Author Archives: Jodi Odgers

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Count-featured Reviews
“Count”

By | Mar 25, 2021 | Reviews

Re-imagining a story is a tradition almost as old as literature itself. The best adaptations extract the core appeal of a narrative, add their own unique breath of life, and let the new, refreshed tale out into the world. “Count” is one such tale. It is a breath-taking retelling of “The Count of Monte Cristo” […]

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“IND-XED”

By | Feb 25, 2021 | Reviews

A grim future, where wrongdoers are branded and exiled from society with no recourse or warning. A protagonist who finds themselves convicted of a crime, wondering what they could possibly have done. These concepts are not new, but the creative team behind “IND-XED” uses these foundations to highlight what they believe to be most important […]

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“The Magic Fish”

By | Jan 29, 2021 | Reviews

“The Magic Fish” is a mesmerizing tale that showcases the power of stories. Trung Lê Nguyễn brings to life a story of a young man discovering himself, but struggling to share it with those closest to him. Nguyễn depicts the realities of immigrant life in a way that is honest and touching, and grapples with […]

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November Vol 3 Featured Reviews
“November Vol. 3: The Voice on the End of the Phone”

By | Nov 19, 2020 | Reviews

The penultimate volume of “November” has the creative team giving the reader the first glimpses at the overall narrative tapestry that they have been weaving together throughout the series of graphic novels. “November Vol. 3: The Voice on the End of the Phone” masterfully utilizes the space granted by its format, beginning with an expansive […]

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The Daughters of Ys Featured Reviews
“The Daughters of Ys”

By | Oct 22, 2020 | Reviews

Fables and fairy tales have been a part of human society for thousands of years, with many fading into obscurity as culture blend and homogenize. In “The Daughters of Ys”, M.T. Anderson and Jo Rioux breathe new life into one such tale. Anderson blends versions of the fable together into an opaque tale filled with […]

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“Barking”

By | Sep 25, 2020 | Reviews

Comics seek to explore themes of mental health on a fairly regular basis, but I have never seen it done as viscerally or as devastatingly as in “Barking”. Lucy Sullivan has brought the spectre of depression to live by infecting every aspect of comics with its influence, from the art style to the layouts to […]

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“Retina” Volumes 1-3

By | Aug 21, 2020 | Reviews

“Retina” puts a futuristic spin on the crime thriller. Set in 2030, it tells a tale of a rogue cop following a lead farther than it should have been followed. He steps into the territory of a mysterious organisation that is guided only by money. The world-building gives great potential to the story and Philippe […]

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“Wandering Son” Volume 10 – Friends Old and New

By | Aug 2, 2020 | Reviews

Volume 10 of “Wandering Son” was arguably the most Shuichi-centric volume thus far. While earlier volumes balanced Shuichi’s experience with those of other characters like Yoshino, Yuki, or Saori, chapters 74 to 82 shone the spotlight on Shuichi and how they navigate friendships that shift as everyone gets older. Of particular interest are the ways […]

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