Graphic novel reviews Y

 Y the Last Man - Brian K. Vaughn

1. Unmanned - A sudden, unexplained virus kills every male mammal on earth except for unemployed street magician Yorick and his male monkey.  He wants to go to Australia to rejoin his girlfriend, but finds that the remnants of the US government, Israeli forces, and ultra-feminist "Amazons" all have other plans.  Startlingly original and fast-paced adventure.  It's a little preachy, in the Vaughn style, but that can be forgiven.  Read twice.  [4.5] 
2. Cycles - Yorick and his secret agent protector head to California to a cloning lab, but on the way stay in a small Ohio town populated by ex-prison inmates.  Yorick's brainwashed sister, Hero, is still on their tail, as is an Israeli commando.  The final page has a surprise twist that leaves you wanting to start the next one immediately!  Read twice. [4.5]

Youth - Curt Pires

Graphic novel reviews Z

Zahra's Paradise - Amir  [First Second]


Zita the Spacegirl - Ben Hatke  [First Second]Book One: Far From Home: A young girl and her friend go through a portal to a planet filled with robots, giant mice, magic, and bizarre aliens of endless description.  The planet is about to explode, and some creatures have decided that her friend holds the key to its salvation; with the help of some defective, nervous robots, a giant mouse, and a sneaky inventor, she must rescue him and find her way back home.  It's a charming story with endless invention and silliness blended with the drama; the art is a cross between Calvin & Hobbes and Cobalt 60.  Fun stuff, worthy of a series.  [4]