It's been several years since I've read To Kill a Mockingbird, but I was immediately taken back to Maycomb when I opened the first pages of Fred Fordham's new graphic novel. The depictions of the small town in 1933 Georgia and iconic lines of Harper Lee's classic novel combine to spark a distinct nostalgia. And... Continue Reading →
Pigs Might Fly by Nick Abadzis, Jerel Dye (Illustrator). (Graphic Novel Mini Review)
Lily Leanchops has improved upon her inventor father's designs and created a flying machine that almost achieves lift. But when the Warthogs of the neighboring kingdom commence with arial attacks, all of Pigdom is suddenly in danger. Spurred on by the threat, Lily completes her plane and becomes not only the first pig to fly,... Continue Reading →
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland (Mini Review)
In an alternative Post-Reconstruction era Maryland, Jane McKeene has been taught to kill the undead. Even though slavery is outlawed, young African Americans and Native Americans are sent to finishing schools to adopt the skills to protect the wealthy. The etiquette of the table and the sharpness of the sickle. When Jane's friend's sister goes... Continue Reading →
One Trick Pony by Nathan Hale (Graphic Novel Mini Review)
In a post-Alien-decimated Earth, scavengers roam the wilderness looking for anything they can use to survive. Some hunt solely for food, and some for tech in an effort to preserve the passing way of life. Yet, the aliens are hunting also. The Pipper (aliens) vessels emit bubbles that trap anything metal and send it soaring... Continue Reading →
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson (Graphic Novel Mini Review)
Who needs a sidekick when you're an especially evil villain? Lord Ballister Blackheart surely doesn't need one. But Nimona is relentless. She insists that her shape-shifting power is essential to Blackheart's evil plans. Yet, she's a little hazy on the rules of the good guy-bad guy game. A combined effort to take down their nemesis, Sir... Continue Reading →