Thursday, November 4, 2010

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]