Moss Lawton is a comic creator and storyboard artist from the Bay Area. They've worked as a story artist for TV and features at studios including Netflix, Nickelodeon, Disney, Dreamworks, and WB on projects such as
Invader ZIM: Enter the Florpus,
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans,
Monsters at Work, and
Monster High, as well as
Bidoof’s Big Stand with The Pokémon Company. Moss makes comics with the help of their very loud cat, Vincent, and has been told they decorate way too early for Halloween. You can find them online at dinolich.com and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @Dinolich.
"Stylishly spooky and outrageously fun. A spooky but sweet story about the importance of relying on your friends, especially when you feel alone."
—Kirkus
"Lawton fashions a raucous All Hallows’ Eve tale with a cheeky Halloweentown vibe in this wickedly funny graphic novel debut. [They explore] themes of miscommunication and connection through the lens of a good-intentioned witch with a chaotic approach to problem-solving."
—Publishers Weekly"A slice-of-life character piece with supernatural high jinks humor. With its punk paranormal style, easygoing dialogue, and story of belonging and friendship, many tweens and young teens will find this graphic novel a relatable read."
—School Library Journal
“With such an inventive world and fun cast of characters all I want is MORE. I could read about this hellish little gang and their adventures forever.”
—Dana Terrace, creator and executive producer of The Owl House"The kind of book that makes you feel like trash for not being a cool witch, werewolf, or vampire."
—Jhonen Vasquez, creator and executive producer of Invader Zim
"Hellaween is for any kid who's ever felt alone, had something to prove, and wanted to party, all at the same spooky time."
—Jake Wyatt, co-executive producer of My Adventures with Superman
"It’s not that often that you come across a comic with so much charm and character. Such a beautiful book."
—Rad Sechrist, creator and executive producer of Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
