Writer/Artist: Kazu Kibuishi, JP Ahonen, Graham Annable, Bannister, Phil Craven, Mike Dutton, Michel Gagne, Cory Godbey, Rodolphe Guenoden, Steve Hamaker, Andrea Offermann, Richard Pose, Justin Ridge, Rad Sechrist, Kean Soo
Publisher: Villard, $25.00
Why You Should Know It: The Flight books are anthology collections showcasing new and established creators and edited by Kazu Kibuishi, the creator of Daisy Kutter and The Amulet. Each volume tends to have a few returning talents, including Kibuishi himself.
It’s tricky to recommend anthologies because of the different styles involved, and I usually only like half of the works on average myself. The Flight volumes though are a great exception and I tend to enjoy the entire volume. This is a good book to push on people interested in trying out new creators, and also fans of all ages reads like Bone.
Personal Review: The entire volume is worth it, but the Excitingly Mundane Life of Kenneth Shuri by JP Ahonen sold the entire thing for me. There is a new Daisy Kutter story, as well as a great Jellaby chapter. The Kidnapped story by Rad Sechrist has beautiful art, and Rodolphe Guenoden’s Dead At Noon has a fantastic narrative flow and tells a great silent story.
If you like this try: Daisy Kutter, The Amulet, Flight Vol 1-5, Jellaby, Afterworks
Related Links: http://www.flightcomics.com/
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