Heaven, West Virginia
Heaven, West Virginia by Ravi Teixeira, published by Oni Press on November 11, 2025, is a graphic novel that explores the intricate relationship between grief and healing. In this 172-page work, Lamont arrives in the picturesque Appalachian town of Heaven, where the serene landscape contrasts sharply with his inner turmoil following the death of his father. As he learns the art of foraging and tea-making from his aunt LaToya, he encounters a dark, mysterious figure lurking in the woods, which only he seems to perceive.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into themes of fantasy and the LGBTQ+ experience, as Lamont navigates his new surroundings and the haunting presence that shadows him. The story intertwines elements of the natural world with Lamont’s emotional journey, highlighting the complexities of healing amidst loss. Through his interactions with his aunt and the charming cowboy, Coyote, the narrative unfolds in a way that invites reflection on personal struggles and the search for solace.
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Lamont’s father was not a good man. And now Lamont’s father is dead.
When Lamont arrives in the tiny Appalachian town of Heaven, West Virginia, its lush landscape feels stubbornly at odds with the roiling anxiety that’s come to define his inner life. Living there and learning the art of foraging and tea-making from his kind, stoic aunt LaToya should be idyllic—even a paradise. But in the shadows of Heaven’s woods, Lamont sees a dark, hulking figure, long, glimmering teeth, and piercing red eyes. No one else seems to see this beast . . . not his aunt, and not the handsome cowboy, Coyote, whose gentle voice evokes the comforting, electric aroma of LaToya’s brews. Escaping its voraciously hungry pursuit feels impossible, and Lamont will have to face more than the darkness of the woods to do so.
A singular and seductive meditation on the complexity of grief, healing, and the power of the natural world by cartoonist Ravi Teixeira (A Quick & Easy Guide to Coming Out).
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