{"product_id":"spontaneous-paperback","title":"Spontaneous - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoe Harris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrett Weldele\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhenomenon, conspiracy, or delusion? \"Kelvin\" Melvin Reyes was only three years old when Spontaneous Human Combustion took his father from him. He's since devoted his life to exploring the mystery behind the phenomenon, searching for a pattern and predictors that he might save others from that same fiery fate. But the closer he gets to his goal, the further things lead down a well of secrets, horrors, and terrible truths. Is SHC real? And if so, can it be stopped? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What follows is a supernatural trip down a suburban rabbit hole as Melvin's quest to honor his father's memory unlocks the mysteries of his town's dark past and his own family secrets. From acclaimed writer and filmmaker Joe Harris (Ghost Projekt, The X-Files) comes a slow-burn horror thriller of obsession, belief, and restitution.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a young creator at Marvel Comics, Joe launched the cult-classic Spider-Man spinoff series, \u003ci\u003eSlingers\u003c\/i\u003e, and wrote myriad other titles including\u003ci\u003e Bishop: The Last X-Man\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written for all major comics publishers and franchises including X-Men, Spider-Man, Batman, and others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe conceived and co-wrote the screenplay for the hit Sony Pictures film \u003ci\u003eDarkness Falls\u003c\/i\u003e and the politically themed slasher movie \u003ci\u003eThe Tripper\u003c\/i\u003e before returning to comics and launching creator-owned properties that brought his experiences in publishing and moviemaking together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e His supernatural title \u003ci\u003eGhost Projekt\u003c\/i\u003e was published by Oni Press. Called the \"Best Miniseries\" of 2010 by \u003ci\u003eWizard\u003c\/i\u003e and lauded by Ain't It Cool News as \"one of the finest\" of the year, the tense tale of ghosts, gambits, and Cold War-era secrets was adapted for television by SyFy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEisner-nominated painter Brett Weldele has covered a wide range of genres with his work, including crime, science fiction, and superheroes, and he has worked with Marvel, Top Shelf, Oni Press, Image, Graphitti Designs, Boom Studios, AiT, Devil's Due, and Zenescope. Projects have included the movie tie-ins \u003ci\u003eSouthland Tales: The Prequel Saga\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSe7en: Wrath\u003c\/i\u003e; as well as the bestselling graphic novel for Top Shelf, \u003ci\u003eThe Surrogates\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted into a major motion picture from Touchstone Films starring Bruce Willis, and its follow up, \u003ci\u003e The Surrogates: Flesh and Bone\u003c\/i\u003e. Recent releases \u003ci\u003eThe Light\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpontaneous\u003c\/i\u003e continue to showcase Weldele's love of atmosphere. Weldele lives in Oregon and spends his free time making experimental music. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.14 x 10.17 x 6.67 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42696021114943,"sku":"9781637152973","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/8862fdd1c62bae480185f792b4d9724d.webp?v=1765005925","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/spontaneous-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}