Middlewest Book One (graphic novel) - Paul's REVIEW

*I received this book as an eARC from Image Comics via Edelweiss. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Title: Middlewest Book One
Author: Skottie Young 
Artists: Jorge Corona & Mike Huddleston
Upcoming Release Date: May 28, 2019


Synopsis: The lands between the coasts are vast, slow to change, and full of hidden magics. The town of Farmington has been destroyed sending an unwitting adventurer and his vulpine companion in search of answers to quell a coming storm that speaks his name. From author SKOTTIE YOUNG (I HATE FAIRYLAND, DEADPOOL) and artist JORGE CORONA (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET, FEATHERS, BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA: OLD MAN JACK) comes the tale of Abel, a young boy who must navigate an old land in order to reconcile his family's history.

Collects MIDDLEWEST #1-6

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Review: This book starts out with a boy and his paper route, but there's more to this world than there seems. There's differences from the expected. Weird pink tanks attached to every building. A talking fox. There is no info-dumping in this story. I have no idea what this world is, and I love it. It's definitely giving me Wizard of Oz vibes (there's even a reference to The Wiz). The back and forth dialogue between Abel and his fox companion is great. 

There's a lot of interesting dynamics in this book. Abel has some daddy issues. This story tackles topics like heritable aggression, the fear of becoming your own father. I'm excited to see where this story will go.

I give this book a 4/5. The artwork is captivating. The characters have depth. I'm looking forward to where this story is going.  


--PAUL