Scary Godmother and Friends

Jill Thompson's charmingly spooky creation first appeared in this 1997 one-shot from Sirius Entertainment, introducing readers to a friendly witch who helps a young girl navigate a Halloween night full of friendly monsters. Thompson writes and illustrates the entire issue, establishing the whimsical, gently macabre tone that would define the series. This debut matters as the starting point for a beloved, all-ages franchise that celebrates Halloween with warmth and humor rather than fright.