Wayward, Vol. 1: String Theory

author: Jim Zub
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.68
book published: 2015
rating: 5
read at: 2015/04/22
date added: 2015/04/22
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Wayward, Vol. 1: String Theory' has a cool story by Jim Zub and great art by Steve Cummings. The story takes place in Tokyo, and in a forward by Zack Davisson, we learn that this Japan feels more like the one people live in (minus the yokai) rather than the fantastical "Japan as Decoration." I've never been to Japan, but the book's location has a different feel to it.

Rori Lane is moving to Japan to live with her mom. She's leaving Ireland and her father behind, and hoping for a new life in Japan. Before long, she starts something unusual happening with her. She also seems like a magnet for other young people with interesting powers. They keep getting attacked by yokai in the form of people. There are kappas and kitsune among others. Can this group of friends band together and figure out how to fight off this new evil?

We don't find out in this volume because the story doesn't finish here, but it's still well worth checking out.

I liked the characters and the concept. The art is amazing, as are the colors. The powers are interesting, and I want to read more. That's always a good sign. If you want something similar, and yet very different in your graphic novel, this is a good twist on a superhero novel.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Image Comics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this first volume in a great new series.


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