Tamamo the Fox Maiden
and Other Asian Stories
Kate Ashwin editor Kel McDonald editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Iron Circus Comics
Published:30th May '19
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
"A must for myth-loving middle schoolers." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
“And they lived happily ever after . . . I assume.”
Vengeful spirits, flying ogres, helpful teapots, ghost pepper ghosts, and trickster tigers? That’s just the start of this lively collection of Asian folktales, reimagined and retold in comics!
This second volume of the "Cautionary Fables and Fairy Tales" graphic novel series is a thrilling, funny, and totally unexpected take on stories spanning the entirety of the Asian continent, with loads of lesser-known myths and legends from Tibet, India, Indonesia, and beyond. Featuring the work of GENE LUEN YANG, NICK DRAGOTTA, BLUE DELLIQUANTI, CARLA SPEED MCNEIL, NINA MATSUMOTO, and many more!
"A must for myth-loving middle schoolers." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"The black and white art ranges from cartoony to stunningly detailed and realistic. In nearly every case, it fits the story’s tone perfectly. Tamamo the Fox Maiden makes for an enjoyable, pictorial excursion into ancient Asian culture." — FOREWORD
"Each black-and-white rendition is solid in its storytelling. An eclectic anthology sure to provoke, amuse, and entertain." — KIRKUS
"Exposes young readers to rich stories and mythologies from across Asia alongside work from many indie creators." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“McDonald and a crack new team of artists are back with a whole new edition inspired by Asian folklore.” — i09
"I’m so incredibly happy that this book exists." — BLACK NERD PROBLEMS
“This series doesn’t have a clunker in it.” — COMICS WORTH READING
ISBN: 9781945820342
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
209 pages