Comments on: *Magic Trixie — Best of 2008

By: Best of 2008 » Comics Worth Reading

Best of 2008 » Comics Worth Reading — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:30:41 +0000

[...] Magic TrixieJill Thompson’s painted fantasy for children captures magic for all ages. The message, that the aggravation of family life is ultimately rewarding, is predictable but still worth getting, and the artwork sings. [...]

By: Magic Trixie and the Dragon » Comics Worth Reading

Magic Trixie and the Dragon » Comics Worth Reading — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:27:43 +0000

[...] new Magic Trixie book is simply outstanding, the best yet! Magic Trixie and the Dragon [...]

By: ~chris

~chris — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:27:19 +0000

“This is a wonderful story for youngsters and adults to share, with something for everyone.” Seconded! Even single adults will love it.

“The pictures can be stared at for hours.” I came close to that mark while admiring the detailed art in Nefi’s room.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:37:39 +0000

Thank you for the education! I appreciate a real artist’s view.

By: Rivkah

Rivkah — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:21:33 +0000

“The character design is manga-influenced and very cute, with large heads and eyes, but told in Thompson’s beautiful painted style.”

For once, I actually couldn’t disagree more! Thompson’s character designs in this book are far more reminiscent of a children’s picture book than any manga I’ve ever seen, especially her use of “rubbery” limbs and fluid motion that’s reminiscent of traditional Western animation rather than the outline-focused art of traditional Japanese manga. Her characters have beautifully expressive eyes and mouths and large heads, but I think that’s because they’re children, not because they’re mangaesque in any way. That’s just . . . how kids are made.

IMHO, this is one of the most gorgeous children’s comics I’ve ever seen, though I haven’t actually gotten to read it yet (simply drooled over the art while wishing for magical money to mysteriously appear).