The plots in 'Aya: Claws Come Out' by Marguerite Abouet and Clement Oubrerie, set in the evolving world of 1980s Côte d'Ivoire, are packed with twists and surprises
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Graphic Novel Review: ‘The Great Beyond’ by Lea Murawiec, from Drawn+Quarterly
'The Great Beyond' by Lea Murawiec is a captivating exploration of our modern interconnected society and the consequences of fame.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Are You Willing to Die for the Cause?’ by Chris Oliveros from Drawn+Quarterly
Are You Willing To Die For The Cause? by Chris Oliveros is a graphic novel history of the Front De Liberation Quebec.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Blackward’ by Lawrence Lindell from Drawn+Quarterly
'Blackward' by Lawrence Lindell, published by Drawn and Quarterly, presents a narrative that is brutally real in all its facets.
Read More »BotCon: Bob Budiansky and Simon Furman on ‘The Transformers’ Comics
After a few years of writing 'The Transformers' for Marvel Comics, Bob Budiansky handed the role off to writer Simon Furman.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Offshore Lightning’ by Saito Nazuna from Drawn+Quarterly
Offshore Lightning by Saito Nazuna shows the author's storytelling prowess through the strong perspectives of her characters.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Okinawa’ by Susumu Higa from Fantagraphics
'Okinawa' by Susumu Higa is a powerful read hiding its complexity beneath depictions of people's everyday existence in war and peace.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Palookaville 24’ by Seth from Drawn+Quarterly
'Palookaville 24', by Seth, brings together an extensive range of projects by the author including a DVD of a puppet show.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Ascendant: Star-Spangled Squadron’ by Macris, from Baen
'Ascendant: Star Spangled Squadron by Macris takes the superhero trope and turns it on its head by delving into the characters' motivations.
Read More »Comic Collection Review: ’20 km/h’ by Woshibai from Drawn+Quarterly
Woshibai's '20km/h' reminds the reader to take a moment to explore the perspectives we take for granted to find the magic in life.
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