They Fell From The Sky Published by: Mad Cave StudiosWritten by: Liezl BuenaventuraIllustrated by: Xavier TarragaISBN: 9781952303135Ages: 10+ 10 year old Tommy is just like any other kid: shirks his chores, hangs out with his friends in a treehouse, goes to school, and talks obsessively about his fandom. His friends get together to watch Space…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Punderworld Vol. 1 OGN
Punderworld Volume 1 Published by: Image ComicsWritten by: Linda SejicIllustrated by: Linda SejicISBN: 9781534320727Ages: T+ Punderworld, written and illustrated by Linda Sejic is a delightful tale featuring the romantic adventure of two notable characters from Greek mythology. The story features a Greek pantheon infused with more modern sensibilities making the title accessible for young, modern readers….
Graphic Novel Reviews: Old Head OGN
Old Head Published by: Image ComicsWritten by: Kyle StarksIllustrated by: Kyle StarksISBN: 9781534320741Ages: Mature The description for Kyle Stark’s Old Head mentioned Fright Night (a favorite vampire movie of my youth) and Space Jam (90’s Michael Jordan version) and all I could think was, “I did not know I needed this in my life until this…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Needle and Thread
Needle & Thread Published by: Mad Cave StudiosWritten by: David PinckneyIllustrated by: Ennun Ana IueovISBN: 9781952303234Ages: Teen Needle & Thread by David Pinckney and new artist Ennun Ana Iueov is a story about finding the support you need to live your truth, even if the path is not an easy one. It is senior year and Noah…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Nightmare in Savannah
Nightmare in Savannah Published by: Mad Cave StudiosWritten by: Lela GwennIllustrated by: Rowan MacCollISBN: 978-1952303265Ages: Teen Nightmare in Savannah is a little but The Craft and a little bit Southern Gothic. If that sentence raises your heart rate even a little bit, then this story is for you. It is the tale of Alexa who moves…
IMAGE COMICS TO RELEASE ED BRUBAKER & MARCOS MARTÍN’S EISNER AWARD NOMINATED FRIDAY IN PRINT FOR THE FIRST TIME
PORTLAND, Ore. 07/16/2021 — Image Comics will publish the Eisner Award nominated Panel Syndicate comic—Friday—by the award winning creative team, Ed Brubaker (Pulp, Reckless, Criminal) and Marcos Martín (The Private Eye, Daredevil) in print for the first time. Friday, Book One: The First Day of Christmas will collect the first arc of the series and hit shelves this November. “I’m so excited…
Discussion Guide: A Difficult Thing
A Difficult Thing Published by: Ablaze Written by: Silvia Vecchini Illustrated by: Sualzo Format: HC, 48 pages, $9.99 ISBN: 9781950912438 Ages: 4+
Lesson Plan: A Man’s Skin
A Man’s Skin Published by: Ablaze Written by: Hubert Illustrated by: Zanzim Format: HC, 160 pages, $24.99 ISBN: 9781950912483 Ages: 16+ Synopsis Bianca has reached marrying age and in her Renaissance Italy that means marrying as best suits her family. In this case, that means Giovanni, a young, pleasantly attractive heir of a merchant family….
Noe’s Comics Nook: Crossover Volume 1
Crossover Volume 1 Published by: Image ComicsCreated by: Donny Cates / Geoff Shaw / Dee Cunniffe / John J. HillISBN: 9781534318939Ages: 16+ Review Crossover is the definition of getting meta with your storytelling, pulling in dozens of characters from other comics properties (some less explicitly than others; probably hard to get DC to let you…
Noe’s Comics Nook: Yuzu the Pet Vet Volume 1
Yuzu the Pet Vet Volume 1 Published by: Kodansha ComicsCreated by: Mingo Ito / Nippon Columbia Co., LTD.ISBN: 9781632369413Ages: 8+ Review 11 year old Yuzu is living through a lot. Her father died when she was 5, her mom is sick enough that she requires a long hospitalization, and now she has to live with…