The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost Mine Is a Twisted Western About the American Dream

From the minds of Tyler Crook and artist Emily Schnall comes a chilling tale of the American Dream, set in the harsh frontier of the mid-1800s. Entitled "The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost Mine," this three-issue prestige-format Western series explores the hopes and dreams of runaway teens Buck and Toby, who aspire to forge their own destiny and wealth beyond the confines of the orphanage that raised them.

Together with a small crew, they embark on a perilous journey to the Holy Ghost Mine, a silver stake nestled deep within the Nevada Territory hills, under the guidance of Henry Gaines, a young and enthusiastic entrepreneur.

Henry promises his father, Harlan, who holds a mysterious technique for producing the finest silver, that they will unearth riches beyond their wildest dreams. Upon reaching the mining camp nestled in the center of a vast salt flat, the trio soon discovers an inactive mine shaft, empty barracks, and a harried Harlan eager to send them away before it is too late.

As the story unfolds, it delves into themes of friendship, family, and ambition, as each character in the narrative is driven by their own desperate desire to secure something to make them feel complete—whether that be wealth, love, or simply finding their way home.

Crook explains, "The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost Mine started with a simple question: What if, instead of selling your soul to the Devil, you found a way to sell other people’s souls?" This provocative inquiry gives way to a captivating exploration of these universal human desires. Schnall's expressive artwork promises to bring this eerie world to life with a striking beauty that will leave readers spellbound.

The series is set to release on February 3, with a final order cut-off of December 28, and will join other notable releases such as "Batman: Reign of Assassins" and a new arc of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" in February.