The Harlem/ Jazz Age-era set, monster hunting/ adventure, critically acclaimed comic book, Bitter Root, is moving closer to a big screen adaptation.

From Deadline.com:”Legendary Pictures has acquired the feature film rights to Bitter Root, the acclaimed horror-action series from Image Comics that centers on an African-American family of monster hunters who ply their trade in New York City during the stirring era of the Jazz Age.”

“The series creators — David F. Walker, Sanford Greene, and Chuck Brown, will executive produce along with Big Machine’s Sean Owolo. Jon Silk and Disney Hall will oversee the project for Legendary. Bitter Root has been a breakout success for Image Comics since the 24-page inaugural issue hit store shelves the week before last Thanksgiving. “

Head here for more info and check out a few pages from the first issue of Bitter Root below.