'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: ‘Woman World’ by Aminder Dhaliwal
'Woman World', a graphic novel by Aminder Dhaliwal is replete with drama and hilarity in a world where men have died out.
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