Courtney Crumrin & the Coven of Mystics

In this four-issue miniseries from Oni Press, Ted Naifeh deepens his gothic fairy-tale world as young witch Courtney Crumrin navigates the perils and politics of a secret coven. Balancing eerie magic with a sharp, grounded protagonist, Naifeh both writes and illustrates the story, lending it a cohesive, darkly whimsical vision. The series expands the Courtney Crumrin mythos, cementing the character as a standout in early-2000s independent comics for her blend of wit, courage, and teenage defiance.