Bloom Published by: First SecondWritten by: Kevin PanettaIllustrated by: Savanna GanucheauFormat: HC, 368 pages, $24.99ISBN: 9781250196910Ages: 14+ Review Bloom, a young adult graphic novel which centers on the story of Ari, a young man who faces significant changes in his life as he approaches adulthood. Changes such as deciding what to do after high school—whether…
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Noe’s Comics Nook: Pride & Prejudice New Edition
Pride & Prejudice New Edition Published by: Manga ClassicsCreated by: Jane Austen / Po Tse / Stacy KingISBN: 9781947808980Ages: 13+ Review Often in our attempts to justify comics, we tell people that fostering someone’s love of comics is a “gateway” to reading more traditional books – something by Jane Austen perhaps. While I’m not a great…
Noe’s Comics Nook: Prince of Cats
Prince of Cats Published by: Image ComicsCreated by: Ronald WimberlyISBN: 9781534312074Ages: 17+ Review While Romeo and Juliet is far from my favorite play (how could it be when Taming of the Shrew exists), it begs to be adapted in all manner of ways to match the tone and conversations of the time. With so many…
Noe’s Comics Nook: La Voz de M.A.Y.O Rambo
February 2021 La Voz de M.A.Y.O Rambo Published by: Image Comics Created by: Henry Barajas / Jason Gonzales ISBN: 9781534313637 Ages: 16+ Review Initially published independently through Kickstarter, La Voz De M.A.Y.O.: Tata Rambo is a look at the history of the activist group M.A.Y.O. (Mexican, American, Yaqui, and Others) and their victories throughout the…
Noe’s Comics Nook: Manga Classics Frankenstein
February 2021 Frankenstein Published by: Manga ClassicsCreated by: Mary Shelley / M. Chandler / Linus Liu / Daria RhodesISBN: 9781947808164Ages: 12+ Review I’ll admit that I am often skeptical of comics adaptations of books, much the same way that I am skeptical of beloved books becoming movies. I can’t help but think “the original is…
Lesson Plan: Nutmeg Volume 1: Early Fall – Taste Buddies
Nutmeg Volume 1 – Early Fall: Taste Buddies Written by: James F. WrightIllustrated by: Jackie CroftsPublisher: Action Lab EntertainmentFormat: Softcover, 6.5 x 10, 96 pages, Full Color, $11.99ISBN: 9781632291059 Review “Knowing what you know now, would you do it again? And my answer was always the same: Of course I would.” Of course she would,…
Lesson Plan: Mister Miracle
Mister Miracle Published by: DC ComicsWritten by: Tom KingIllustrated by: Mitch GeradsISBN: 9781401283544Ages: 13+ Review Scott Free’s name comes into play immediately in Mister Miracle. Without a prison or a trap that can hold him, he is able to escape anything “Scott Free” every time. The greatest escape artist in the world, Scott Free is famously known as…
Lesson Plan: Middlewest Book One
Middlewest Published by: Image ComicsWritten by: Skottie YoungIllustrated by: Jorge Corona, Mike HuddlestonISBN: 9781534312173Ages: 16+ Review “The wind is so violent here.I hate it.Sometimes I feel like it hates me.Like it might just pick me up and blow me away.” Farmington is a small town, just like any other small town. It’s pretty predictable, and everyday seems like the…
Lesson Plan: Elsewhere Volume 1
Elsewhere Volume 1 Published by: Image ComicsWritten by: Jay FaerberIllustrated by: Sumeyye Kesgin, Ron RileyFormat: Softcover, 112 pages, Color, $9.99ISBN: 9781534304697Ages: 13+ Review I’ve always been intrigued by the mystery and literary allure surrounding Amelia Earhart’s disappearance on July 19, 1937. Movies, novels, television shows, and many more literary genres have attempted to tell her disappearance…
Lesson Plan: Breath of Flowers Volume 1
Breath of Flowers Volume 1 Published by: TokyopopWritten by: CalyIllustrated by: CalyISBN: 9781427861511Ages: 13+ Review Azami has a serious, serious crush! However, there may be a societal concern about Azami’s crush. Years ago, Gwyn signed up to attend Azami’s school, blindly taking advice from a friend. What Gwyn did not realize is that her new high school…