A review by hadas
The Escapists by Brian K. Vaughan
5.0
I was super excited to hear that Brain K. Vaughan, one of my favorite comics writes, wrote a companion piece to one of my favorites books, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. Fortunately, I was not disappointed. This was absolutely charming and hopeful, and I really enjoyed every small connection to the book.
What stood out the most for me was how the story played with the medium - the "real world" text happening during panels of the Escapist, and the connection between what was happening in the drawings to the text.
I don't remember where I've read that this is a love letter to the medium of comics, but I totally agree.
So - absolutely recommended. I would say this would also be a good read for people who haven't read the book, but if you haven't read the The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, just read it.
What stood out the most for me was how the story played with the medium - the "real world" text happening during panels of the Escapist, and the connection between what was happening in the drawings to the text.
I don't remember where I've read that this is a love letter to the medium of comics, but I totally agree.
So - absolutely recommended. I would say this would also be a good read for people who haven't read the book, but if you haven't read the The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, just read it.