Jamie S Rich talks 'Spell Checkers'

Jamie S Rich has spoken about his forthcoming graphic novel Spell Checkers.

The You Have Killed Me writer's new book, published by Oni Press, tells the story of three high school girls who come into the possession of a book of spells.

"It's a rude high school comedy," Rich told Newsarama. "Three girls who as young kids get hold of a magical spell book, and it's just the wrong age to discover witchcraft. No social consciousness, an underdeveloped conscience.

"They are going to do with these new powers what they will, and by the time they are in high school, they pretty much rule everything. They are the terrors of the school, the popular girls gone drunk with power, and though there are rumours, no-one really knows they are literal witches.

"The first volume begins with a challenge to their power. Someone has started leaving graffiti around campus that, shall we say, questions the girls' moral character. Not necessarily falsely, but you know, this cannot be allowed to stand without some response."

The book features art by Rich's regular collaborator Joelle Jones (Dr. Horrible, Madame Xanadu) alongside newcomer Nicolas Hitori.

Spell Checkers is expected to debut in April 2010.