The Thing About Witch Hunts
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The nonprofit podcast that covers the past, present, and future of witch hunts. We talk about the witch trials of the past and the modern crisis of extrajudicial violence against persons suspected of witchcraft.
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![Win Ben Wickey's "More Weight: A Salem Story" - The Graphic Novel That's Being Called "What From Hell Did for Jack the Ripper"
Every word is an accusation... and every whisper kills.
After a decade in development, animator Ben Wickey's haunting debut solo graphic novel has arrived, and critics are calling it a masterpiece. Publishers Weekly praised this "impressive first solo graphic novel" that "does for Salem, Mass., what From Hell did fo[r]" the Jack the Ripper story - delivering the same kind of deep, atmospheric horror that made Alan Moore's legendary work a classic.
What Makes This Book Special:
Spans three timelines (1692, 1860s & present day) showing how Salem's witch trials cast their shadow across centuries
Explores the infamous Salem witch trials and their lasting impact over 300 years later through the story of Giles and Martha Corey
Created by a descendant of Mary Eastey, one of the executed accused witches
Features "gorgeous" art that feels "quite cinematic" according to readers
Critics praise its "captivating illustrations" and examination of how "Hawthorne, Longfellow, and we today are all attempting to understand and find meaning in the nightmare"
This isn't just another witch trial retelling - it's a multi-generational epic that connects the dots between historical horror and modern pop culture's obsession with Salem. Perfect for fans of The Crucible, The Witch, American Horror Story: Coven, and anyone who loves graphic novels that tackle real historical nightmares with artistic brilliance.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5xtrdy5dqnumyritfrvbjb63/bafkreiclhipb2j4wkwbvgvcfj24nxgi7aorve5sccu6k4be2qb7p3dnd34@jpeg)
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