Becstar Published by: Mad CaveWritten by: Joe CoralloIllustrated by: Lorenzo ColangeliISBN: 9781952303166Ages: 13+ Are you feeling lucky? Grab your laser gun and brace yourself for an action-packed, galactic romp for Artifacts. The main character, Becstar, is a thief with the power of luck on her side. Formerly a member of Ophiucus, a quartet of thieves,…
Author: Angela Dabrowski
Angela Dabrowski has an MLIS and over 10 years of experience designing and hosting pop culture inspired tween & YA public library programs. She spends a lot of time reading manga, drawing, and listening to K-Pop.
Graphic Novel Reviews: The Breaker Omnibus 1
The Breaker Omnibus 1 Published by: AblazeWritten by: Jeon Geuk-JinIllustrated by: Park Jin-HwanISBN: 9781950912247Ages: 18+ Wrap your fists and hide your lunch money! There are no cowards allowed in The Breaker Omnibus 1. High schooler Si-Woon cannot catch a break. Repeatedly beaten up by bullies, he falls into the depths of cowardice and despair until…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Streamliner 2: All-In Day
Streamliner 2: All-In Day Published by: Magnetic PressWritten by: ‘FaneIllustrated by: ‘FaneISBN: 9781951719036Ages: 18+ Smell that gasoline? Grab the clutch, and go for the finish line. Streamliner 2: All-In Day puts you in the fast-lane. This adrenaline-pumping graphic novel is Mad Max meets dieselpunk. Dieselpunk features an alternate universe where diesel powers advanced technology. Several…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Michael Turner Creations: Volume One
Michael Turner Creations: Volume One Published by: Aspen ComicsWritten by: Michael TurnerIllustrated by: Michael TurnerISBN: 9781941511756Ages: 13+ Surf, sand, sun, and… sea people? Splash into summertime with Michael Turner Creations: Volume One! This graphic novel collects several story arcs from Michael Turner’s titles, which makes this anthology a great gift for long-time fans or…
Graphic Novel Reviews: The Collected Toppi Volume 5: The Eastern Path
The Collected Toppi Volume 5: The Eastern Path Published by: Magnetic PressWritten by: Sergio ToppiTranslated by: Jeremy MelloulIllustrated by: Sergio ToppiISBN: 9781951719043Ages: 13+ Be prepared to shudder as superstitions arise in The Collected Toppi Volume 5: The Eastern Path. This graphic novel series highlights Toppi’s skillful artwork and masterful storytelling by collecting previously published works…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Elric: The Eternal Champion Collection
Elric: The Eternal Champion Collection Published by: Titan ComicsWritten by: Michael MoorcockIllustrated by: Jim Cawthorn, Philippe DruilletISBN: 9781785869556Ages: 18+ Get ready to spread some chaos! Elric: The Eternal Champion Collection offers two separate stories illustrated by two different and iconic artists featuring the same notable hero, Elric. This series is a high fantasy taking place…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Blade Runner 2019: Home Again, Home Again
Blade Runner 2019 Home Again, Home Again Published by: Titan ComicsWritten by: Mike JohnsonIllustrated by: Andres Guinaldo, Marco Lesko, Jim CampbellISBN: 9781787731936Ages: 18+ Pay no attention to the date in the title. This is not the 2019 we remember. Blade Runner 2019: Home Again, Home Again takes place in a futuristic world and ironically mostly…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Aster of Pan
Aster of Pan Published by: Magnetic PressWritten and Illustrated by: MerwanISBN: 9781942367949Ages: 13+ Aster of Pan is a high-speed graphic novel. Aster is a red-haired girl who lives in the far future after an undescribed nuclear event. She is as quick, agile, and cunning as a fox, and she wears a fox tail wherever…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Manga Classic Anne of Green Gables
Manga Classic Anne of Green Gables Published by: Manga ClassicsWritten by: L. M. Montgomery (author of original text), Crystal ChanIllustrated by: Kuma ChanISBN: 9781947808188Ages: 11+ Be prepared to smile. The Manga Classic Anne of Green Gables is filled with childhood misadventures and gentle compassion. Welcome to Green Gables – an idyllic valley of…