Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 — Corinna Bechko and Kano Summon a New Era of Magic and Misery
Corinna Bechko and Kano launch a fresh, spooky saga for Sabrina Spellman. As Halloween approaches, a teenage witch navigates high school drama and magical chaos after a trickster lands on her doorstep. It’s a perfect autumn read.
There is something inherently cozy yet chaotic about revisiting Sabrina Spellman when the leaves start turning and the air gets crisp. This isn’t a nostalgia trip into the past, though; it’s a deliberate, vibrant reimagining that treats Sabrina’s world with the same narrative weight as any superhero origin. You’re getting a brand-new ongoing series that feels like it was born in October, blending the mundane stress of being sixteen with the spectacular danger of actual sorcery.
The premise sets Sabrina right in that awkward, electric limbo between childhood and adulthood. She has just learned the truth about her secret birthright, and instead of letting her head spin, she is diving headfirst into her craft, honing her hexes one at a time. But balancing a magical education with the crushing weight of high school responsibilities is proving difficult, especially when her cat, Salem, decides to bring home a mythical trickster as a houseguest. Suddenly, her two worlds are threatening to collide with the force of a smashed pumpkin.
This specific debut stands out because of the creative team behind it. Corinna Bechko, known for her thoughtful work on Green Lantern: Earth One and EC's Blood Type, brings a grounded, character-driven voice that makes the magic feel earned rather than accidental. Paired with Kano’s Eisner-nominated art, the visual storytelling is both playful and intense. Kano has a way of making the supernatural feel tactile and immediate, whether he’s drawing the quiet moments of study or the chaotic fallout of a spell gone wrong.
If you have been looking for a comic that captures the specific anxiety and wonder of being a young adult trying to figure out who you are, this is the book. It’s a story about finding your power in a world that wants you to stay ordinary. The pacing feels fresh, the stakes are personal, and the Halloween atmosphere is woven into the DNA of the narrative from the very first page.
Keep an eye on the variant covers as well; Kano’s artwork is distinctive enough that these will likely vanish quickly from the shelf. And if you want to dive deeper into the lore before you jump in, the special feature inside explores Sabrina’s guide to familiars with art by Nick Cagnetti, giving you a rich look at the creatures she’ll be encountering. It’s a delightful little bonus that adds texture to the main story.