• Cover: On a blaring red background, a handsome young man holding a pair of scissors crosses his arm and smiles as behind him, the silhouette of a furred beast looms large. In bold, playful font, title reads "Demonic Barbershop: by Nika."
  • Page 1: All artwork is in black and white. Sneakers step forward on pavement / backlit silhouettes of crows circle overhead / tangled branches stretch towards an apartment complex somewhere in a nameless city. Narrative voiceover: "In between a coffee shop and a thrift store--"
  • Page 2: Voiceover cont'd: "--sits my humble little barbershop." Panel of a lower-level barbershop off a sidewalk; panel close-up of a glowing barber's pole. A trendy girl with long, wavy locks of hair nervously clutches her purse strap. Voiceover: "It attracts a...specific kind of clientele."
  • Page 3: In a series of small panels, the girl enters the black and white tiled space of the barbershop / a baby-head planter sprouts pothos / curious shampoos with staring eyes nestle on metal shelves / the print of a snake curls behind...THE BARBER. He sits calmly, smiling. Barber: "How can I help you, dear?" Voiceover: "Neat and pretty, at a first glance, she didn't resemble my usual guest...she seemed too pampered, too self-possessed." The girl looks at the barber, a little unnerved by the decor. "Wh-wha
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Nika

Demonic Barbershop

Demonic Barbershop

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In between a coffee shop and a thrift store lies a mysterious barbershop run by a barber with a special set of skills…

Meet Maurice and Kiru, a mysterious duo who run a barbershop that attracts rather unusual clientele. Inspired by Japanese comics, this short story blends horror and humor into a paranormal romp that packs a twist or two. “Come in and let down your hair…if you dare.” 28 pages, B&W.

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Nika

Nika is an artist and writer based in Virginia who enjoys the occasional spooky ghost story.

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