This week's comic...
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ALSO:
I'll be at a book signing in Georgetown this weekend. It's for a book that I contributed to called Pet Noir. Here's the press release:
Who: author/illustrators Abby Denson and Shannon O'Leary
What: Booksigning and discussion for 'Tough Love' and 'Pet Noir'
Where/When:
Dec. 15, 7pm
Bluestockings Books
172 Allen Street
New York, New York 10002
http://www.bluestockings.com
Dec. 16, 3:30pm
Big Planet Comics Georgetown
3145 Dumbarton St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
http://www.bigplanetcomics.com/
Dec. 17, 3 pm
Robin’s Bookstore
108 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
http://www.robinsbookstore.com/
Socially Relevant Comics! Pet Noir and Tough Love! Manic D Press authors Abby Denson (creator of Tough Love: High School Confidential) and Shannon O?Leary (editor of Pet Noir: A Comic Book Anthology of Strange but True Pet Crimes) will be signing their graphic novels! Don’t miss this chance to gab with the authors about comics and their amazing power to entertain as well as help people (and animals)!
Pet Noir: A Comic Book Anthology of Strange but True Pet Crimes
This entertaining (and informative) comics collection grabs traditional noir storytelling by its tail and takes the reader on an illustrated ride that explores America?s obsession with true crime in a darkly comedic approach that raises awareness about animal welfare issues. Pet Noir is a perfect read for true-crime fans, pet lovers, animal rights and welfare activists, vegans, and graphic novel aficionados.
Featured artists include Andy Ristaino, Lev Yilmaz, Trevor Alixopolous, John Isaacson, August Bournique, Ben Claassen III, Bitter Pie, Fly, Fred Einaudi, Lark Pien, Eric Koepfle, Melanie Lewis, Jen Feinberg, Joan Reilly, MariNaomi, N8 Van Dyke, Paul Musso, Peter Conrad, and Ric Carrasquillo.
"Shannon O'Leary and the artists behind Pet Noir bring gentle life to the often-strange intersections of animal cruelty, our criminal justice system, and the roles played by the media and our own cultural conditioning in responding to crimes involving animals. The always eye-opening result is at turns unexpected, tragic, and downright bizarre. The Animal Legal Defense Fund is grateful for the creative light they shine on these important issues." -Lisa Franzetta, Animal Legal Defense Fund
Tough Love: High School Confidential
Inspired by shounen-ai manga, melodramatic Japanese comics by girls about gay boys, Tough Love is a teen romance and coming-out story about a shy boy named Brian. More realistic than Japanese manga, this story centers on the relationships Brian develops with Chris, the boy he likes, and Julie, the girl who befriends him. Serious issues like gay bashing, suicidal thoughts, and coming to terms with one’s own sexual identity are depicted with an honest, gentle touch. Socially relevant, fun, immediately accessible, and a bit of a soap opera, Tough Love helps gay
teenagers to become more comfortable with themselves and less troubled, especially when they’re feeling alone and misunderstood.
“Denson’s jagged illustration evokes a punk rock aesthetic that harkens back to the anti-establishment sentiment of adolescence... the first book to combine the cute guys of yaoi manga with the American sensibility of gay pride.” - Publishers Weekly
“An uplifting story, it does not ignore the real hostilities one encounters... Tough Love is highly recommended for its thought-provoking journey.”- Library Journal
