The Hills of Estrella Roja

In 2023, Houghton Mifflin launched The Hills of Estrella Roja, a single-issue comic that stands as a complete, self-contained story. This graphic novel blends small-town mystery with supernatural folklore, centering on two young women who uncover strange phenomena in a rural Texas community. Writer and artist Ashley Robin Franklin crafts a moody, atmospheric tale that explores connection and the unknown, marking a distinctive entry in contemporary independent comics. Its concise, novel-like structure offers a satisfying, standalone reading experience.