{"product_id":"dying-inside-paperback","title":"Dying Inside - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePete Wentz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHannah Klein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLisa Sterle\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eScott Pilgrim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWednesday\u003c\/i\u003e combine into a teenaged \u003ci\u003eFleabag\u003c\/i\u003e in \u003ci\u003eDYING INSIDE, \u003c\/i\u003ea supernatural, emo-fantasy thriller from the minds of FALL OUT BOY's Pete Wentz, Hannah Klein, and Lisa Sterle!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eImmortality is entirely overrated.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From \u003cb\u003eFall Out Boy\u003c\/b\u003e's Pete Wentz, Hannah Klein (\u003ci\u003eEverything's Fine\u003c\/i\u003e), and Lisa Sterle (\u003ci\u003eThe Modern Witch Tarot, Witchblood\u003c\/i\u003e) comes the graphic novel about a chronically depressed girl who's tired of fighting for her...death. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Today is Ash's big finale. And by finale, of course, she means exiting the stage permanently. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ash is a sixteen-year-old girl with more angst than Ian Curtis and Elliott Smith combined (her two idols). She's apathetic and therefore believes death is the easiest route to relief. But nothing is more embarrassing than a lame death. Unfortunately, her meticulous plans -- which include the perfect outfit, soundtrack, and method -- are all ruined when the beautiful knife she buys off a webstore turns out to be charmed with a protection spell. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now, Ash has to track down the witch who turned her clocking out attempt into the worst gift imaginable: immortality. Turns out, the witch responsible is another sixteen-year-old-girl named (get this) Liv. The two vow to undo the charm together and fight for Ash's death...even as things get increasingly entangled with a strange new antidepressant called Somnia and her mom's gross boyfriend, Greg. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDYING INSIDE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a musically immersive experience, featuring QR codes that lead the reader to: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eoriginal lyrics and poetry from Pete Wentz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean integrated playlist from Pete Wentz and Hannah Klein\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003enever-before-heard music from Daisy Grenade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eand more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor fans of: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Zoe Thorogood), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSquad \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e(Maggie Tokuda-Hall \u0026amp; Lisa Sterle), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLight as a Feather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Zoe Aarsen), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (M. Verano), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Circle \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e(LJ Smith), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeart-Shaped Box\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Joe Hill), the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShadow and Bone Trilogy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Leigh Bardugo), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVicious \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e(V.E. Schwab), \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBunny\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e (Mona Awad), \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Chilling Adventures of Sabrina\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e (graphic novels, prose novels), the \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical Magic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e series (Alice Hoffman), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnya's Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Vera Brosgol), the series \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharmed, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand the films \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Craft, Booksmart, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEasy A, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJennifer's Body.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eCONTENT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e WARNING: \u003c\/b\u003e This book includes discussion of suicide, suicidal ideation, and depiction of self-harm. While Vault hopes this book will help some readers feel less alone, its content may be triggering. Please only read ahead if you are safe and supported. If you are struggling, it's important to share your feelings with people you trust. The 988 Suicide \u0026amp; Crisis Lifeline number is 988 - call or text 24\/7 for free and confidential support. You can also access online at: https: \/\/988lifeline.org\/ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eDYING INSIDE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"When they say books can save your life, they mean books like this.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Ben Hennessy (\u003ci\u003eGodfell, The Odds\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Witches, music, and mystery intertwined -- seriously, what's not to love?\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Natalie Nardozza (\u003ci\u003eBeneath the Surface, Step-Vampire\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"If I see Lisa Sterle's name, I'm buying it.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Chris Shehan (\u003ci\u003eThe Autumnal, House of Slaughter\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eDying Inside\u003c\/i\u003e is a bubblegum emo-goth swirl of depression, obsession, love, and self-discovery.