Nimona by Noelle Stevenson [YA Stevenson]
Nimona is the collected web comic by Noelle Stevenson which features
the title character Nimona who works as the sidekick for the evil Lord
Ballister Blackheart. Nimona can shapeshift into any creature or person
and she constantly wants to make a mess of things for the kingdom. It is
Nimona who is egging on Blackheart to get his revenge against his
nemesis Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and the Institution of Law Enforcement
and Heroics, while Blackheart wants to follow the “rules” of villainy. I
was very much expecting this to be a simple comic making fun of fantasy
tropes, however it is so much more as after a few chapters a real story
develops and the characters come to life. It is in this book that the
question is posed as to what exactly makes a villain or hero, and if
someone is capable of being both. Nimona’s hilariously childlike
behavior coupled with her desire to wreak havoc makes her such a funny
character and she forms the punchline for many of the jokes. In addition
to the excellent narrative and comedic writing, Stevenson’s artwork is
amazing with her stylized drawings and bright color palate. It is also
in Stevenson’s artwork that she shows the diversity of her world and it
was such a great thing to see featured. I very much recommend this book
to young adults who enjoy fantasy or adults who would love a comedic
graphic novel.
[ official
Noelle Stevenson and Nimona web site ]
Recommended by
Wyatt P. Gere Branch Library
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