Kori Michele Handwerker

more of a 4.5 than a 4 tbh. it's an anthology, not every story will be perfect, but there are SO many very, very good ones, they make you forget the forgettable....

EMMA-FZR 400RRSP: one of multiple "befriending/making out with the ghost of the inanimate place or thing" stories, but this one is about a butch and her motorbike. Win.

Halo: lovely art, sad and philosophical

Pulpit Point: made me cry and then laugh out loud two panels later, and then I had to reread it all again. SO GOOD.

Rabbit Stew: lovely art, and so atmospheric.

Third Circle Pizza: great idea!!! one of the most original in the book. also, really good art!! fuckin cute characters!

Tierra Verde: also one of my favorites, although i kept thinking it was over because it could have ended perfectly on either the fourth to last or second to last pages, which made the landing a bit bumpy. the art is incredible, though, and the idea, and I loved loved loved the characters and setting. so, uh, yeah.

Bare Bones: OK, yeah, another seducing the spirit of the place story, but really well done. I also liked that the main character is lowkey a trans guy but it's not mentioned-mentioned because it's not important to the story.… (meer)

Prince of Cats is a lovely webcomic turned comic book from the 2011-2012 era. The art is fresh and engaging--a mix of free form drawing and water color backgrounds sets the story's mood as well as gives the work a dream-like quality. The story revolves around two very close male friends, Lee and Frank who grew as best friends together. Both Lee and Frank are both very emotive (not at all surprising for teenagers), and their lives are a roller coaster of high school trauma and interpersonal complexities. Frank has recently given up on a future at college to take over the family farm, though his real passion is needlework. Lee still plans to go to college, but he's feeling less sure of himself now that his future with Frank is in doubt. Lee can also talk to cats.

...and they want to grant him a wish!… (meer)