Random Book Finds: Sushi and Comic Books

Today's review:


Johnny Hiro and Hicksville.







In Johnny Hiro, our Hiro, a bus boy at a New York sushi restaurant, reacts heroically, (Hirocally?) but without super powers, to crazy, unlikely events. I won't give away those surprises, but will give you my honest opinion that this book is worth reading, and that the art is well drawn.

What I will also tell you: Johnny and his girlfriend stand trial in front of Judge Judy, but are vouched for by Mayor Bloomberg and, thusly, acquitted.



I found Hicksville somewhat boring, but most people probably won't. If you like comic books, you may take an interest in this. A town of people, essentially, who are all about comic books. Not sure what bored me about this book, but it was well drawn, and has entertainment value as a story. Through a probably fictional scene between two comic old timers- The author eludes to the invention of the graphic novel, which leads me to believe he may have invented it (I'm too lazy and tired to Google the above at this time.) If that's the case, maybe the bugs weren't worked out yet, and maybe it is more comic book than graphic novel. But, you know, there's a fine line there. It can be strenuous and superfluous to define. Overall, this appears to be a classic that is somewhat of a fundamental for new readers of this genre, but I could be wrong. Check it out for yourself.