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The Curse of Monte Cristo – Graphic Novel Review

Arden Skye10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

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A new spin, making the protagonist of African descent, a slave and a man of color. Plus, connecting it to the Haitian revolution.

On the left, the back cover. Text: "Sometimes it's easier to disappear into a sci-fi novel than to deal with the disappointing people in your life! The solo debut of writer/artist Kazimir Lee is an atmospheric and profound coming-of-age story about a Malaysian-American teen trying to carve out her own identity in the uneasy space between friends and family."  "Masterful... Azar's earnest struggle to bridge emotional distances is something every reader will relate to." -Rebecca Mickey Mock artist of Compass South and Salt Magic. "Low Orbit is a tender and evocative graphic novel about the pain and joy of all our relationships. You will be drawn into Azar's world with every page. An exquisite debut." -Tillie Walden author of On a Sunbeam. A purple background with objects around the text: a muffin with a candle lying next to it on a plate, an entry ID for an event reading "4-DAy-PASS, star", a pirate-like figure can be seen running in a galaxy; a charger; a moth; a crescent moon and a branch with leaves. Below the ISBN with other info: TOPShelf PRODUCTIONS $33.99 CAN ISBN-13: 978-1-60309-552-5 52499 9781603 095525" TOPSHELFCOMIX.COM On the right, the front cover. The protagonist, Azar, can be seen floating in the air above a purple-lit village at night with a river flowing in the middle. Azar is wearing baggy clothes, has a short pony tail, a phone attached with a charger to her trousers, and is wearing glasses, while being immersed into a book. A bright, yellow moon in the top right corner with the title "Low Orbit" by KAZIMIR LEE in the middle of it.

Low Orbit – Graphic Novel Review

Arden Skye11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

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After the sci-fi novel became part of Azar’s story, I was sure there was gonna be a twist in there somewhere, like she’s in a coma and then she’ll swim through the world of the novel, which will help her later on in real life…

"Veronika is 24 and tired: of her crummy boyfriend, of living with her parents, of feeling stalled out while everyone else moved on. With a new job coding software for a “wellness” company that makes brain-boosting energy drinks, she finally has a chance to turn things around. At this rate, Veronika may never feel tired again! But as she gets more comfortable with the office and the people in it, Veronika stumbles upon surprises in the dark that leave her questioning everything she thought she knew about the world… and about herself."

The Well – Graphic Novel Review

Arden Skye11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

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A slice-of-life story that turned dark and intriguing quite quick and kinda unexpected (pacing-wise). In a good way. I loved the daily life parts, and the …

The front and back cover of "Indigo" by Chi-Ho Kwong and Chi-Kit Kwong. Blurb: "Ella is a reporter for an occult magazine, living what appears to be a normal life. She’s not the best at getting along with people, but she has the special ability to sometimes know what other people are thinking. She also possesses an extreme sensibility which enables her to communicate with plants and animals. One day, Ella learns of the strange death of her college professor and beloved mentor, who seems to have committed suicide by starving to death. Instinct draws Ella to investigate the real cause of the professor's death, which gradually unfolds a series of mysterious incidents which surpass Ella’s wildest imagination. As she investigates further, Ella encounters people who slowly guide her closer to the truth, which causes alternate forces to try and stop her pursuit. With help, Ella overcomes all odds, and in the process discovers she must fulfill her destiny and decide the fate of humanity, Earth...and the universe."

Indigo – Manhua Review

Arden Skye11 months ago11 months ago02 mins

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Another story that inevitably shows there’s no point in life. And yet, at the same time there is, if you want one. A never-ending wonder of: Why? And then what?

The front book cover of “Hi, Earth” (by Elizabeth Pich, Jonathan Kunz) on the right side: Planet earth, sitting on a chair surrounded by fire with the blue sky in the back. On the right, in the background, plastic waste can be seen lying on grass around a garbage bin. The back cover of “Hi, Earth” on the left: A blue sky with fire at the bottom. The sun is shining and grimacing in the top right, behind a 4-panel comic strip. Text below: “This hilarious and bittersweet collection of comics from the webcomic War and Peas pays tribute to a subject near and dear to us all: PLANET EARTH. With comics told from the point of view of animals, icebergs, trees, plastics, aliens, horny flowers, and a teenage praying mantis named Timmy, Hi, Earth packs a Noah's ark-size cast into just over one hundred delightful pages. These sweet and apocalyptic comics celebrate the wonders and weirdness of Earth even as we hurtle toward an uncertain future-roasting our human folly while also creating moments of wonder and appreciation for our beautiful, fragile, messed-up planet.” Andrews McMeel PUBLISHING® www.andrewsmcmeel.com 2025 JONATHAN KUNZ AND ELIZABETH PICH $16.99 U.S.A. ($22.99 Canada) ISBN: 978-1-5248-9829-8 51699 9781524 898298 Printed in China

Hi, Earth – Comic Review

Arden Skye11 months ago11 months ago02 mins

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Funny, yet tragic. I mostly wanted to cry to these, but the morbid humor works well enough to even make me laugh away my tears.

The front cover of "hairball" – a black cover with the face of a cat in the middle. Orange eyes and a bit of blood on its teeth.

Hairball – Graphic Novel Review

Arden Skye12 months ago12 months ago03 mins

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Plot After a young girl, Anna, gets bitten by her cat, bad things start to happen to her parents, who are constantly fighting and blaming her or the cat for everything that went down in their lives. When Anna tries to get rid of the cat, she discovers there might be a greater terror behind…

A horizontal version of the cover of “under the boardwalk" from 2023. On the right it shows a sun umbrella where the 5 main characters (3 land crabs (Armen, Bobby & Manny) on the right and 2 water crabs (Ramona & Mako) on the left) are holding onto the pole. Armen is looking into the camera. On the left is the title in orange bold font, above the voice actor names of the 3 main characters: Keke Palmer, Michael Cera, Bobby Cannavale. The background is a landscape of the beach with more sun umbrellas and the theme park in the far back. The sky is blue and the sun is shining in the top right corner.

Under the Boardwalk (2023) – Movie Review

Arden Skye1 year ago10 months ago05 mins

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Quite the basic animation movie for kids, I’d say. But this one had a modern, in a good way, aspect. Feminist and inclusive.

A horizontal promo image of Moana 2. Moana, Maui, and the 3 additional characters (Keke, Moni and Loto) as well as the Kakamora are on the boat on the right, while Pua is sitting on a wave to the left, which is putting Hei-Hei back on the boat. There's the ship of the Kakamora, and an island, which looks like an open mouth of a whale, and a sunset in the background.

Moana 2 – Movie Review

Arden Skye1 year ago10 months ago013 mins

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Moana 2 was quite disappointing, when I first watched it, but after I let it rest for a while, it didn’t seem that bad anymore.

The cover of "Club Friday: Hot Love Issue: Love Bully" where Irene and Night are seen leaning in to kiss.

Club Friday: Hot Love Issue: Love Bully – GL (TV) Drama review

Arden Skye1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

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‘Club Friday’ is an anthology series that is based on real life events, taken from a radio programme. Each story is around 4 episodes long and a stand-alone. ‘Hot Love Issue’ is the 16th season, depicting messy interpersonal situations. ‘Love Bully’ is episode 23-26. Available for free on Youtube. ‘Love Bully’ Plot: Night had…

Merfolk & Water Creature species

Arden Skye2 years ago10 months ago018 mins

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Only a few characters/species of the whole cast are merfolk/water creatures. (They make more appearances throughout the series and aren’t the center of the plot to be listed unter “episodes”.)