apocalyptigirl an aria for the end times

It may not even be on the planet she’s on. The mission seems endless, to search for a ancient relic with immeasurable power. It amazed me that, after reading the full 97 page graphic novel in one sitting (because I simply couldn’t put it down) his unique style didn’t intrude upon my decidedly non-indie tastes.ĪpocalypticGirl is the story of Aria, a woman on a post apocalyptic world with a mission, and a cat named Jellybean. Angular lines, less realism in the backgrounds more of an indie vibe. The art is cartoony in much the same way as Casanova (from Moon and Ba) or Lumberjanes can be. Amazing storytelling isn’t a term I use lightly Maclean brings a unique sensibility to this story that just pulls the reader along with the pace of the book, speeding up and slowing down organically.

Well ApocalyptiGirl: An Aria For the End Times shows us that same amazing storytelling again, this time with a kick-ass female protagonist. We reviewed Maclean’s Head Lopper after 2014’s Asbury Park Comicon (which I really have to say has showcased some amazing talent over the years) and we were blown away by his art style and storytelling ability. I’m not here to elevate an art form, or to perform critical analysis of the stories socio-economic and societal implications, I’m here to speak to you, the reader, the comic book fan, about good comics. I’ve reviewed comics for quite a while now and my mission has always been the same.

Apocalyptigirl an aria for the end times