theresidentbookworm's review
3.0
It's always fun to see what is being sold at cons. I am particularly a sucker for buying books and graphic novels while at cons because 1) I like supporting creators, who are usually the ones there selling their own books and 2) usually these types of things will be signed at cons, which is always great. And a graphic novel about Alexander Hamilton? I had to have it.
As far as history goes, I did not learn much I didn't already know as someone who has obsessively consumed everything I could about Alexander Hamilton since I first started loving Hamilton. It's pretty basic as far as the life of Alexander Hamilton, but it may prove to be a good overview for people unfamiliar with his story.
I did love the black and white artwork by Stan Timmons and the fact it was side-by-side bilingual (written in both English and Spanish). And I still feel good about buying it. The man I bought it from, who helped produce the book, told me proceeds would help Stan, a retired Marvel artist who no longer does cons, feed his kids, and partly be donated to benefit Haiti. Who doesn't love doing three things with one purchase?
As far as history goes, I did not learn much I didn't already know as someone who has obsessively consumed everything I could about Alexander Hamilton since I first started loving Hamilton. It's pretty basic as far as the life of Alexander Hamilton, but it may prove to be a good overview for people unfamiliar with his story.
I did love the black and white artwork by Stan Timmons and the fact it was side-by-side bilingual (written in both English and Spanish). And I still feel good about buying it. The man I bought it from, who helped produce the book, told me proceeds would help Stan, a retired Marvel artist who no longer does cons, feed his kids, and partly be donated to benefit Haiti. Who doesn't love doing three things with one purchase?
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