Kids Comics Pitchfest 2025 Showcase

Nosferatu

One of the most important stories ever told comes to YA Graphic Novels at last! The story of Nosferatu (and Bram Stoker’s Dracula before it) has persisted for more than a century, and that is saying a lot! The story of Dracula is well known, and the 1922 Nosferatu film streamlines the lore even more. This graphic novel introduces this classic story in a classic format, intended for Young Adult Readers.

At its heart, Nosferatu is one of the original monster stories. But is Nosferatu a monster? Or, is he just different?

My Why:

I excitedly went to see 2024’s version of Nosferatu in theaters. I thought it was fantastic, but also felt like it was its own thing. The original 1922 version is remembered as one of the most important movies of all time and with good reason. After reading up a bit on it, I learned that due to copyright concerns with Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the Nosferatu movie almost never saw the light of day.

My idea is to help keep this classic story going for generations to come by adapting it for Young Adult audiences. It would be an incredible honor if someday someone cites my work as their introduction to the lore and characters!