From the Office of Comics and Books Acquisitions
Here's five books I've recently acquired and/or read that I think should be on your radar:
Dragon Hoops: LINK
It's fascinating how Yang weaves his own life into the narrative of this book. It's a window into the world of high school basketball, with a history of the sport threaded throughout.
Frontier: LINK
THIS BOOK. Hot damn. I don't read French, but the book is gorgeous and delicate, and intense. And I got all of that from looking at each panel. It's a sci-fi masterpiece and I wish my comics could do just a fraction of what this one does. Can't wait for the english translation.
Superman: Up in the Sky: LINK
I read this to celebrate Superman's 80the birthday. I was reading a twitter thread of “what superman book would you recommend to someone who hasn’t ever read superman” and this was the one that kept showing up on the list that I hadn’t already read.
It’s a good Superman doing what Superman does book, with all the weird and all the heart.
Joe Death and the Graven Image: LINK
I'm currently reading this, and just love where the story is going and the art is pretty unconventional but engaging. I'll probably be highlighting Benjamin Schipper in a future newsletter.
Ryo Yambe Sketch Vol 1: LINK
I mentioned Ryo in the last newsletter, and since then his book became available! It ships from Japan, and the process is a little convoluted, but the book is a feast for the eyes.
-Jake