Young Shadow

Name: Young Shadow
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SKU: 9781683964124
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By Ben Sears

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3.37

( 147 ratings, 28 reviews)

Summary

Young Shadow protects the sci-fi Bolt City by making food bank deliveries and rescuing pets. When he uncovers the Sludge Team conspiracy involving a chemical plant CEO, trust-fund punks, and corrupt cops, he must embrace his superhero persona with batons, knee pads, and a mask. Teaming up with Spiral Scratch and metal-clad nuns, Young Shadow embarks on a socially conscious action adventure drawn in bold yellows and blacks.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This graphic novel suits readers who enjoy action-packed sci-fi adventures with socially conscious themes and superhero tales accessible to both younger readers and adults nostalgic for classic comics.

Bolt City has a new protector in this exciting new middle-grade graphic novel from cartoonist and musician Ben Sears!

Description

Young Shadow usually protects the sci-fi Bolt City by making deliveries for the food bank and rescuing pets. But one night, he discovers the Sludge Team, a conspiracy composed of a CEO of a chemical plant, trust-fund punks, and suspicious cops. To stop their evil plan, Young Shadow must don a couple of batons, knee pads, and a small black mask, and team up with Spiral Scratch – another benevolent protector in the fight – and metal-clad nuns.

Drawn in bold yellows and blacks, this is a socially conscious action/adventure kid superhero tale.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Young Shadow is praised for its warm, subtle critique of authority and corporate corruption, blending magical storytelling with real-world echoes. Reviews highlight its fast pace and appeal for readers of all ages, evoking nostalgia for superhero fans and delighting those who appreciate kind heroes and sci-fi adventures. Critics note its charm reminiscent of Charles Schulz and excitement akin to Jack Kirby, assuring readers that the city's safety is in good hands.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683964124

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 128 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

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Ben Sears Fiction Graphic Novels

About the Author

Ben Sears is a cartoonist, musician, and animator from Louisville, Kentucky.