The final book in the graphic novel series is now out, and available from online retailers. In theory you can order it from places that do books and comics as well. You also have a short at getting copies directly from Sloth Comics at events, and anywhere else you see people doing Hopeless things.

If you are the sort of person who doesn’t like to commit to a series until it’s complete, this is your moment! There are books set after the series (as yet unpublished) and a couple set before (published by Outland Entertainment) but the series stands alone.

The story told through the graphic novels follows young experimental occultist Salamandra, as she gets to grips with the implications of having power. The story is about friendship and community, what we might do for each other, and what happens when power over others, and fear of others dominates. I have a lot of things to say about why certain ways of trying to do things just don’t work, and this is pretty explicit in the last book where I go deeper into those power and control themes. 

The graphic novel series was how the Hopeless, Maine project began. It’s been the core of it for many years, and the reason for the other projects. However, my impression at this point is that there are a lot of people who enjoy Hopeless things, including getting to play with the setting. For as long as that continues to be true (and I should clarify that it is Nimue writing this blog) I will keep holding spaces and creating opportunities to do Hopeless things. I’m open to exploring any direction anyone wants to go on. 

If people want more stories, I will write more stories. If anyone else wants to write stories, that would be great. Any and all creative expressions are very welcome, so get in touch if you have something you’d like to share.