Mercury By Hope Larson
2010
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Following the lives of two teenage girls - one living in the 19th Century the other in the 21st - Mercury is a delicate intertwining of the real and the unreal and an examination of the subtle ties that reach out to us from across the years. The artwork is clear and simple black and white, uncomplicated, unshowy and direct while the story deals with the plight of growing up and falling in love: with the two stories gaining deeper resonance from their interplay with each other. For those looking for a tender blend of history, romance, and magical realism this is a comic that will enchant you. It's takes it's own time and isn't afraid to pause on the details.
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Links: Sean T Collins Review, Comic Book Resources Hope Larson Interview.
Further reading: Anya's Ghost, The War at Ellsmere, Fun Home, Blankets, The New York Four.
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