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젠 왕: Koko be good (2010, First Second) 4 stars

"Koko's always got a new project cooking, even though they usually end in total disaster. …

A Beautiful, Awkward Comic

3 stars

I had Koko Be Good on my to read list for probably a decade. I never found a digital version, so I picked up a copy from my library in March. The comic is beautifully drawn, and the characters are very expressive. It was a treat to experience Jen Wang's art, which always impresses me. I'm probably a decade late to get the most out of the story, though, with all the awkward characters bumbling through life and grasping for meaning; at that time in my life I'd feel very much reflected in these characters. It's an enjoyable read and really a remarkable achievement for a first graphic novel.