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Kibuishi, Kazu
3 Reviews
(2)
4-6
This third book in the series (Explorer: The Mystery Boxes; Explorer: The Lost Islands) follows the same successful formula: a handful of graphic artists start with the same topic, each coming up with a unique story. The wide variety of genres and illustration styles keeps the theme fresh and intriguing; here's hoping Kibuishi continues to explore further mysterious topics.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2015
(2)
4-6
Kibuishi's first graphic-novel anthology, Explorer: The Mystery Boxes, contained seven very different stories about the same mysterious object; here the individual contributors weave diverse tales about lost islands. Kibuishi wraps up the collection with his own contribution, about a fisherman whose greed nearly kills him and his crew. Another satisfying anthology that will leave readers eager for the next.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2014
(2)
4-6
In this anthology of seven stories, comics creators take the same idea--mysterious boxes--and run with it. Each story--spooky cautionary stories, slapstick humor, tales of enchantment--fits the theme but spins its own twist: part of the fun is anticipating how each will integrate the titular box. The varied illustration styles show off the breadth of comic art.
Reviewer: Robin Brenner
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2012
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