Mad Cave Studios has announced a new feminist horror limited series set to debut this fall, and The Beat has all the details. Debuting in September, Flow is written by Paula Sevenbergen, illustrated by Claudia Balboni, colored by Fabi Marques, and lettered by Jodi Troutman. The series will feature variant covers by Aneke and Colleen Doran.
Flow tackles the potential consequences of what happens when young people are taught to feel shame instead of being offered real sex education. Spanning dual timelines that are heavy on body horror, the series explores menstruation, manipulation, and ignorance through a timely lens.
Here’s the full synopsis:
When blood began to run down Dara Lund’s legs at Nature Camp, she thought she was dying. Homeschooled by a protective dad after her mom’s mysterious death, Dara wasn’t told the facts of life. “It’s the Curse,” her bunkmates said, not revealing it was her period. “But we can lift it…if you do everything we say.” So began their week of torment, making naive Dara do torturous tasks for their amusement. But now, 10 years later, as they embark on their careers, the three tormentors find themselves cursed—so they reunite to track down the likely source: a vengeful Dara. And they’ll pursue her to the bloody end.
Check out interior and cover art from Flow #1 below.
“I’m so anxious to share this story, which was inspired by politicians wanting to ban sex ed and basics about biology in schools, said Paula Sevenbergen. “It got me thinking about how the resulting void of info could be exploited—which, in this case, is done by bullies at a nature camp. And a decade later, their actions come back to haunt them. It’s a bit like Carrie meets Yellowjackets. I’m grateful that Mad Cave gave us total freedom to let the narrative—and the blood—flow.”
Artist Baldoni added, “Drawing this story has been a journey through depth, adventure, and quiet introspection. I truly appreciate the gentle touch Paula brings to telling the raw, lingering domino effect of actions taken and tucked away in time. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with Mad Cave and James B. Emmett’s team, and to draw Paula Sevenbergen’s story. I can’t wait to see it published!”
Flow #1 will be available digitally and at your local comic shop on September 17.
