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Son, when you grow up will you be the savior of the broken, the beaten, and the damned?

Umbrella Academy Vol. 1: The Apocalypse Suite by Gerard Way, Gabriel Ba

January 29, 2019 by Caitycat Leave a Comment

I became interested in reading this series after watching the trailer for the upcoming Netflix series. It looks very fun and Wes Anderson-esquely quirky. So, I figured it was a good excuse to read the graphic novels first. In a mysterious worldwide event, forty-seven women, most of whom had not shown signs of pregnancy, gave birth. Of these children, millionaire inventor Reginald Hargreeves, AKA the Monocle, managed to track down and adopt seven. His reason for collecting the children? “To save the world.” The children […]

Filed Under: Graphic Novels/Comic Books Tagged With: cbr11, gabriel ba, Gerard Way, Graphic Novel

Caitycat's CBR11 Review No:1 · Genres: Graphic Novels/Comic Books · Tags: cbr11, gabriel ba, Gerard Way, Graphic Novel ·
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Why are you so obsessed with me?

El fruto prohibido (Fruit of Knowledge) by Liv Strömquist, translated by Alba Pagán

January 27, 2019 by pluiedenovembre Leave a Comment

(published in English as: Fruit of Knowledge: The Vulva vs the Patriarchy) I was talking to a friend about how difficult it can be to find graphic novels written and/or illustrated by women. She mentioned this Swedish author she enjoyed but wasn’t sure if she had been translated. Fortunately, she has been translated and I found this gem on Google Play Books. What an amazing read. El fruto prohibido (literally The Forbidden Fruit) is a cultural history of the vulva, and it’s both hilarious and […]

Filed Under: Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Non-Fiction Tagged With: alba pagán, Comics, el fruto prohibido, feminism, fruit of knowledge, Graphic Novel, liv strömquist, spanish, Sweden, translation

pluiedenovembre's CBR11 Review No:6 · Genres: Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Non-Fiction · Tags: alba pagán, Comics, el fruto prohibido, feminism, fruit of knowledge, Graphic Novel, liv strömquist, spanish, Sweden, translation ·
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I’m just a soul whose intentions are good…

The Delinquent Housewife! 1 by Nemu Yoko (translated by David Musto)

January 16, 2019 by pluiedenovembre 1 Comment

Komugi and Tohru are young newlyweds (or about to get married? I’m not entirely sure) who move in with his family while they find their own place. Tohru’s family – mom, grandpa, brother Dai and sister Yukari – are warm and welcoming (except Yukari) and eager to make Komugi feel like part of the family. For her part, Komugi is sweet and helpful and just generally delighted to be part of the family. Just as everyone is starting to get comfortable with the new living […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: comedy, comic, david musto, Graphic Novel, humor, Japan, manga, nemu yoko, the delinquent housewife, translation

pluiedenovembre's CBR11 Review No:5 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: comedy, comic, david musto, Graphic Novel, humor, Japan, manga, nemu yoko, the delinquent housewife, translation ·
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It’s not easy being teen

American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

Boxers by Gene Luen Yang

Saints by Gene Luen Yang

January 14, 2019 by ElCicco Leave a Comment

I hadn’t originally planned to review all three of these books together, but after reading them, I found that they had more in common than just their author. American Born Chinese, Boxers and Saints all center on teens who are dealing with issues related to their identity and how to live within the community in which they find themselves. Do you adapt to others’ expectations, try to remake the community as you wish it to be, or leave it for something new? American Born Chinese […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books Tagged With: American Born Chinese, Boxers & Saints, cbr11, ElCicco, Fiction, Gene Luen Yang, Graphic Novel

ElCicco's CBR11 Review No:5 · Genres: Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books · Tags: American Born Chinese, Boxers & Saints, cbr11, ElCicco, Fiction, Gene Luen Yang, Graphic Novel ·
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Princess Sparkle Destroyer of Worlds

Sanity and Tallulah by Molly Brooks

January 7, 2019 by cosbrarian Leave a Comment

What sort of mischief would two tweens who grew up on a space station get into? Why, inventing new species and saving the day of course! Sanity and Tallulah are best friends and children of VIPs on board their space station home. Sanity is the smarty pants who spends her time experimenting and futzing with mechanics, usually on the sly and not quite in the realm of what her parents would allow. Tallulah is along for the ride, though she prefers gushing over their favorite […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Graphic Novels/Comic Books Tagged With: Children's Books, children's comics, cute animals, diversity, Graphic Novel, kid lit, molly brooks, sci-fi, STEM

cosbrarian's CBR11 Review No:2 · Genres: Children's Books, Graphic Novels/Comic Books · Tags: Children's Books, children's comics, cute animals, diversity, Graphic Novel, kid lit, molly brooks, sci-fi, STEM ·
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People who love to eat are always the best people

La cantine de minuit (Shinya Shokudō) by Yarō Abe

January 7, 2019 by pluiedenovembre 2 Comments

Known in English as Midnight Diner (although I don’t believe the manga has been published in English, or maybe it has but it’s out of print, I wasn’t able to find any precise info), this is the manga that inspired the Netflix show Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories.   The titular diner is open from midnight to 7 am, and even though it has a very modest menu, the chef will prepare anything you want as long as he has the ingredients. The diner is located […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: #food, Graphic Novel, Japan, La cantine de minuit, manga, Midnight Diner, Shinya Shokudo, slice of life, Yaro Abe

pluiedenovembre's CBR11 Review No:3 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: #food, Graphic Novel, Japan, La cantine de minuit, manga, Midnight Diner, Shinya Shokudo, slice of life, Yaro Abe ·
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