'Umma's Table' by Yeon-Sik Hong is a powerful story about aging that maintains its cartoonish by depciting humans as cats, giving the tale deeper meaning.
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Graphic Novel Review: ‘The Trial of Kitaro’ by Shigeru Mizuki from Drawn+Quarterly
'The Trial of Kitaro' by Shigeru Mizuki is a fun read suitable for kids and adults and gives a fascinating look into Japanese culture
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Year of the Rabbit’ by Tian Veasna from Drawn+Quarterly
Year of the Rabbit by Tian Veasna from Drawn+Quarterly presents an especially poignant view of the Khmer Rouge by showing it through human eyes. Rather than giving a historical synopsis on political factions, Veasna’s story is told through the people who survived the nightmare that killed nearly two million people. …
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Palimpsest’ by Lisa Wool-Rim Sjoblom from D+Q
'Palimpsest' by Lisa Wool - Rim Sjoblom is a powerful and political read telling a much-needed tale of the adoption experience.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Grass’ by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim from Drawn+Quarterly
'Grass' by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim is a graphic novel highlighting the spirit of life that finds a way even in the darkest times.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘King of King Court’ by Travis Dandro
'King of King Court' by Travis Dandrois a great example of the literature that graphic novels can be.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘The Follies of Richard Wadsworth” by Nick Maandag from Drawn+Quarterly
'The Follies of Richard Wadsworth' rereads well thanks to Nick Maandag’s rich themes and skillful pacing.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Hasib and the Queen of Serpents’ by David B.
French graphic novel legend David B.’s take on some of the Thousand and One Nights, 'Hasib and the Queen of the Serpents', proves a visual treat.
Read More »Montreal International Game Summit 2018: Interview with Chris Bourassa (Creative Director, Red Hook Studios)
Batman's mortality and organic relationship with Gotham City make him a more tangible and real character; without Gotham there is no Batman and vice versa.
Read More »Interview: Actress Paula Garcés, Co-Creator of ‘World of Aluna’
Actress/producer/writer Paula Garcés and her husband Antonio Hernandez continue to expand their 'The World of Aluna' with a new graphic novel trilogy that continues the adventures of the South American superhero.
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