Operatic by Kyo Maclear and Byron Eggenschwiler, a comic to find the soundtrack of our young lives – Danger Room

As we noted in another review recently, publishers are expanding their holiday catalogs significantly towards the end of the year. And danger room We do not want some comics released at that time to be forgotten with the dates they were released. And that’s what we think happened to this business Kyo Maclear Yup Byron Eggenschwiler† opera- graphic novel a stunning graphic, focused on color and with a script it doesn’t just bring readers into the high school music class. But it teaches them to look at that complex period, which is adolescence, with different eyes.†

opera- one History Youth lead role Charlotte Noguchi, known to all Charlie, a college student performing with a group of close friends† His always first-hand and reader-friendly narration introduces not only his friends Addie O’Faolin, Rachel Wells and Mayin Lem, but also Emile, a kid in his class. great… despite the whole school saying how weird it was. Emile is quite introverted and loves insects. It’s a combination that didn’t make him the most popular, although it didn’t bother him at school.

Charlie focuses all of his stories on the music lessons of his favorite teacher, Mr. K. Their subject requires them to do a graduation project aimed at finding the perfect song for each student. To do this, Mr. K them in all musical styles. Charlie soon realizes that he is fascinated by his focus. Mary CallasAnd like the drama and show that is his life, the main character will quickly see the similarities between his work and his life. His feelings for Emile, the feelings of his friends, the subtle and less subtle bullying at school, and learning what happened to a classmate who hasn’t been to class for over a week are some of the problems he’ll face. dealing with Charlie while he’s dealing with his thesis†

Although the main idea of ​​​​the scenario maklear seems simple (school theme, music and first loves) the truth is music history lessons interspersed with the experiences of the heroes create a unique story† Not only because of the variety of stories and performances, but also because of the way he associates musical styles with preconceived ideas and then deliberately breaks them. Moreover, thanks to the situations that Charlie tells the readers like an open diary, It deals with issues such as machismo and bullying, the need for friendship and healthy relationships, and diversity. (race, gender and sexuality), young people’s wishes and expectations, but also the power of education.

As for his short biography Mary Callas interspersed with the main action well-documented work that does not interfere in any way with the development of the story† Also, the whole story about the music of this comic opens the door for young people who read it to be interested in different styles that they do not know. Story Callas inspires Charlie to break his preconceived notions about many things.and broadened his horizons, as did the singer.

graphics section Eggenschwiler It is characterized by the use of special colors. Combining pencil drawing and digital techniques, he develops the entire work on four colors.: black, to outline characters and locations and objects; yellow for scenes from the present; the red one, to describe the life and work of Maria Callas; and blue to indicate absences and past events. Immediately realistic drawing, sketchy lines that only deteriorate while the songs are working, and very intense emotions in its characters† A technique that he rarely uses very effectively.

opera- It is a study aiming at the personal learning of adolescent characters through music education. But at the same time, is a song for diversity and empathy† He explained it so well that Tillie Walden is the author of works like himself. Are you listening to me?feel free to comment this Wonderful. This is a story I will never forget† Spanish edition is responsible Graphic AndanaHe also published his work in Catalan. Paper with a hard cover and a good weight, no gloss, some markings Eggenschwiler at a very reasonable price.

A comic book full of musical references and good intentions, with a direct story and very real characters this heart touching. Completely non-linear, very interesting, with knowledge of new musical styles in the classroom and a story that unfolds with the history of music. Mary Callas in the case of the main character. A work that will please comic book lovers Tillie Waldento include music and all kinds of diversity in the classroom.