The Cimmerian Volume 1 Published by: AblazeWritten by: Jean-David Morvan, Robert E. Howard, Régis HautièreIllustrated by: Pierre Alary, Olivier Vatine ISBN: 9781950912209Ages: 16+ Robert E Howard, an author in the 1930’s, created an iconic character that persists to this day: Conan the Barbarian. Originally published as short stories, these have expanded into many forms including…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Dark Ark After the Flood Volume 1
Dark Ark: After the Flood Volume 1 Published by: AfterShock ComicsWritten by: Cullen Bunn Illustrated by: Juan Doe ISBN: 9781949028416Ages: 16+ The story of Noah’s Ark is one that most people know, even if your life is not steeped in Christian beliefs. God decided to flood the world, killing most of the people, starting over because…
Graphic Novel Reviews: 20XX Volume 1
20XX Volume 1 Published by: Image ComicsWritten by: Lauren Keely, Jonathan Luna Illustrated by: Jonathan Luna ISBN: 9781534316126Ages: 16+ In a not-so-far-off future, society hangs on a delicate balance between those who are infected, and those who are not. Bethel Virus (causing the humans of this book to wear masks… feels very current with the…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Little Victories: Autism Through a Father’s Eyes
Little Victories: Autism Through a Father’s Eyes Published by: Titan Comics Written by: Yvon Roy Illustrated by: Yvon Roy ISBN: 9781787732308 Ages: 16+ Little Victories is an autobiographical story about one family’s experience with an autistic child–and the highs and lows that come with such a diagnosis. The beginning of this story is all too…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Space Bandits
Space Bandits Published by: Image ComicsWritten by: Mark Millar Illustrated by: Matteo Scalera ISBN: 9781534315013Ages: 16+ Thena Khole and Cody Blue are some of the baddest most-wanted criminals in the galaxy. Thena is a planner– hiring the most experienced men from other crews to complete her heists, planning each heist down to the letter, and…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Lily the Thief
Lily the Thief Published by: First SecondWritten by: Janne Kukkonen Illustrated by: Janne Kukkonen ISBN: 9781250196972Ages: 10+ Lily is a young girl whose life goal is to become a master thief. She is part of a guild, working under the eye of her mentor, Seamus. Until now she has been sent on menial quests for…
Graphic Novel Reviews: A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Published by: VIZ Media Written by: Makoto Hagino Illustrated by: Makoto Hagino ISBN: 9781974710430 Ages: 13+ Konatsu Amano has lived in Tokyo the last 15 years of her life. Recently her father transferred overseas for work, and she is now staying with her aunt in a small seaside…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks? Volume 1
Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?, Vol. 1 (manga) Published by: Yen PressWritten and Illustrated by: Dachima Inaka, Meicha, Pochi Iida ISBN: 9781975385248Ages: 16+ Masato Oosuki is a typical teenage boy. He’s obsessed with video games, full of angst, and is easily embarrassed by his mom. One day in class his teacher…
Graphic Novel Reviews: 920London
920London Published by: Image Comics Written by: Remy Boydell Illustrated by: Remy Boydell ISBN: 9781534315044 Ages: 16+ It’s 2005 and the scene kids aren’t alright. Remy Boydell brings the angst in the beautifully illustrated 920London. Pairing beautiful watercolor illustrations with a hedonistic outlook, Boydell encapsulates the general malaise of youth. Hana and Kiki are…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Excellence Volume 1
Excellence Volume 1 Published by: Image Comics Written by: Brandon Thomas Illustrated by: Khary Randolph, Emilio Lopez ISBN: 9781534313620 Ages: 13+ Magic is real and the stakes are high in Brandon Thomas’ graphic novel, Excellence Vol 1: Kill the Past. With a unique take on the magical fantasy genre and featuring all creators of color,…