I absolutely love how this story is developing.
For those of us used to reading the longer format (graphic novel), reading this as individual comics gets frustrating because it is over so quickly. Still, writer Marjorie Liu manages to pack a lot of information and story build into a short space. In this issue we learn a little more about Maika and her past, though there is still some question about just what has happened to her.
The art is still beautiful and I’m really captivated by this story.
There isn’t much more to say about a single issue, except that the short history lesson at the end of the regular part of the story is really helpful to understanding much of this world.
I look forward to the next issue, which would be the final issue for the first graphic novel. If I were buying comics, this would be one of the few titles on my list.
Looking for a good book? Monstress #5 is an all-too-brief comic book in the Monstress series, which prompts as many questions (or more) as it answers.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
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Monstress #5
author: Marjorie Liu
artist: Sana Takeda
publisher: Image Comics
paperback, 33 pages
This really is one of the better comics/graphic novels I’ve read in some time. The world-building is phenomenal, the characters are all tremendously unique and unforgettable, and the art is absolutely stunning.
In this sixth issue of the comic (the end of what would be the first volume of the graphic novel), Maika confronts the monster within her, and just a little bit becomes slightly more clear. Who is the enemy and who is a friend is still confusing to me, but perhaps there isn’t anyone who is all good or all bad.
The little fox-child that most people are going to find so adorable, finally manages to stand up for himself, and I suspect he’s going to play a bigger role in this ongoing story than I first imagined.
You won’t find a comic or graphic novel that is more beautiful to look at – every … single … panel. Though it’s also dark and grim and you’re as likely to be staring at body parts as you are these gorgeous art-deco-like illustrations.
Liu is weaving a twisted and tight tale and I want to press on – I want to just keep reading. If you pick up the first issue and read all the way through to the end of this volume, you’ll likely want to keep going as well.
Looking for a good book? Monstress (Vol 1) is the one graphic novel that you will want to read this year.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
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Monstress #6
author: Marjorie Liu
artist: Sana Takeda
publisher: Image Comics
Kindle edition, 33 pages
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