“Gr 6 Up–When Jesse and Noah, two teens at a weight loss camp, stumble upon the body of a murdered counselor, they and two other campers, Kate and Tony, begin an investigation into the secrets of Camp Bloom. This engaging title is a promising start to what will hopefully be an ongoing series. Blas and Muldoon offer a refreshingly nuanced perspective on body image. The four central characters are fully realized with their own quirks and opinions—especially Jesse, who questions why she even needs to lose weight. Readers will be intrigued by many of the secondary characters, and this world may offer more stories that reflect changing attitudes toward so-called misfits. Exaggerated cartoonish illustrations are reminiscent of popular comics or TV series such as Adventure Time and Regular Show and will appeal to tweens and younger teens. VERDICT A solid addition to graphic novel collections, particularly where comics such as “Lumberjanes” and “Backstagers” are popular.” - School Library Journal

“What a romp—funny and tricksy.” - Gregory Maguire (Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West)

“Blas, Muldoon and Seely have crafted a charming yarn full of lovable characters involved in a page-turning adventure that never loses sight of the story’s greatest quality: Heart.” - Sina Grace (Iceman, Self-Obsessed)

“Equal parts Meatballs, Camp, and Agatha Christie, Dead Weight is a joyful and beautifully drawn book that will have you smiling from beginning to end!” - Marc Andreyko (Love is Love, Batwoman)

- Rights acquisition announced through Publishers Weekly rights report.

- Announcement at The Hollywood Reporter, re-circulated through The Hollywood Reporter's industry newsletter.

- Announcement press release sent to the publisher's press, retailer, and librarian lists.

- Social media coverage of the announcement.

- ARC distribution to trade review journals, and select press, book buyers, and librarians.

- Print adverts included in Oni Press periodicals.

- Included in the Oni Press Spring 2018 catalog for buyers.

- Targeted awards outreach.

- Local author and illustrator appearances in Portland, OR.

- Illustrator appearance at ALA Annual Conference 2018 in New Orleans, LA.

- Bookmarks distributed at Rose City Comic-Con 2017.

- Ashcan, postcard, poster, and bookmark distribution at Emerald City Comic Con 2018.

- Creator signings at Emerald City Comic Con 2018.