Any mother of teenager might recognize this quote. And anyone who's survived
the teen years themselves may recognize the poetic beauty of having "shape
shifting" be a teen villain's super power.
This week’s challenge was
to read a comic
written and drawn by the same person. One look at the book flap
of Nimona by Noelle Stevenson - “Nemesis! Dragons! Science!
Symbolism!”- and I was sold.
The comic begins when shape shifter Nimona shows up
on Ballister Blackheart’s doorstep, announcing her intent to be his new
sidekick. Together they will plot evil plans and defeat his nemesis/romantic
interest Goldenloin.
At first glance Nimona is just like any other teen,
sipping soda while hoisting herself onto the kitchen counter. She sounds like a
teen, her word balloons filled with reluctant “fiiiine”s and
teasing “you liiiike me”s.
However, in monochromatic flashbacks, Stevenson
unveils a dark past of tragedy and abuse. Nimona’s rebellion is trying to
convince society that she’s not the tortured creature they make her out to be.
And in this, she’s also like any other teen.
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