"Binky, the Space Cat" is a captivating graphic novel with a concise yet touching narrative. From the perspective of Binky, an endearing feline protagonist, we embark on a thrilling adventure to protect his beloved family from pesky alien invaders. Through Binky's determination and courage, young readers are introduced to themes of bravery, loyalty, and the power of imagination.

This past week, in preparation for my chat with Curtis Clow, I read the first four issues of his famed series ‘Beastlands’ which has been picked up for distribution by Darkhorse Comics.

Curtis likens his series to a cross between Pokémon and Game of Thrones. This is a fairly accurate claim. There is an adult level of violence found in the latter reference, but the theme of people having magical pet companions is reminiscent of the ’90s card game and cartoon.

Huygen created an academic guidebook for the reader which is imaginative and engaging. Rien Poortvliet’s detailed illustrations also give the reader the hope and expectation that anyone could run into gnomes while enjoying the wilderness and it would be completely normal.

The story felt rushed and honestly didn’t do much for me. Instead of concentrating on character development, it seemed like the writer, Kelly Thompson was shoehorned to start some meta plot story seeds for the larger Marvel Comics universe.