BOOM! Studios announced the debut original graphic novel from cartoonist Dustin Bolton, Kudzu: Heart of the Mountain. This sci-fi and fantasy fusion presents an unforgettable story about discovering the future by first understanding the past.

Years after a worldwide ecological disaster, a young boy named Kudzu uncovers his family history...which is tied to the terrible event that destroyed the world. But as he learns the truth, Kudzu is drawn into a clash of worlds that threatens all of humankind, but may also be the key to giving the planet a new start.

Dustin Alexander Bolton is an artist and writer from Memphis, TN who forged his early career as an animator on several popular Adult Swim shows, including Harvey Birdman. His first graphic novel emerges from the high tech-fantasy in ’80s pop culture and sci-fi films, the magical worlds crafted by Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki, and the rich cultural heritage of African American families across the American south.

“I’m so excited to unveil the world of Kudzu with its mythic beasts, rusty mechs, and caverns full of a mysterious power called tama,” said Bolton. “I also can’t wait for everyone to meet Kudzu, the boy who bonds with an ancient power to save his fragile homeland from the grips of a tyrant, and ultimately discovers the power that lies within himself.”

“This is a truly excellent graphic novel for fans of adventure, science fiction, fantasy, and crazy heroics – so, a little bit of everything for everyone,” said Chris Rosa, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Dustin takes us on an adventure that spans across a magical world full of new discoveries, as well as new dangers, as young Kudzu and his friends set off to save the world.”

Print copies of Kudzu: Heart of the Mountain will be available for sale in August 2020 at local comic book shops, bookstores, or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from several content providers.