A M Y C H U

Award winning writer for Marvel, DC, Netflix and more. Order Fighting to Belong! and the sequel Carmilla: The Last Vampire Hunter from your local comic store or bookstore now! Other works include: DOTA: Dragon's Blood (Netflix Original Series), Rick & Morty Hericktics of Rick, Avengers: Electric Rain (online adaptation), Aero (Marvel), Sword Master, Betty & Veronica Meet Vampirella & Red Sonja, DMC (Darryl Makes Comics). Author of the graphic novel Sea Sirens and Sky Island (Viking Childrens Press) with Janet K Lee. First woman to write KISS and Green Hornet series. Other characters written: Wonder Woman, Emma Frost, Deadpool, Dejah Thoris, and Ant-Man. Co-founder Alpha Girl Comics, publisher of Girls Night Out and other titles. Frequent comic con speaker and moderator. Coffee guzzler, lego hoarder, whiskey drinker. Follow me on bluesky, twitter @amychu, instagram @amy_chu, Tiktok @theamychu and facebook IWriteComics

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Unboxing the final chapter! Carmilla Eternal

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Thanks to you, we're getting a sequel...!

In the second volume of this feminist tale of murder, monsters, and mystery layered with dark Chinese folklore, social worker turned vampire hunter Athena Lo has just lost everyone she loves--and it's all her fault.

Hoping to put her life back together, Athena travels to San Franciscos Chinatown on a quest to uncover the secrets of her mysterious family history. But her journey escalates into a nightmare when shes violently introduced to a new, ruthless gang of Asian American vampires and its unlikely leader, who hold shocking truths. As she navigates this dangerous territory, Athena can't escape the ghost of Carmilla...and neither can the vampires. Athena must decide--whose side is she on?

Inspired by the gothic novel that started the vampire genre, this queer, feminist murder mystery graphic novel is a tale of identity, obsession and fateful family secrets. 

Praise for Carmilla: The First Vampire:

Part of the challenge when writing about the Asian-American experience is attempting to define something that feels so amorphous. Chu and Lee ingeniously meld one of Western horror's oldest icons with the touchstones of the East.--Pornsak Pichetshote (The Good Asian, Infidel)

A sophisticated and modern reimagination of one of the great classics of the horror genre, Chu and Lee have crafted a Vampire story you do not want to miss.--James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing The Children, The Department of Truth)

Carmilla is an itch in the back of your head, the horror of knowing somethings right behind you, whether it be a creature, a nightmare, or a terrible love. Amy Chu and Soo Lee weave a beautiful tale full of mystery in an unsettling New York. I highly recommend it.--Chip Zdarsky (Batman, Sex Criminals)

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Save the Date

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Next Friday at #sdcc worldbuilding and character building with these creators

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Truth. https://www.instagram.com/p/CrAZAOYsZbr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Spent a fabulous hour with 84 years young legendary cartoonist/writer/fashionista Trina Robbins! FYI we are wearing some of her pieces from the #womenincomics Spring Summer #Prada collection #wondercon

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Here in #lasvegas for a store signing #carmilla! I will also sign anything I’ve written. #alternaterealities (at Alternate Reality Comics, Las Vegas!) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqFxXwwri_i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’m finally writing Spider-Man! Noir that is… 🌃 Art by @dioneves.arts lettering @claytoncowles hope you like it! #1 just dropped on #marvelunlimited https://www.instagram.com/p/CpzopTiOU7S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Challengers in Chicago is having an awesome 25% off sale through Feb 13 which includes my latest graphic novel Carmilla. $100 purchase also gets you this fab “I love you but I’ve chosen comics” t shirt by Kasey Iris!

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My panel schedule for New York Comic Con. Other times you can find me at C12 downstairs in Artist Alley #NYCC

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I’m going to Baltimore!

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Part of my haul from #SPXComics Small Press Expo :-) :-)

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Hello, San Diego Comic-Con!

Here’s my schedule as it stands:

WED PREVIEW NIGHT

4-6 PM SKY ISLAND SIGNING CAT CAFE SD outside, no badge needed

proceeds to benefit the kitties

THURS

2 PM WORK LIFE BALANCE 32AB

4 PM DIVERSITY IN COMICS, TV, GAMES MARRIOTT MARQUIS GRAND 12-13

5 PM WHO'S THE MOST NEUROTIC SUPERHERO? MARRIOTT MARQUIS GRAND 10-11

8 PM CBLDF PARTY WESTGATE HOTEL

free for CBLDF members, others throw in a donation! 

FRI

12 PM   SPOTLIGHT ON AMY CHU W/JOHN JENNINGS 26AB

I’m special gust this year, courtesy of the Comics Art Conference.

1:30 PM SIGNING SAILS PAVILION AA-05

8 PM EISNER AWARDS 

I’ll be presenting a few awards with the fabulous PHIL LAMARR

BAYFRONT HILTON

SAT

6 PM ART & BUSINESS OF LICENSING

with cool folks from GEARBOX and DARK HORSE and the showrunner of DOTA: Dragon’s Blood RM10

8PM CBLDF ART AUCTION BAYFRONT HILTON

SUNDAY

1 PM BURNOUT TO BRAINSTORM 29AB

3PM ASIAN REPRESENTATION IN COMICS 26AB

TWEET @AMYCHU FOR HER LOCATION DEETS

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And it’s finally out! I wrote the graphic novel adaptation for #TurningRed!! Suitable for six years and up! #pixar

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I’ll be in Charlotte with a ton of mainstream and indie comics creators! Friday and Saturday only for me though. Hope to see you there!