Karl Kerschl

This was a fun, fresh read that I checked out because I wanted to revisit some Gotham/Batman storylines. I'm also a sucker for boarding school settings- they're always so fun to read about!
The cast in here was my favorite aspect- I liked Maps the best; she seems like a vibrant and promising character who was definitely the light of this graphic novel. The main character, Olive Silverlock, is also growing on me, and I'm looking forwards to see where her story goes. I'm honestly hoping for some sort of Bat-power or something, but we'll see.
There were a few too unanswered questions and vague hints about past and current events for my liking. Between the ghost, the mysterious events of the summer, Olive's mom, the love relationships, and the thing in the walls, there was just a lot going on and not everything had a real solid direction to it. However, I sense a real potential for growth here! I look forward to seeing how this series develops! :)… (más)

CW: Animal Harm

This is an astonishingly gorgeous comic that thrusts you into a beautiful, brutal fantasy setting that made me think of if Kipo and the Age of Wonder Beasts was much darker and grow up.

A royal guard with a complicated family history is escorting their queen to a mysterious place called Isola. The queen is a tiger. The path they travel is dangerous with bandits, spirits, and strange magic. It is also a journey of penance and affection that unfolds over the course of the issues.

Isola is a perfect example of how familar elements can be combined to tell a compelling story with its own originality and uniqueness. While it is relatively action-packed, the slow emotional burn really did a number on me. It's also one of the most visually striking and beautiful comics I've seen in a while.

Lovely stuff and absolutely need to read on!… (más)