Title: Deogratias, A Tale of Rwanda Author: Jean-Philippe Stassen Publisher: First Second Publication Date: 2006 ISBN: 9781596431034 Synopsis from Goodreads: The 2000 winner of the Goscinny Prize for outstanding graphic novel script, this is the harrowing tale of the Tutsi genocide in Rwanda, as seen through the eyes of a boy named Deogratias. He is anContinue reading “Review: Deogratias by Jean-Philippe Stassen”
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Funky Cover Friday
Here by Richard McGuire is a comic that shows the history of one space, from the age of the dinosaurs, through the present, and into the future. But it’s always the same space. I love this cover of a nondescript window. It could be any window, but each window will haveContinue reading “Funky Cover Friday”
Top Ten Tuesday
Hello all! I’ve been away camping for the past few days and it’s nice to be back again. And this means I’m back again to share with you my favourite top tens. I do miss the sun and the beach and the sand, but this week I’ve got an exciting topic to share with you:Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday”
Funky Cover Friday
Happy Funky Cover Friday! What covers are you jonesing for this week? My favourite cover of the week is on Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon’s Daytripper. This is such an attention grabbing image. The use of whitespace in contrast to the colour is a genius design. It suggests a vibrancy that exists within memory and imaginationContinue reading “Funky Cover Friday”
Review: Alex + Ada by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn
Title: Alex + Ada Creators: Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn Publisher: Image Comics Publication Date: July 29, 2014 ISBN: 9781632150066 Synopsis from Goodreads: The last thing in the world Alex wanted was an X5, the latest in realistic androids. But when Ada is dropped into his life, he discovers she is more than just aContinue reading “Review: Alex + Ada by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn”
Review: Rocket Girl Vol. 1
Title: Rocket Girl Authors: Brandon Montclare and Amy Reeder Publisher: Image Comics Published By: July 22, 2014 ISBN: 9781632150554 Synopsis from Goodreads: A teenage cop from a high-tech future is sent back in time to 1986 New York City. Dayoung Johansson is investigating the Quintum Mechanics megacorporation for crimes against time. As she pieces together theContinue reading “Review: Rocket Girl Vol. 1”
Review: This One Summer by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki
Title: This One Summer Authors: Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki Publisher: First Second Publication Date: May 2014 ISBN: 9781626720947 Synopsis from Goodreads: Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It’s their getaway, their refuge. Rosie’s friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she neverContinue reading “Review: This One Summer by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki”
Review of The Homeland Directive, Robert Venditti and Mike Huddleston
Title: The Homeland Directive Author: Robert Venditti Illustrator: Mike Huddleston Published by: Top Shelf Productions Date Published: 2011 ISBN: 9781603090247 Rating 5/5 Synopsis from Goodreads: As head of the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Dr. Laura Regan is one of the world’s foremost authorities on viral and bacteriological study. Having dedicated her career to haltingContinue reading “Review of The Homeland Directive, Robert Venditti and Mike Huddleston”
Review: Pretty Deadly Vol. 1
Title: Pretty Deadly Vol. 1 Author: Kelly Sue Deconnick Illustrators: Emma Rios, Jordie Bellaire Publisher: Image Comics Published: 2014 ISBN: 978-1-607069-62-1 Synopsis from Goodreads: KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (Avengers Assemble, Captain Marvel) and EMMA RÍOS (Dr. Strange, Osborn) present the collected opening arc of their surprise-hit series that marries the magical realism of Sandman withContinue reading “Review: Pretty Deadly Vol. 1”
Top Ten Tuesday
Welcome to my first Top Ten Tuesday!!!! I’m looking to try something new here. I was told about Top Ten Tuesdays a few weeks ago and I’ve been wanting to give it a try. I’ll post my top ten for the week and I’d like to hear back from you about what you think. ThisContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday”
Worn Pages and Ink 