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otterno11's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun and spooky all ages comic with great laughs and a great message, Coady and the Creepies celebrates the exuberance of the punk scene and the paranormal. While I’m a fan of Liz Prince’s work, I was not expecting to enjoy this quite as much as I did, having only read her autobiographical works, but she definitely showed her ability to write fun fiction as well. Along with Amanda Kirk’s expressive art, Coady and the Creepies would be a great choice to while away a spooky autumn evening, especially if you are looking to be amused as much as unsettled.
After barely surviving a freak accident in the touring van, teen girl punk band Coady and the Creepies (consisting of Coady and her sisters Corey and Criss) find themselves with a much closer connection the land of the dead, well, at least Coady, seeing as she’s now technically a ghost, unbeknownst to her bandmates. In spite of Criss’ obsession with ghost stories, the band has bigger things to worry about than the paranormal; they are only a few stops away from completing Pinmaggedeon, a legendary punk tour stopping at all the most famous underground punk venues. In addition to having to worry about a vapid music journalist poeser stalking them and crimping their style, something mysterious has been following them too, as they criss cross the desert from Santa Fe to SLC.
I particularly enjoyed the irreverent interpretation of the afterlife presented here, but most importantly, the deeply inclusive and affirming elements interwoven into the plot are great, including a diverse cast (including people of different races, sexualities, and abilities) and critiquing the often misogynistic side of the scene. I’d definitely recommend this one to kids and adults alike, and the QR code featuring the Creepies’ title song was a nice touch.
Lastly, I was hit with a pang of nostalgia to see our now dearly departed local venue, the Triple Rock Social Club included among the pins.
RIP Triple Rock Social Club!
I reviewed this and other Halloween theme comics at Reading Rainstorm, here . Check it out!
After barely surviving a freak accident in the touring van, teen girl punk band Coady and the Creepies (consisting of Coady and her sisters Corey and Criss) find themselves with a much closer connection the land of the dead, well, at least Coady, seeing as she’s now technically a ghost, unbeknownst to her bandmates. In spite of Criss’ obsession with ghost stories, the band has bigger things to worry about than the paranormal; they are only a few stops away from completing Pinmaggedeon, a legendary punk tour stopping at all the most famous underground punk venues. In addition to having to worry about a vapid music journalist poeser stalking them and crimping their style, something mysterious has been following them too, as they criss cross the desert from Santa Fe to SLC.
I particularly enjoyed the irreverent interpretation of the afterlife presented here, but most importantly, the deeply inclusive and affirming elements interwoven into the plot are great, including a diverse cast (including people of different races, sexualities, and abilities) and critiquing the often misogynistic side of the scene. I’d definitely recommend this one to kids and adults alike, and the QR code featuring the Creepies’ title song was a nice touch.
Lastly, I was hit with a pang of nostalgia to see our now dearly departed local venue, the Triple Rock Social Club included among the pins.
RIP Triple Rock Social Club!
I reviewed this and other Halloween theme comics at Reading Rainstorm, here . Check it out!
simonlorden's review against another edition
3.0
This graphic novel is about three sisters in a punk band. One of them is a ghost, the second one is a lesbian, and the third one is a wheelchair-user. It was an okay story, but nothing special for me, and I didn't really like the art style. I loved the relationships between the three sisters, though.
connieischill's review
3.0
3/5 stars
I guess I'll just start this off by saying I don't really like the art style. It took me a while to adjust, and even then, I'm still not sure if I like it. It also felt like the backstory was incredibly brief, but I'm hoping they elaborate over the coming issues. I really love the plot and the diversity present in this comic, and it dealt with some unexpected feminist issues in a way that didn't feel forced or like it shouldn't be present within the context of the scene/story.
Also, an X-Files reference. I DIG IT.
I guess I'll just start this off by saying I don't really like the art style. It took me a while to adjust, and even then, I'm still not sure if I like it. It also felt like the backstory was incredibly brief, but I'm hoping they elaborate over the coming issues. I really love the plot and the diversity present in this comic, and it dealt with some unexpected feminist issues in a way that didn't feel forced or like it shouldn't be present within the context of the scene/story.
Also, an X-Files reference. I DIG IT.
connieischill's review against another edition
3.0
This is a very light supernatural story about three twin sisters touring with their punk rock group collecting all the pins from different popular punk venues, being dope as hell, and kicking butt. There's some incorporation of popular ghost lore, they battle against harassers and dudebros, tackle the issues of wheelchair accessibility and exclusion, as well as toxic masculinity within the punk community that stems from the origins of the movement and how that should 100% be something left behind moving forward. It's just really fun and an easy read, and I'm very glad I checked it out!
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