Incognegro, set in the early 20th century, amidst segregation and racial violence, is the story of Zane Pinchback, a light skinned black man, able to pass as white, who goes undercover to report on lynchings in the South. It is brutal. It's a graphic mystery, so it was a quick read, but the plot definitely took... Continue Reading →
What an absolute delight! The Prince and the Dressmaker, a gorgeous graphic novel set in late 19th century Paris, has everything I want out of a fairytale: creativity, fabulousness, whimsy, unique and courageous characters, and just enough darkness to make the happy ending both a joy and a relief. Prince Sebastian is into wearing dressers,... Continue Reading →
This week, my comics reading included some old favorites and some graphic novels that have been on my TBR forever. Top Comics of the Week The Backstagers: 2018 Valentine's Intermission #1 by James Tynion IV, Samantha Johns, Rian Sygh, Brittney Williams, Caitlin Rose Boyle, and Katy Farina Have I mentioned recently how much I love The... Continue Reading →
American Born Chinese is a graphic novel that explores the immigrant experience through various lenses, but primarily through the story of a Chinese-American boy, the son of two immigrants. Though there was a lot of powerful storytelling going on, I didn’t immediately love it. It’s a very quick read, but it took me a little... Continue Reading →
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