The BreakawaysCathy G. Johnson Certain things worked really well for this, in particular the art style. Johnson does an excellent job at drawing middle schoolers that perfectly encapsulates the in-between child and teen phase. Her dedication to different body types also was so wonderful to see, in addition to the style and personality offered to…
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Comic Review: The Magic Fish
The Magic FishTrung Le Nguyen A beautifully crafted coming of age story, told through the lenses of collected folklore, completely captured my attention and my heart. I genuinely lost track of time while reading it and taking in the gorgeous illustrations, and pretty much abandoned my list of questions I was writing to discuss with…
Comic Review: Snapdragon
SnapdragonKat Leyh “Snap’s town had a witch. At least, that’s how the rumor goes. But in reality, Jacks is just a crocks-wearing, internet-savvy old lady who sells roadkill skeletons online–after doing a little ritual to put their spirits to rest. It’s creepy, sure, but Snap thinks it’s kind of cool, too. They make a deal: Jacks…
Comic Review: Heavy Vinyl Vol. 1
Heavy Vinyl Vol. 1 Carly Usdin (writer), Nina Vakueva (Illustrator) “When Chris joins the staff at her local record store, she’s surprised to find out that her co-workers share a secret: they’re all members of a secret fight club that take on the patriarchy and fight crime! Starry-eyed Chris has just started the dream job every outcast…