Book: Nimona
Author: Noelle Stevenson
Publisher: Harper Teen
Publication Date: May 12, 2015
Description:
The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic."
Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel is perfect for the legions of fans of the web comic and is sure to win Noelle many new ones.
Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are.
But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.
Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel is perfect for the legions of fans of the web comic and is sure to win Noelle many new ones.
Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are.
But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.
My Review:
What a great story full of fun and life lessons.
As illustrated a hundred times over Noelle Stevenson can do no wrong in my book.
If this colorful and story rich graphic novel were anymore perfect I wouldn't know what to do.
The story is about a hero and a villain and a villain's sidekick who swoops in and shakes things up.
As illustrated a hundred times over Noelle Stevenson can do no wrong in my book.
If this colorful and story rich graphic novel were anymore perfect I wouldn't know what to do.
The story is about a hero and a villain and a villain's sidekick who swoops in and shakes things up.
Hero: Goldenloin
Villain: Ballister Blackheart
Sidekick: Nimona
The hero and villain were both training to be the kingdom's champion and after a fierce joust the man who would become the villain lost his arm and turned to a life of crime.
He blamed the hero for his turn to crime as he is the one who caused the injury.
Throughout the story you see the duality of good and evil and how what appears on the surface might not really be what is going on inside a person.
Throughout the story you see the duality of good and evil and how what appears on the surface might not really be what is going on inside a person.
Ballister shows love and compassion for Nimona as well as loyalty. He also feels loyal to Goldenloin as they shared a bond and friendship when training to be Champion.
You don't see the villain intentionally trying to bring physical harm to anyone, in fact, when Nimona suggests it he tells her not to and doesn't want to be that type of super villain. I could see the good in him from the start which is what made his role as the "villain" so dynamic and interesting.
As we delve into Goldenloin's past and even some in his present we see some things that would make many people believe he could be the villain. He is willing to kill a girl, has lied and cheated and is willing to do bad things if it means he will look good; all characteristics of a "bad guy."
I think that is the main thing that is accomplished by this story. It is an illustration of human nature and really shows that not one person is inherently good or evil. There are two sides to every person and most people fall somewhere in-between.
There was loyalty, hijinxs and lots of laughs but also some really heartfelt and serious moments that gave the story and characters depth.
Wonderful job and can't wait to see more from this author.
There was loyalty, hijinxs and lots of laughs but also some really heartfelt and serious moments that gave the story and characters depth.
Wonderful job and can't wait to see more from this author.
Star Rating:
5 out of 5 *****
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