By Graeme McMillan Dark Horse Comics’ upcoming graphic novel, Jia and the Nian Monster, sees the publisher turn to mythology for its latest adventure, and The Hollywood Reporter has an exclusive ...

Po Po explains that the Nian Monster once plagued China by eating whole villages. Since the monster is afraid of “loud sounds, fire, and the color red,” the decorations prevent its return.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Josh Weiss is a writer covering the nexus of pop culture and Judaism. We’ve all seen images of a Chinese New Year celebration.

But what brought about these traditions all those many moons ago? This is the legend of Nian—the mythical beast that ate children and started Chinese New Year. A long time ago, a terrible demon ...

A silly retelling of the Chinese new year legend of a monster named Nian. China reacts to Trump tariffs bombshell Celebrities Are Stealing the Show in the Knicks’ Playoff Run Department of Labor ...

By Graeme McMillan Dark Horse Comics’ upcoming graphic novel, Jia and the Nian Monster, sees the publisher turn to mythology for its latest adventure, and The Hollywood Reporter has an exclusive ...