![]() ![]() ![]() Spurts of colorful language and some nudity make this title more appropriate for mature readers. This volume would be perfect for browsing, writing prompts, or as a tie-in for a unit on political cartoons. The black-and-white sketches, which border on caricature, reflect the fun, lackadaisical feel of the original webcomics but reinforce the satirical leanings of the work. Wells, and Katherine Sui Fun Cheung offer much-needed spotlights on their important contributions. Vignettes about strong, independent women from history, such as Dr. The retellings of "The Lady of Shallott" and "Cinderella" and the cheeky upheaval of sexist superhero comic tropes lend a feminist bent to the collection. Heathcliff, our mysterious central figure, is so filled with desire for Catherine, that when she marries another man, Heathcliff marries the rival’s cousin, whom he hates, as revenge. Obsessive, possessive, destructive desire. ![]() Especially funny are the comics inspired by vintage postcards, book covers, and broadsides. More so than love, Wuthering Heights is about desire. The humor is biting, and the satire may fly over some teens' heads, but jokes and punch lines will inspire young adults to inquire after the source material. Using a loose line in each strip, most of which contain five to 10 panels, and introductory comments, the creator parodies subjects as diverse as Nancy Drew, the Founding Fathers, Wuthering Heights, the French Revolution, and Wonder Woman. Gr 10 Up-In this rollicking follow-up to her Hark! A Vagrant (Drawn & Quarterly, 2011) comic strip collection, Beaton continues to highlight obscure and well-known bits of history, popular culture, and literature. Hark A Vagrant is a largely history-based Webcomic by Kate Beaton, best known for its historical comics, which are one-shots of varying length focusing on. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |