Slate awarded Nimona its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it “a deadpan epic.” Wired named it one of their 10 favorite comics of the year, it received three starred advanced reviews… and Rainbow Rowell gives it a shout out: “Stevenson has a knack for capturing the humor and heart in a situation in just a few panels.” (Trivia: Rowell asked Stevenson to do the art for the cover of her book, Fangirl.)
So what is Nimona? It’s a complex, comic, badass story of two charming anti-heroes out to prove that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his cronies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren’t the heroes everyone thinks they are. Young shape shifter Nimona is the wildcard in an epic adventure for the Occupy Wall Street generation. Stevenson has a wry, feminist wit and first made a name for herself in undergraduate school with the viral sensation “Broship of the Rings.”
In Stevenson’s funny, smart, and provocative graphic novel, a gentlemanly clash between rivals is disrupted when an energetic shape shifter raises the stakes with her predilection for violence. …. Stevenson’s tale presents a nuanced view of morality while offering thoughtful comment on friendship and individuality. Sharp visuals, a nifty amalgam of fantasy and science fiction elements, and relationships drawn with complexity, wit, and depth create a world worth returning to again and again.”
– Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Stevenson’s portrayal of the relationship between good and evil is particularly ingenious, as is her attention to detail and adroit world building. If you’re going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one.”
– Kirkus (starred review)
“Packed with spot-on comedic timing and heartening relationships, this is perfect for readers who prefer their adventures rollickingly clever. Fans of the original webcomic will be delighted by the print only epilogue.”
– Booklist
At its core, Nimona is a story of rescue. Each of the main characters rescue allies, friendships, the Kingdom, and ultimately, themselves. A vibrant solo work.”
– School Library Journal (starred review)
Nimona (9780062278227) by Noelle Stevenson. $12.99 paperback. 5/12/115 on sale.
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