GOTHAM ACADEMY FIRST YEAR #5 (OF 6) CVR A KARL KERSCHL

Gotham Academy First Year is a moody, character-driven blend of mystery and coming-of-age storytelling set within a peculiar prep school in Gotham City. In issue #5 (of 6), Olive Silverlock confronts the hidden tolls of memory as she searches for her missing mother, a journey that spirals into forgotten classrooms, secret doors, and conversations that may not have actually happened. Brenden Fletcher, Karl Kerschl, and Becky Cloonan weave its noir-tinged atmosphere with warm, expressive art by Marco Ferrari, while Karl Kerschl's cover captures the seriocomic tone that defines the series. This installment deepens the series' core premise: friendship, discovery, and the strange rituals of a school where nothing is quite as it seems. It builds toward the arc's climax, balancing humor with haunting moments and a growing sense that adolescence can be a dangerous adventure.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of character-driven mysteries and teen coming-of-age stories.
• Readers who enjoy moody, atmospheric art and a touch of the supernatural.
• Those who follow high school-set thrillers with secrets, memories, and a dash of humor.
• Readers drawn to the Gotham Academy series or to the writing/art team of Fletcher, Kerschl, Cloonan, and Ferrari.