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Sally Cantirino (\u003ci\u003eI Walk With Monsters, Human Remains, Door to Door, Night by Night, The Final Girls\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Reminiscent of \u003ci\u003eBlack Hole\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLove \u0026amp; Rockets\u003c\/i\u003e, and many classic 90's indie comics [...] Readers are in for a treat.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Cody Ziglar (\u003ci\u003eShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Futurama, Rick \u0026amp; Morty, Miles Morales, Spider-Punk\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Sterle's underground punk art style will have you staring at each page for hours!\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Justin Richards (\u003ci\u003eFinger Guns, Everything is Different Now\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An important book that would've made me feel seen as a teen.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Val Halvorson (\u003ci\u003eFinger Guns, Grimm Tales from the Cave\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"As beautifully drawn as it is darkly funny.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Cody Ziglar (\u003ci\u003eShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Futurama, Rick \u0026amp; Morty, Miles Morales, Spider-Punk\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eDYING INSIDE\u003c\/b\u003e is like a gay anime \"\u003ci\u003ePractical Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\"and I'm HERE FOR IT!\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Corin Howell (\u003ci\u003eLilith, Shadow Service, Queen of Swords\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A wonderful read with true heart.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- David 'DB' Andry (\u003ci\u003eResonant, Creepshow, Denizen, Morning Star\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Strikes a deft balance between acerbic and sweet, while Lisa Sterle stuns with career-best artwork.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- John Lees (\u003ci\u003eTHE NASTY, SINK, HOTELL\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Simultaneously one of the most adorable and disturbing things I've read in my life.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Eliot Rahal (\u003ci\u003eHYSTERIA, Bleed Them Dry, Madam Satan\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePete Wentz\u003c\/b\u003e is the bassist and primary lyricist for the multi-platinum, award-winning rock band \u003cb\u003eFALL OUT BOY.\u003c\/b\u003e Wentz is also a writer, a producer, and a business owner, most notably DCD2 records (home of Fall Out Boy, Panic!at the Disco - who Wentz signed, Daisy Grenade, and more). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDYING INSIDE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e (with Hannah Klein and Lisa Sterle - for Vault Comics imprint, Headshell), is his first graphic novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Instagram: @petewentz \u003cbr\u003e X: @petewentz \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHannah Klein\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised in New York City. She attended NYU, majoring in drama and dramatic literature, however, she was shitty at being serious and found her love of comedy while interning in the writers' room at SNL. She has written for \u003cb\u003e\"The Detour\"\u003c\/b\u003e Season 3 on TBS and was a finalist at the \u003cb\u003eNew York Television Festival \u003c\/b\u003efor her original dramedy pilot script \u003cb\u003e\"Everything's Fine\"\u003c\/b\u003e (based on her personal struggle with bipolar disorder) which was sold to \u003cb\u003eSnapchat\u003c\/b\u003e as a series with \u003cb\u003ePaul Feig\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ePete Wentz\u003c\/b\u003e from \u003cb\u003eFall Out Boy\u003c\/b\u003e producing (who also made the original music and co-music supervised). Hannah wrote all of the episodes which premiered on Snapchat in spring 2021. In the spring of 2021 she set her sights on discovering and curating a girl pop punk band - which is how the band \u003cb\u003eDaisy Grenade\u003c\/b\u003e came to be! She acted as their manager up until the fall of 2022 when they signed to DCD2 and Public Consumption (a subset of Elektra records). She now acts as their creative director while she continues to work on her upcoming film projects that are currently in development. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDYING INSIDE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (with Pete Wentz and Lisa Sterle - Vault Comics' Headshell imprint) is her first graphic novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIG: @hannah_h_klein \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eX: @HannahHKlein \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLisa Sterle is a Columbus artist with work spanning from comic books to concept design to pop-culture-fueled illustration. Her work is often bright, expressive, and occasionally tinged with horror-- marrying her two favorite themes: the beautiful and the grotesque. She has worked with HarperCollins, IDW, Image, Archie Comics, Vault Comics, BOOM! Studios, and many others. She is the co-creator of monthly comics Long Lost and \u003ci\u003eSubmerged\u003c\/i\u003e (Vault Comics), and \u003ci\u003eWitchblood\u003c\/i\u003e (Vault comics), as well as creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Modern Witch Tarot Deck\u003c\/i\u003e, a modern and diverse interpretation of the classic Rider-Waite tarot deck, and the illustrator on the graphic novel \u003ci\u003eSquad\u003c\/i\u003e with writer Maggie Tokuda-Hall for Greenwillow Books. She is currently illustrating the upcoming graphic novel \u003ci\u003eDYING INSIDE\u003c\/i\u003e with Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) and Hannah Klein through the Vault Comics music imprint, HEADSHELL. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e https: \/\/www.lisasterle.com\/\u003cbr\u003e https: \/\/twitter.com\/lisa_sterle\u003cbr\u003e https: \/\/www.instagram.com\/lisasterle\/\u003cbr\u003e https: \/\/linktr.ee\/lisasterle \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDer-shing Helmer \u003c\/b\u003eis Managing Editor of Vault Comics. 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