Paul Tobin’s STRING Unravels This November

I’ve been following the work of comic booker Paul Tobin and his wife Colleen Coover for years, partly because of their witty co-creation Bandette and partly because they live right here in my home town. So It’s my pleasure to be the one to announce String, a new Tobin book coming this fall from d Cave Studios. The book is illustrated by Spanish artist Carlos Olivares, with colors by Sara Colella and letters by Taylor Esposito.

Yoon-Sook Namgung is a 25-year-old Korean-American woman who can solve any crime, due to her unique and uncanny ability to see “string.” If two people are in love, for example, Yoon will see a blue string connecting them. If she sees a black string, it either means the person it’s attached to is a murderer or they’re about to BE murdered. So the day she finds a string attached to herself — a black one — means she’s been handed the most urgent mystery of her life. If she can’t figure out what’s about to happen, she’s going to die — or be responsible for the death of another.

“I’ve always been fascinated by the differences in how people see the world, and Yoon is a culmination of my fascinations. She can see connections others can’t. Secrets others can’t possibly know,” says Tobin. “It’s fun stepping into her world. Intimidating, though, too! And working with Carlos has been the most amazing part of it all, because he and I are doing the exact thing I’m talking about–working the same world in different ways! Whenever he turns in art I’m like, “Ooo! I didn’t expect that! But he’s RIGHT!”

“String makes you disconnect and get into the story filled with fantastic characters,” adds Olivares. “It’s pure entertainment with situations and strings that make you stay hooked to their plots–a delightful work from Paul, fresh and with lots of action. It’s a real pleasure to share it with you! You’re going to have a great time!”

String #1 won’t be out until November 13, and when it IS out it will cost you money, but if you’d like to read a Tobin story today for free (WITH art by Coover), the pair just launched a new webcomic, Heart Acres, which is updated weekly. Ten installments so far!