Following the breakout release of The October Girl Vol. 1 in October, Maverick brings readers back into the uncanny, heart-tugging world of the Night Folk with The October Girl Vol. 2, the next chapter in writer and artist Matthew Dow Smith’s beautifully dark coming-of-age fantasy.
Smith, known for his work on DC’s Misfits of Magic and his creator-owned middle-grade series Amelia Shadows, widens Autumn Ackerman’s world and sharpens the emotional stakes in this second volume—
Autumn Ackerman’s life was turned upside down when her childhood imaginary friend, Barnaby, returned and Autumn discovered that she is a Night Folk — a race of incredible creatures that inspired all of humanity’s myths and fairy tales.
Finishing high school and working at the local coffee shop is more than enough for any teenager to deal with, but now Autumn has to learn to navigate a new world of trolls and fairies, dealing with threats like the mysterious Mr. Balloon, and getting to know her estranged grandfather, the October King, leader of the Night Folk.
Before Autumn can even get used to all these changes, her life is turned upside down yet again when her ordinary, human father — who she hasn’t seen in five years — suddenly returns, exhibiting terrifying new powers…
…powers that threaten everything Autumn holds dear!
The October Girl Vol. 2 goes on sale May 26, 2026.
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