A review by nerfherder86
Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites by Evan Dorkin

4.0

Terrific graphic novel about a group of dogs (and one cat!) who get involved in supernatural/paranormal/horrorific happenings in their neighborhood of Burden Hill. They're pets who gather to meet in each other's yards to figure out what's going on, or to summon the "Wise Dog", a mythic dog who gives advice for their predicaments, such as Zombie dogs running loose, or needing magic spells to banish witches. I loved the art, which is realistic as far as cartoony depictions of dogs casting magic spells can be :-) and the characters are funny and wise and demonstrate great friendship and loyalty. Has some blood and gore but not too bad for kids, and a couple of "hells" and "Damns" to look out for if you're giving to a younger reader.