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Starred Review. With truly stellar art from masters of the field, this fantasy anthology is a must for comics connoisseurs and a delight to readers who like pretty stories. Fanciful tales of children, monsters, fairy-filled forests and imagined worlds create an enchanted escape. Some of the stories are entirely wordless, while others are told from a child's point of view. Tony Cliff's "Old Oak Trees," recounts how the author's grandmother found a sort of "Wind in the Willows" gang of talking animals who live and love and play cricket in the local woods. Ben Hatke's "The Edge" follows two brothers who find out who really lives at the edge of the world. Kean Soo's almost heartbreakingly winning "Jellaby" is an account of a girl and a monster at a tea party. Multiple Academy Award–nominee Bill Plympton tells the story of "The Cloud," a little puff of vapor who just wants to float into representational shapes, but is squelched by its elders. Editor Kibuishi's contribution is also charmingly drawn but far from lighthearted; it details what happens when boys playing soldiers turn into men. Flight mixes the influences of comics, animation and classic children's illustration into a timeless fantasy. (June)
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From Booklist
The third sumptuously produced Flight anthology showcases some two-dozen talented cartoonists, most of whom usually work in Web comics and animation. Most are young, although as in Flight volumes 1 (2004) and 2 (2005), a few veterans, notably animator Bill Plympton, appear--and prove even younger at heart. Several have illustrated children's books, others design video games, and the preponderance of their stories have young protagonists (often saving their elders through personal bravery) or feature elements that kids like, such as monsters and anthropomorphized "funny animals." The high quality of the contributions is impressively consistent, yet four deserve special mention: animator Michael Gagne's tale of a heroic young fox who defies a fearsome, subterranean beast; Johane Matte's hilariously kinetic depiction of a cat getting his comeuppance after terrorizing various birds; Israel Sanchez's account of a mischievous baby dragon's "Saturday"; and Phil Craven's saga of a youngster who saves a monster from hunters. That those standouts are all wordless or nearly so underlines the emphasis on the visual that is Flight's most notable strength. Gordon Flagg
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BRILLIANT!, July 3 2006
By Tim Janson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Flight Volume Three (Comic)
I remember back in the day when graphic novels were special. They told special, landmark stories such as things like "Arkham Asylum". But in recent years the Graphic Novel has largely lost its importance, at least in mainstream comics. The stories told in them are no more significant than those told in the monthly comic. Thankfully some people still get the importance of the graphic novel. One of those is the wonderful anthology series Flight from Ballantine Books, now on its third volume and containing over two dozen stories from some of the most talented artists/cartoonists and writers around today. Even if many of these people are not household names it in no way diminishes their remarkable ability to tell a story, quite often with limited or no dialog at all. The depth of diversity and power of creativity in these 352 pages is impressive even to a long time comic fan like myself.The book gets off to a resounding start with Michel Gagne's "Underworld" as a tiny little fox follows a butterfly deep into a who and into a frightening, cavernous kingdom where a strange creature is about to become a meat for a hideous insect-like beast. This is an enchanting little tale.
"The Edge" by Ben Hatke finds two buddies, Pete & Felix journeying off to the woods and finding a lone house at what the hermit occupant claims is the literal edge of the world.
In "Beneath the Leaves: Lemming City" three companions, a pig, a cat, and a dog (I think) find themselves lost on their own journey and then stumble upon the mythical city of Utopolis, home of the Lemmings. When the trio accidentally cause one lemming to fall out of line, they, and he, find themselves sentenced to death. But just what is the worst punishment you can give a lemming?
Phil Craven's "The Rescue" is a rollicking, manga-esque story told completely in pictures without any dialog of a young boy helping a shape-changing monster to escape from the marauding hunters who are trying to kill it. Simply a gorgeous story!
Cartoonist and animator Bill Plympton, a name everyone should know, contributes "The Cloud" a bizarre story of a little cloud who refuses to follow the rules of the elder clouds as Plympton makes a case of standing out from the crowd.
"So Far, So Close" by Bannister is a stunning yet simple tale of two strangers whose paths cross on a bus.
"The Brave Sea" by Steve Hamaker tells the story of a little seal who dares to question his elders and journeys into the dark waters that he's been warned to avoid and ends up the savior of his people.
Kazu Kibushi is the editor and driving force behind the book and is to be praised for recruiting the many fine artists who have lent their talents to this latest volume. This is a book that truly is one for all ages. A graphic novel tour-de-force!
Reviewed by Tim Janson
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Gorgeous, Jun 28 2006
By Shang-wuen Liu - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Flight Volume Three (Comic)
I initially preordered Flight 3 to read Reagan Lodge's comic "Tea" but instead I was treated to so much more. The 340 glossy pages of artwork in this collection are absolutely incredible and come in many styles that are sure to please the eyes. All 26 stories are extremely entertaining and imaginative (ranging from comedic to dramatic), and you'll find yourself reading these strips over and over after devouring the book (everytime I read this book I just can't stop grinning). Created by artists ranging from professionals who work for big companies like Dreamworks to skilled individuals new to Flight, this book will definitely captivate you with its stunning quality and adventure-themed stories. My personal favorites are "Underworld" by Michel Gagné, "Old Oak Trees" by Tony Cliff, "The Cloud" by Bill Plympton (one of the cutest stories I've ever come across), and of course Reagan Lodge's "Tea." But don't get me wrong, they are ALL superb.Now I'm on a rampage to buy the previous two volumes of Flight.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best comic books on my shelf, Jan 5 2007
By Robert Aman - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Flight Volume Three (Comic)
The Flight comic books are by far my favorite comic books on my bookshelf. The stories have a universal appeal, even to people who wouldn't usually be interested in the medium, and the artwork is absolutely top-notch. Flight Vol. 3 continues the series admirably with even more wonderful storytelling. It's absolutely overflowing with creativity.
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