"Poe" by Dean Kotz is a graphic novel that delves into the haunting and tragic life of the legendary writer Edgar Allan Poe. Blending biographical elements with supernatural themes, the story explores Poe's struggles with loss, addiction, and mental anguish, all while highlighting his contributions to the literary world. The narrative intertwines Poe's life with vibrant illustrations, immersing readers in the eerie atmosphere of his classic tales. As we follow Poe's journey, we encounter the inspirations behind his most famous works, revealing the dark and brilliant mind that has captivated readers for generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.

There are 112 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Boom! Studios .

J. BARTON MITCHELL is a screenwriter, comic book writer, and author. He studied creative writing at the University of Houston before going on to receive a B. S. in Film Studies from the University of Texas. After selling screenplays to Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox, he created and wrote the comic book series Poe, published by Boom! Studios in 2009. Mitchell lives and writes in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles.