The weather is getting warmer where I am, and this week, so are the comics I’m recommending! But first…
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Bookish Goods
Soot Sprite Embroidered Sweatshirt by DannyBoyStudioUSA
Can’t get much warmer and fuzzier than a Ghibli film (Grave of the Fireflies excepted), and that goes double when their characters appear on a comfy sweatshirt. Pick from multiple colors and sizes! $48
New Releases
Crazy Like a Fox by Christi Furnas
Schizophrenia is little understood and much maligned by the general public. In this touching pseudo-memoir, Furnas uses humor and cute cartoon animals to tackle that difficult subject. The story follows the struggles of Fox Foxerson, who doesn’t quite fit into the rhythms of a normal life — and doesn’t really want to, either.
Haruki Murakami Manga Stories 2 by Haruki Murakami and PMGL, Adapted by Jean-Cristophe Deveney
If you enjoyed Haruki Murakami Manga Stories 1 (or are a fan of Murakami’s generally), you’re bound to appreciate these new adaptations. Featuring three classic tales from the revered writer, this collection is a riveting new way to experience and appreciate Murakami’s work.
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Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: cozy fantasy! If you need a comforting, low-stakes break from the modern world, these books are perfect for you.
The Sprite and the Gardener by Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt
When humans started to grow plants on their own, sprites — those magical creatures who were once the architects behind every garden — were pushed to the margins. Then a curious sprite named Wisteria decides to dig up the past, unaware of the trouble she might cause in doing so.
Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee
Upset by the thought of becoming as miserably busy as the adults in her life, Lora befriends a young ghost, Alexa, in the hopes that she, too, can remain the carefree child she always has been. But time doesn’t stop for anyone, and sooner or later, Lora will have to decide how — not if — she wants to grow up.
Until next week, nerd friends, may you stay young at heart and continue finding joy in all of the comics you read!
~Eileen