The Deep Dark
2024 graphic novel by Lee Knox Ostertag
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The Deep Dark is a 2024 young adult graphic novel by Lee Knox Ostertag. Originally serialized on Substack, it was published as a graphic novel by Graphix on June 4, 2024.
| The Deep Dark | |
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| Date | June 4, 2024 |
| Page count | 480 pages |
| Publisher | Graphix/Scholastic |
| Creative team | |
| Writer | Lee Knox Ostertag |
| Artist | Lee Knox Ostertag |
| ISBN | 9781338840001 |
Plot
Development
Reception
The book was given a starred review by Kirkus Reviews, which stated that "Well-drawn, deeply realized characters enliven this spellbinding and fantastical queer coming-of-age love story."[1] It also received starred reviews from BookPage and Publishers Weekly.[6][7] Reviewers noted the contrast between full-color past scenes and present-day black and white scenes.
School Library Journal, TheGamer, and the Horn Book also reviewed the book.[8][9][3] Book Riot included it in a list of "The Best Comics We Read July-September 2024"[10]
| Year | Award/Honor | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ringo Award for Best Original Graphic Novel | Nominated | [11] |
| Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story or Comic | Nominated | [12] | |
| Harvey Award for Best Young Adult Book | Nominated | [13] | |
| Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens | Nominated | [14] | |
| Michael L. Printz Award | Honored | [15] | |
| American Library Association's Great Graphic Novels for Teens | Included | [16] | |
| 2024 | Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year | Included | [17] |
| Kirkus Reviews Best Teen & YA Graphic Literature of 2024 | Included | [18] |
See also
Other graphic novels by Lee Knox Ostertag: