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HOOVES OF DEATH by Sam Bragg

HOOVES OF DEATH

Vol. 1

From the Hooves of Death series, volume 1

by Sam Bragg ; illustrated by Sam Bragg

Pub Date: Sept. 23rd, 2025
ISBN: 9780063448247
Publisher: HarperAlley

Battle-hardened unicorns may be humanity’s last hope as the zombie apocalypse rages on in this popular WEBTOON comic that’s now available in print.

In remote Yellowstone National Park, a band of refugees shelter from hordes of zombies and are supported by a magical herd of unicorns who happen to be immune to their plague. When food runs scarce, unicorn sergeant Glitter is sent on a scouting mission and stumbles upon Kate, a fierce blond, blue-eyed girl who’s living on her own. The pair team up with two other strong unicorns, but it seems the undead aren’t their only enemy—Kate is being hunted by a Grim, a black wolflike henchman of Death himself. During their quest to unravel the cause of humanity’s downfall, they encounter mischievous sirens and their beefy boyfriends (who are being held hostage), zombie gnomes, a band of Bigfoots, and even a vampire. Though the creatures aren’t the biggest fans of humans, it becomes clear through the nefarious involvement of the horsemen of the apocalypse that Kate just may be the key to ending all the suffering. The violence and general despair balance the cuteness. Bragg’s unicorns are deceptively adorable, even with grenades hanging around their necks and rainbow blood dripping from the zombie bites on their bodies. A sinister cliffhanger will leave readers neighing for the next installment of these heroes’ quest.

Who knew unicorns could kick so much tail? Saddle up for a grim, glittering, and gory ride.

(Graphic fantasy. 10-13)