opportunities with Patrick Horvath himself, and much more. Check out these fun accounts on Instagram, X, and Bluesky. |
There is even more in the works for fans of BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES, but we’ll save those announcements for another day. In the meantime, don’t miss out on the must-read sequel to one of 2024’s most talked about comic book series. Pre-order your copy of BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: RITE OF SPRING at a comic shop near you. In addition to the premium hardcover edition, the trade paperback collected edition of BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES is on sale now wherever graphic novels are sold.
