Feb 23, 2010 now hes hard at work on the first volume of shadoweyes, the story of a young girl who wakes up from a coma to find shes become a superhuman creature. Apr 28, 2016 6 essential webcomics you can read in print. Circus is kickstarting a collection of sophie campbells shadoweyes. Slg publishing, august 2010 where did i get this book. This is the second volume in wet moon creator ross campbells refreshingly offbeat and authentic teen superhero story.
Moody teenager scout montana is an aspiring vigilante, but her first attempt ends with her knocked unconscious. I consider it a superhero book, yeah, although the focus is on. Its about being young, being different, finding your identity, making friends. When she awakens, she discovers that shes able to transform into a superhuman.
You can also see the first 30 pages of the book on slg, here. This isnt a book about crime fighting, its about scout dealing with the. In the city of dranac in the year 200x, aspiring vigilante scout montana is knocked unconscious by a brick in her first crimefighting attempt. However, scout soon finds shes unable to return to her human form. Kirkwood public library municipal library consortium. Someday we will a book for grandparents and grandchildren webb, pam, 1957 author. Aug 28, 2011 i was kind of hoping that each book would be a story unto itself, but campbell is telling a longer story, which is far more obvious in this book than it was in the first one, so theres that. Ive been rather lax with it as of late, but as this point i think its veering too heavily away from the original point of the groupto showcase original concepts and different artistic takes on existing, published or nonpublished, comic book characters.
Notice your own assumptions and how ross toys with them. Weaver erotica evan dahm fairy tales fantasy femdom flora graphic novel homunculus horror howto iris and. The remastered and recolored collection of sophie campbells scifi superhero webcomic. Heres some cover art process work from one of my absolute favorite artists in the world, ghettomanga awardwinning cartoonist ross campbell. Everything from volume one gets kind of amped up, which was both a blast and difficult to write.
To qualify for this support level, you must be associated with a comic shop or bookstore. She primarily writes and draws characters who are adolescent or young adult women, including various races, body types, sexual orientations, and abilities. Weaver emilee denich erotica fairy tales fantasy femdom flora graphic novel homunculus horror howto iris and angel ironon lets print a comic lifestyle minicomic omnibus otava heikkila patch poorcraft reclamation romance scifi. Sophie campbell formerly ross campbell is a comic writer and artist known for her indie comics such as wet moon and shadoweyes, and for her art on the jem and the holograms comics. Shadoweyes is a blend of superhero drama and teen angst in a way no other comic series has. Support shadoweyes on kickstarter by comiccreatorsandfans. Jul, 2010 in shadoweyes, ross subtly pushes those boundaries yet again. Templar, arizona all four books iron circus comics. All together, this is 500 pages of comics and extras, including tons of stuff thats never made it online. New graphic novel by wet moon creator ross campbell coming. Its the story of a young black woman living in what feels like a 90s dystopian megacity version of detroit. Volume one 12 written and illustrated by sophie campbell, this. It takes place in the october of 2005, 3 years before the events of the less than epic adventures.
Anyways, shadoweyes volume 1 gets my highest recommendation, and is in stores now. Its sliceoflife culture fiction in a slightly alternate history, starring a guy whos trying to find himself while running away from himself. This is a superhero story that reexamines what a superhero can or should be. When she awakens, she discovers that shes able to transform into a superhuman creature and she becomes the superhero shadoweyes. Thats not to say its not a good comic, but if you get shadoweyes in love without getting the first volume, you might be a bit lost. Shadoweyes was published previously in 2010, but not in the gorgeous full color that the kickstarter will be bringing to print. And i hope the next volume of wet moon that comes out next month reads a bit better. Shadoweyes volume one is an 168page graphic novel, the first of a planned series of four books. It can be preordered now at comic book stores with the diamond code apr100712. Update to submissionsso ive noticed a heavy leaning towards cheesecake and fetishistic submissions being pushed into the group. New books the love story of missy carmichael morrey, beth, author. Nov, 2015 shadoweyes was published previously in 2010, but not in the gorgeous full color that the kickstarter will be bringing to print. Toward the end of the book, campbell begins to ratchet up the plot points, as shadoweyes begins to lose the sympathy of the city, noah is stalked by a weird gang, and the mummy girl from volume 1 turns up again. If its necessary to protect someone vulnerable, is it okay to beat up a cop.
