Lisa Cheese and Ghost Guitar (Book 1): Attack of the Snack by Kevin Alvir is a lot of things. I was about half way through when I realized it probably was mostly a commentary on capitalism, mom & pop stores vs. the big man and the greed of “bigger and better” and addiction to that (via fast food joints).
It is a story of love and friendship and demon possession. If a humanoid-unicorn had a superhero origin story this would be it. There was more straight commentary than I assumed by the cover (which gives off an abstract, artistic, not clear vibe). We follow Lisa, the human-unicorn, as she moves to the big city (in a far far far future/other realm) and how she wants to be a folk musician, despite her barbarian/warrior family’s disapproval. One bad set (that literally costs her an arm), a crappy job, some odd friends and a lot of spunk later, we find how the little guy can take on the big guy and maybe, sort of, win (and have great pork buns in the process).
With a lot of tongue-in-cheek seriousness makes this graphic novel more of a 3.5 as I didn’t LOVE it but didn’t hate it either. It is a nice read to read once (maybe twice if you think you might have missed something the first time), but not a one I would read again often. I also do not plan on reading any sequels, but it’s not off the table either. Interesting art that is a hit or miss for the reader/viewer, but regardless sets a tone.