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A review by ellelainey
Quincredible Vol. 1: Quest to Be the Best! by Rodney Barnes
5.0
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Copy received through Netgalley
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Quincredible, Vol. 1: Quest to Be the Best
Rodney Barnes, Selina Espiritu, Kelly Fitzpatrick
★★★★★
144 Pages
Themes: BLM, bullying, supers, politics, self-discovery
Quincredible is a brilliant, clever comic that is desperately relevant and necessary for 2020. With a strong message of hope and power, it puts a young, black, loner geek centre-stage.
The story is part adventure, part self-discovery and part self-belief. It has a good balance of strength, hope, danger and adventure, promoting an open mind and reminding kids that there is a balance between good and bad, that the world is full of shades of gray and people aren't always what they seem.
I haven't read the “shared universe” this book belongs in, but I don't think I need to. Though there are a host of superheroes introduced, Quin explored how that came about well enough that I don't feel like I'm missing anything.
What I really loved was the message about people and society, in general. Yes, there were hugely relevant and important references to BLM, to police action and important instances in American history, such as Katrina and the politics of white vs black, cops vs black. But the story was deeper than one single issue, and more than the sum of its parts. It's a perfect message for kids, wrapped up in a superhero adventure.
Quin is a brave kid, despite having no friends, bullies, and a super power. He's got a girl he wants to impress, but he's discovering lines he's not willing to cross, even in Volume 1. Don't be woke for the sake of it. Don't blindly follow, if you know it's wrong. Some freedom fighters will follow the crowd to whatever end, never stopping to think of whether it's right. Some people – even those we trust, and people in power/authority – have an agenda. But it also shows that people have a breaking point, and when pushed, people can snap. Not all bad guys are evil, but can be misguided and feeling helpless when all other avenues have failed.
I can't wait for the next volume.
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Favourite Panel
Copy received through Netgalley
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Quincredible, Vol. 1: Quest to Be the Best
Rodney Barnes, Selina Espiritu, Kelly Fitzpatrick
★★★★★
144 Pages
Themes: BLM, bullying, supers, politics, self-discovery
Quincredible is a brilliant, clever comic that is desperately relevant and necessary for 2020. With a strong message of hope and power, it puts a young, black, loner geek centre-stage.
The story is part adventure, part self-discovery and part self-belief. It has a good balance of strength, hope, danger and adventure, promoting an open mind and reminding kids that there is a balance between good and bad, that the world is full of shades of gray and people aren't always what they seem.
I haven't read the “shared universe” this book belongs in, but I don't think I need to. Though there are a host of superheroes introduced, Quin explored how that came about well enough that I don't feel like I'm missing anything.
What I really loved was the message about people and society, in general. Yes, there were hugely relevant and important references to BLM, to police action and important instances in American history, such as Katrina and the politics of white vs black, cops vs black. But the story was deeper than one single issue, and more than the sum of its parts. It's a perfect message for kids, wrapped up in a superhero adventure.
Quin is a brave kid, despite having no friends, bullies, and a super power. He's got a girl he wants to impress, but he's discovering lines he's not willing to cross, even in Volume 1. Don't be woke for the sake of it. Don't blindly follow, if you know it's wrong. Some freedom fighters will follow the crowd to whatever end, never stopping to think of whether it's right. Some people – even those we trust, and people in power/authority – have an agenda. But it also shows that people have a breaking point, and when pushed, people can snap. Not all bad guys are evil, but can be misguided and feeling helpless when all other avenues have failed.
I can't wait for the next volume.
~
Favourite Panel