Goodreads members who liked shadoweyes, volume one. Shadoweyes paperback chicago public library bibliocommons. Jan 22, 2011 shadoweyes is figuring out where she stands or doesnt stand as a hero or antihero and dealing with the violence that comes with being a vigilante, but it involves the other characters a lot more, said campbell. Weaver erotica evan dahm fairy tales fantasy femdom flora graphic novel homunculus horror howto iris and angel ironon lifestyle minicomic mystery omnibus otava heikkila patch poorcraft reclamation religion romance ryan estrada. When she awakens, she discovers that shes able to transform into a superhuman creature, and she becomes the superhero shadoweyes. Nov 14, 2018 wade wilson is one of the most famous comic book characters in circulation right now, and monopoly is a holiday staple so this mashup makes a lot of sense. Does a thief just trying to make it by deserve to go to prison. Shadoweyes is a rad crimefighting superhero who doesnt arbitrarily hold up oppressive powers, refusing to use her superpowers to uphold an unjust system. Shadoweyes utilizes plenty of classic superhero tropes cool powers, costume, exciting action, secret identity, while simultaneously featuring one of the most original protagonists ever. An allnew edition of the first book in sophie campbells critically. Spike trotman chicken comic book coming of age dean trippe e. Morgan rowlands never thought she was anything other than a typical sixteenyearold girl. Rarely visible in volume 1, make far more appearances in 2.
Its one of the few ways that you can feel the webcomic origins peaking through this beautifully printed volume. The way of the weird jul 5 abbott, megan you will know me nov 8, 2016 give me your hand jul 17, 2018 adler, dahlia his hideous heart ed. Shadoweyes is the story of an adorably monstrous vigilante in a futuristic dystopia, packed with gorgeous art and teenaged drama. Will the shadoweyes volume one printed through the kickstarter include the material from both shadoweyes and shadoweyes volume 2. Comixologys second series of comic book all stars cards. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Also the paper stock the book is printed on doesnt do the art any justice. Sophie campbell an african american teenage girl in a future dystopia mutates into a mangastyle creature, becomes a superhero, and ends up rescuing a young girl from a zombie. Its about being young, being different, finding your identity, making friends, losing friends, and making a difference. Sep 10, 2001 book 1 book of shadows book 2 the coven book 3 blood witch the first three sweep books bound into one gorgeous edition at a fabulous price. Book series book 1 this book good books books to read my books y the last man vertigo comics pet.
Volume one 12 written and illustrated by sophie campbell, this webcomics first print edition was published by iron circus comics through kickstarter. Shadoweyes in love will drop in april of 2011, so look for more about that as the release date approaches, but you can preorder it here. Sold by yourcolors and ships from amazon fulfillment. Established in 1986, slg publishing is a san jose, californiabased publisher of comic books and graphic novels. Fighting crime and raging hormones in shadoweyes in love. Aug 17, 2016 a drmfree pdf and paperback copy of shadoweyes. She quickly becomes the mysterious superhero shadoweyes, relishing her. In the futuristic, dystopian city of dranac, moody teenager. And it is a beautiful book the paper is heavy and feels wonderful, the foil highlights on the cover look great and the whole thing feels really good in your hands heavy and high quality. This piece is for the cover to shadoweyes in love, the second volume of his ogn series about a teenage vigilante turned teenage mutant vigilante. Jem, turtles, shadoweyes by mooncalfe on deviantart. Its campbells take on superheroes and is scheduled to be published by slg publishing in june. In the futuristic, dystopian city of dranac, moody teenager scout montana is an aspiring vigilante, but her first attempt to beat up a mugger is halted when shes hit in the head with a brick and knocked unconscious.
Vol 1 is a good, human drama smothered by worldbuilding. Even though i already own both volumes, i would definitely get it when it comes out. Amanda lafrenais animals anthology autobiography c. Erin watson moody teenager scout montana is an aspiring vigilante, but her first attempt ends with her knocked unconscious. The glossy paper makes the book flimsy and leaves finger smudges on the page. These books read posts may be on the light side for a while. Imagine an idealistic young female vigilante who suddenly has been gifted the physical prowess to clean up the crimepolluted city shes so longed to save. See more ideas about black comics, superhero and comic book characters. Feeble wanderings new edition by sophie campbell 29 apr 2016. Templar, arizona is the story of a city that doesnt exist and the people who live there. Itll feature an area to record the name of the books owner, and a bit of decorative illustration by sophie campbell herself. Id happily return to campbells homely story and human characters again, and a second volume, tellingly titled shadoweyes in love, is on its. Shadoweyes is the first thing by ross campbell ive read, but it certainly wont be the last.
Shadoweyes volume 1 didnt shy away from asking tough questions that. In this new body she becomes the vigilante shadoweyes. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. See more ideas about books, best zombie and my books. In the futuristic, dystopian city of dranac, moody teenager sco.
Volume one, a bookplate designed and signed by sophie campbell, and a page of original art from sophies other series, like wet moon, water baby, glory, mountain girl, or the abandoned. We reserve the right to confirm this is the case before the books will be shipped. Consideration will be given to backer preferences, but pages are artists choice. Books to read my books camping books book festival book trailers books for teens teen books laurence childrens books brain camp, by susan kim faith erin hicks illustrator castle waiting, vol.
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