Two fairy kingdoms are at war and Isabel is caught in the middle! The City On The Other Side is a new graphic novel from Mairghread Scott and Robin Robinson where early 1900s San Francisco’s fate hangs in the balance of forces completely unbeknownst to its citizens. Scott & Robinson were kind enough to give…
Interview: Sedgwick & Taylor Hunt Monsters with SCARLETT HART
Who doesn’t love a good monster hunt? Marcus Sedgwick and Thomas Taylor do, and they’re giving readers one of the most fun monster hunts in recent memory with Scarlett Hart: Monster Hunter. Scarlett is a fun, spunky character and Sedgwick and Taylor were kind enough to talk about this OGN, in stores April 3! Aaron Long: Can…
Interview: Sara Varon Goes on a Quest for NEW SHOES
Sometimes, good materials are hard to come by. Just ask Francis the Shoemaker, a donkey who embarks on a quest for materials in the newest Sara Varon graphic novel, New Shoes. Varon was kind enough to chat about this charming story, available March 20 from First Second! Aaron Long: Can you discuss how the concept for…
Review: HIPPOPOTAMISTER
HIPPOPOTAMISTER Written by John Patrick Green Art by John Patrick Green, Cat Caro Published by First Second Release Date: May 11, 2016 When the zoo they live in begins to wear them down as much as it is worn down, Red Panda and Hippopotamister decide to make a change in their lives. Written and drawn…
Review: THE NAMELESS CITY
THE NAMELESS CITY Written by Faith Erin Hicks Art by Faith Erin Hicks, Jordie Bellaire Published by First Second Release Date: April 5, 2016 Faith Erin Hicks, you’ve built something really special with The Nameless City. The Nameless City is the first volume in a series focusing on two youths from very different backgrounds living…
Comic Love: Ten Years of First Second Books
Being in business for 10 years is a huge accomplishment, and it is an even greater feat when a company can maintain an exceptional level of quality for a decade. The prestigious graphic novel publisher :01 Books (First Second) is this rare kind of company, and in 2016 they are celebrating their tenth anniversary! To…
Comic Love: SWEATERWEATHER & OTHER SHORT STORIES
There’s really not much more comfortable than a sweater on a cold day, and “Sweater Weather” is one of the best parts of fall & winter. The appropriately titled Sweaterweather & Other Short Stories by Sara Varon is filled with those same kinds of comfort, but in a cool little hardcover package. Sara Varon’s artwork…
TRADE WAITING: Week of October 14, 2015
It’s another Monday, which means a look at the week’s hottest trade paperbacks, collected editions, and graphic novels in this edition of “Trade Waiting” – your weekly spotlight of five noteworthy comic book collections that are being released this coming Wednesday and why you should watch out for them! DAMAGE CONTROL TP COMPLETE COLLECTION Written…
Review: THE WRENCHIES
THE WRENCHIES Written by Farel Dalrymple Art by Farel Dalrymple Published by First Second Meet the Wrenchies. They’re strong, powerful, and if you cross them, things will quickly go very badly for you. Only one thing scares them-growing up. Anyone who survives to be an adult lives in constant fear of the Shadowsmen. All the…