Rsvp: E.S.P.

Josh Malerman returns with a graphic novel debut that shifts his focus from prose to visual storytelling. This work follows Dr. Charles Massey, a researcher who has sacrificed his professional standing, social circle, and marital stability in an obsessive quest to validate the existence of psychic phenomena. His reputation lies in ruins, driving him to make one final attempt at scientific proof. In this desperate bid for redemption, Massey invites two children with suspected abilities into his home laboratory. The narrative centers on a clinical study designed to measure their powers. Malerman, known for titles such as Bird Box and Incidents Around the House, constructs a tense atmosphere where the subjects possess capabilities far exceeding standard expectations. The story hinges on the divergence of intent between the two participants. One child approaches the experiment with benevolent goals, while the other harbors malicious desires. This dynamic creates a volatile environment within the confined space of the lab. Readers who appreciate psychological tension and supernatural horror will find this graphic novel engaging. It suits those interested in character-driven narratives where personal failure fuels dangerous experimentation. The book may not appeal to readers seeking lighthearted entertainment or traditional ghost stories without scientific framing. The conclusion rests on the unpredictable outcomes of a study gone wrong, leaving the reader with the lingering image of two children wielding power they barely understand.