Graphic Novel Review: Leviathan (Adventuregame Comics) by Jason Shiga Posted on Septemat 6:02 am by Gene Ambaum The whole thing has a bit of a science fiction ending that I didn’t see coming (and that I don’t think mentioning in this way will ruin for you). My favorite moments: the pages showing that he’s not really a giant compared to his brothers and others (including Totoro), and, when he’s a little kid, when he puts on his mom’s red shoes and asks his dad to pretend it’s his wedding. I don’t remember a big coming out scene with his parents or family, but there’s a hilarious description of the first time he masturbated, and a very touching first kiss. For a long time h kinda avoided admitting, even to himself, that he was gay. He had a crush on both Chris Pine and Ferris Bueller at different times, and loved Jem and the Holograms. It’s probably got something to do with the art being overwhelmingly, wonderfully pink.Īs a little boy Ebensperger played with girls and girls toys, and people often thought he was a girl. 256pp.Įbensperger’s comics are big and bright and his font of choice and drawings make everything feel positive, even when he’s working through some stuff. Graphic Novel Review: Gay Giant by Gabriel Ebensperger Posted on Septemat 6:28 am by Gene Ambaum I started and restarted reading this book three times in a week, and then its rhythm took hold of my brain and I could not put it down. And as with all of her books, I feel like this one resisted my attention for a bit, like my brain just can’t handle writing this good without ramping up its processing power. I love Griffith’s writing in every way, right down to her sentences.
I don’t want to say more - if you like the sound of that, just read it. It’s not too much of a spoiler to say that at a point early on the young woman in question leaves the safety of home to find her way in the world disguised as a man (or at least dressed in a way that she’s mistaken for one), and that the Tuath Dé figure into it. This tale starts with a girl growing up in a secret, hidden space in a somewhat magical part of a forest and ends in a full-on Arthurian romance, a heroic journey of the best type. Novella Review: Spear by Nicola Griffith Posted on Octoat 6:38 am by Gene Ambaum There’s a little magic, some romance, and just enough drama that it all feels real. It switches between blue and red ink (and sometimes combines them) in different contexts to great effect. Can she get in touch with her feelings and figure out the concept behind the animal figures she’s been sculpting? But Jade’s inner doubts continue to plague her, and critique sessions don’t add to her confidence. She does find a way to commune if not communicate with Phoebe, and even meets someone, Mary, who potentially seems like she might be more than a friend. Her mentor is supportive, but Jade is distracted. She’s worried about her best friend Phoebe, who recently attempted suicide, but the intensive learning experience she’s there for seems like an amazing opportunity - her workspace is beautiful, and there’s also a wood fired kiln she may be able to fire some of her work in.
Jade is heading off for a month-long residency at the Art Farm to work on ceramics that will (she hopes) get her a scholarship to art school. Slip by Marika McCoola (text) and Aatmaja Pandya (illustrations).
Graphic Novel Review: Slip by Marika McCoola and Aatmaja Pandya Posted on Octoat 7:00 am by Gene Ambaum
I haven’t read a graphic novel this fun and inclusive since Megan James’ Innsmouth, which I recommend, too. Worth noting: not all of them have been to college, but everyone else moving away/on gives them something to deal with, too. There’s an epic, fun fantasy story in here role played by the group members, who I’m sure you’ll love, as you see them deal with what’s happening in their own lives at that pivotal moment around the end of college. Lana (language studies major, about to leave for grad school) has the worst reaction to Cassandra, who is herself very worried about everyone liking her. But Cassandra doesn’t have a lot of RPG experience, and at first she’s kind of rough / annoying / clumsy. They’re super excited, especially Jay (the game master)’s partner, Cassandra, who finally gets to meet Jay’s friends in person and game with them. Four years later they’re all good friends, and they’re finally getting close to finishing that first campaign, which is good because they’re all about to graduate and/or move away. Members of their high school’s gender sexuality alliance bond over playing a tabletop RPG together (one that includes nonbinary character options). The Last Session Volume 1: Roll for Initiative by Jasmine Walls (writer) and Dozerdraws (artist). Graphic Novel Review: The Last Session Volume 1: Roll for Initiative by Jasmine Walls and Dozerdraws Posted on Octoat 6:40 am by Gene Ambaum
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