I had hoped that the second volume of Sunstone would be as good as the first, and was not disappointed. For anyone who hasn’t heard of it, Sunstone is a graphic novel series about two women who enter into a BDSM relationship and fall in love in the process. Volume 2 picks up around a week after the firstRead more
From Under Mountains is a fantasy graphic novel starring a teenage princess who chafes against the role assigned to her by her gender. Lady Elena longs for adventure and to know more about the world beyond the palace, but her father Lord Crowe sees her as nothing but a pawn to be married off for politicalRead more
When I saw InSexts on display at my local comic book store, I was immediately struck by the art noveau inspired cover. As I flipped through the pages and read the book’s description, I knew that I needed it in my life. InSexts is feminist Victorian body horror. You know how in Kafka’s Metamorphosis the main character wakes up toRead more
I’ve been on a graphic novels kick lately, and absolutely devoured the first volume of Pretty Deadly. Pretty Deadly is a western with a mythic fiction vibe. It’s also tricky to characterize, because the art and storytelling can both be a little confusing at times, especially with such a complex story. But at its core, there isRead more
Clearly when I named my blog Books Without Any Pictures I never imagined myself getting into graphic novels. This is kind of a new thing for me still, but I’m digging it. The latest in my lineup is Lady Killer, which was recommended to me by a friend. The plot in a nutshell: A 1950s housewife named Josie moonlightsRead more
Remember how a few weeks ago I was raving about Monstress? Yeah, that book created a monster, and my budget for the month is kind of fucked because I decided I need to buy ALL THE COMICS. #noregrets This one is called Sunstone, and I’m super impressed. It’s the story of two women who meet online andRead more
Have you ever impulsively purchased a book and then been completely blown away by how mindbogglingly amazing it was? Earlier this summer I was traveling for work, and was horribly sick. In between meetings I stepped into a comic book store and saw the first issue of Monstress. The art was breathtaking, and I immediately grabbedRead more
I read Carl’s review of this book about a month ago and thought that I’d like to read it. I found a copy at Barnes & Noble last night, and didn’t leave until I had finished reading it. The story introduces Anya, a Russian immigrant navigating American high school life. Anya tries hard toRead more