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MOONSHOT: The Indigenous Comics Collection brings together dozens of creators from North America to contribute comic book stories showcasing the rich heritage and identity of indigenous storytelling. From traditional stories to exciting new visions of the future, this collection presents some of the finest comic book and graphic novel work on the continent.… (more)
More of a collection than an anthology (excerpts of stories are collected rather that whole short stories), Moonshot is an interesting look into cultural myths of native peoples, mainly Native Canadians. The artwork, then, varies in style, tone, and form, but there's never an amateur attempt in the collection. ( )
I'm a relative newcomer to Canada, able to trace back only four generations before I run into a relative that immigrated to Canada instead of being born here. I have no native blood in me whatsoever. And, if I'm honest, I know exceedingly little about Canada's indigenous population, who walked this land for generations before we showed up and fucked everything up.
Still, for all of that, I found myself captivated both by the stories and legends presented in this collection, as well as the stunning artwork.
I'll still claim to be mostly ignorant of native customs and lifestyles, but this collection, beautiful in both design and production, goes a little way to educating me.
And a total shout-out to Myth Hawker Travelling Bookstore, who introduced me to this graphic novel and ensured I didn't just set it back down again. ( )
Most of these short comics felt like they were just beginning to scratch the surface and could have been fleshed out, but I am so happy this project was undertaken and look forward to reading more of these authors/artists in depth. ( )
An admirable mission to bring indigenous voices to comic books has mixed and uneven results in this graphic anthology. About half of the creators of the short stories presented are identified as First Nations/Native American, and a few long-time comics professionals are thrown in, like George Freeman of Captain Canuck fame, Lovern Kindzierski, and David Mack, whose Daredevil story introducing the origin of Echo (Maya Lopez) is excerpted here.
The stories tend toward superhero, fantasy, horror, and science fiction spins on indigenous folklore and culture, with a few more traditional adaptations sprinkled in. The quality of the art is pretty high, but the writing delivers quite a few clunkers with stories that are barely vignettes, hard to follow, clumsily told, or just not satisfying.
My library has the next two volumes, and I will definitely be checking them out to see how this project develops. ( )
Vision Quest: Echo by David Mack [excerpt of larger work originally published in Daredevil (1998-2011 series) #51-55, collected as Daredevil Vol. 8: Echo - Vision Quest]
Ochek by David Roberston, illustrated by Haiwei Hou
Coyote and the Pebbles by Dayton Edmonds, illustrated by Micah Farritor [originally published in Trickster: Native American Tales: A Graphic Collection, 2010]
The Qallupiluk: Forgiven by Sean and Rachel Qisualik-Tinsley, illustrated by menton3
Ue-Pucase: Water Master by Arigon Starr, illustrated by David Cutler
The Observing by Elizabeth LaPensée, Ph.D., illustrated by Gregory Chomichuk
Strike and Bolt by Michael Sheyahshe, illustrated by George Freeman
Siku by Tony Romito, illustrated by Jeremy D. Mohler [originally published in Siku: Volume 1, 2009]
Home by Ian Ross & Lovern Kindzierski, illustrated by Adam Gorham
Tlicho Naowo by Richard Van Camp, illustrated by Nicholas Burns
Ayanisach by Todd Houseman, illustrated by Ben Shannon
First Hunt by Jay & Joel Odjick, illustrated by Jay Odjick
Copper Heart by Elizabeth LaPensée, Ph.D., illustrated by Claude St. Aubin
Moonshot by Buffy Sainte-Marie
Afterword by Andy Stanleigh, President, Alternate History Comics, Inc.
MOONSHOT: The Indigenous Comics Collection brings together dozens of creators from North America to contribute comic book stories showcasing the rich heritage and identity of indigenous storytelling. From traditional stories to exciting new visions of the future, this collection presents some of the finest comic book and graphic novel work on the continent.
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An anthology of stories about identity, culture, and spirituality, showcasing aboriginal representation in comics.
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Here, indigenous Writers and artists Tell us new stories. (jmeisen)
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