Dash Shaw’s Pandemic Mystery with Werewolves | Richmond News

Dash Shaw’s new graphic novel “Like Swimmers” drops August 25th — a pandemic-era murder mystery with a werewolf twist, set in Richmond’s gritty streets. When Mackenzie discovers her brother Howie was killed by a silver bullet, she embarks on a haunting quest to uncover the truth — and who he really was. Inspired by Shaw’s own COVID lockdowns and local landmarks like Jackson Ward and Lombardy Kroger, the story dives into grief, memory, and identity. Known for his experimental storytelling and acclaimed animation work (“Cryptozoo”), Shaw crafts a tale that’s as atmospheric as it is emotional — blending noir, folklore, and urban realism. The book launch event on August 19th even featured a screening of the French thriller that sparked the idea. This is Dash Shaw at his most layered, raw, and Richmond-rooted. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d35cd517be55c69