After 13 years on the streets of the grim, impoverished ghetto of Wilkesborough, Jesse Sanchez knows how to take care of herself even if she can't always take a bath. With dazzling martial artistry, peerless skateboarding skills, and questionable study habits, Jesse "Street Angel" Sanchez faces ninja street gangs, evil geologists, Satan worshippers, and anything else that threatens the sanctity of her 'hood. In the tradition of Harry Potter, Bruce Wayne, Annie, and Oliver Twist, make way for fiction's latest orphan superstar, Street Angel. She doesn't have much, but she'll defend it for all she's worth. This collection contains the first five issues of the critically-acclaimed underground series, a previously unpublished story, new squid battles, profiles of some of the most beloved characters, an introduction by Evan Dorkin, and an all-star pinup gallery featuring: Jeffrey Brown, Farel Dalrymple, Jesse Farrell, Richard Hahn, Dean Haspiel, Mike Hawthorne, Paul Hornshemeier, Dave Kiersh, Pat Lewis, Jasen Lex, Andy Macdonald, Jim Mahfood, Ted May, Scott Mills, Scott Morse, Bryan Lee O'Malley, Lark Pien, Ed Piskor, Brian Ralph, Zack Soto, Lauren Weinstein, and Dan Zettwoch.
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Gr. 10-12. In this irreverent graphic novel full of snarky humor, homeless, street-smart teenager Jesse "Street Angel" Sanchez uses her skill with a skateboard and her martial arts prowess to fight ninja gangs, evil geologists, nepotism, homework, and hunger, with her sidekick, Bald Eagle. The stories aren't for the fainthearted, but the book delivers a hilarious send-up of everything from religion to superheroes. The writing is sharp, witty, and riddled with teenage angst--even as it lampoons the idea. The art is deceptively simple: the high-contrast, black-and-white work appears stark at first glance, but upon closer examination reveals a depth that is startlingly poignant in some stories and fabulously over-the-top in others. Violence and some rough language suggest a mature readership. Tina Coleman
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Jesse Sanchez lives on the streets. She's dirty, hungry, doesn't smell very good, and can rarely afford the luxury of going to school. She's a skinny little 13-year-old in a dire situation -- but if ninjas, time-traveling pirates or Satanic supervillains threaten the safety of the world, she's your last best hope.
Alternately hilarious and poignant, Brian Maruca and Jim Rugg's "Street Angel" lures you in with superlative kung-fu ass-kickery and an absolutely riotous sense of humor. Issue 2, in which Jesse must deal with slightly confused conquistadors, an Irish astronaut who talks like an Australian ("the world's friendliest language") and a pimped-out Aztec god, may be the funniest thing I read in 2004. But the stories can turn startlingly dark on a dime, and underneath the explosions and derring-do, the unvarnished sadness of Jesse's life gnaws at you. It's a strange and compelling mix, making "Street Angel" one of the best and brightest comics debuts in quite some time.
Alternately hilarious and poignant, Brian Maruca and Jim Rugg's "Street Angel" lures you in with superlative kung-fu ass-kickery and an absolutely riotous sense of humor. Issue 2, in which Jesse must deal with slightly confused conquistadors, an Irish astronaut who talks like an Australian ("the world's friendliest language") and a pimped-out Aztec god, may be the funniest thing I read in 2004. But the stories can turn startlingly dark on a dime, and underneath the explosions and derring-do, the unvarnished sadness of Jesse's life gnaws at you. It's a strange and compelling mix, making "Street Angel" one of the best and brightest comics debuts in quite some time.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Steven Saus
Format:Paperback
"Orphaned by the world, raised by the streets, Jesse Sanchez is a dangerous martial artist and the world's greatest homeless skateboarder."
Add in pirates, ninjas (lots of ninjas), a mad geologist named Pangea (yes, that's his real name), and the first Irish astronaut who speaks with an Australian accent, and you'd expect a funny madcap romp.
And Street Angel delivers - sort of. Look back up to the top - to that "homeless" bit. Street Angel treats both its protagonist's homelessness, dumpster diving (and trying to hide both from schoolmates) and aged 70's blaxploitation heros (Afrodisiac, I kid you not) with exactly the same tone, seriousness, and respect.
Which is cool, but it also kept me from engaging with Jesse. The absolute silliness of some elements (ninjas playing basketball) just kept jarring me out of taking her seriously - but the tone kept me from looking at it as farce.
The idea(s) are great, but ultimately I was left thinking this book wasn't quite for me. I know a few people who it *is* for, though, and they'll be getting a copy as a present.
Add in pirates, ninjas (lots of ninjas), a mad geologist named Pangea (yes, that's his real name), and the first Irish astronaut who speaks with an Australian accent, and you'd expect a funny madcap romp.
And Street Angel delivers - sort of. Look back up to the top - to that "homeless" bit. Street Angel treats both its protagonist's homelessness, dumpster diving (and trying to hide both from schoolmates) and aged 70's blaxploitation heros (Afrodisiac, I kid you not) with exactly the same tone, seriousness, and respect.
Which is cool, but it also kept me from engaging with Jesse. The absolute silliness of some elements (ninjas playing basketball) just kept jarring me out of taking her seriously - but the tone kept me from looking at it as farce.
The idea(s) are great, but ultimately I was left thinking this book wasn't quite for me. I know a few people who it *is* for, though, and they'll be getting a copy as a present.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Street Angel is a fast, funny, smart no-bull comic. The heroine is likeable and sympathetic, the stories are cute and clever and the tone is absolutely perfect. Touching without being sentimental, weird without being ludicrous, beautifully and simply drawn, and over too soon!
If you're looking for a comic book to make you laugh without entangling you in ridiculously complex plots, pick up Street Angel. It'll grab you from "go". This TBP is especially recommended to parents looking for something to buy for their sons/daughters, something that they'll love which won't corrupt them. (So there's some smoking. Big deal.) Daughters in particular! I relish an unobjectified heroine in comics, and Street Angel is one of 'em.
And if you care about seeing great non-mainstream comics like this one flourish instead of getting measly 5-issue runs (what's with that?) pick up a copy, or two or three and hand them around.
I hope Jim Rugg and Brian Maruca decide to give this another go, because it is one of the most satisfying graphic novels I can remember.
If you're looking for a comic book to make you laugh without entangling you in ridiculously complex plots, pick up Street Angel. It'll grab you from "go". This TBP is especially recommended to parents looking for something to buy for their sons/daughters, something that they'll love which won't corrupt them. (So there's some smoking. Big deal.) Daughters in particular! I relish an unobjectified heroine in comics, and Street Angel is one of 'em.
And if you care about seeing great non-mainstream comics like this one flourish instead of getting measly 5-issue runs (what's with that?) pick up a copy, or two or three and hand them around.
I hope Jim Rugg and Brian Maruca decide to give this another go, because it is one of the most satisfying graphic novels I can remember.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome
very funny, you can read many review.
the book is printed on heavy glossy paper, high contrast black and white print, the book looks very nice.
SLG did a good job!
the book is printed on heavy glossy paper, high contrast black and white print, the book looks very nice.
SLG did a good job!
Published on July 21, 2010 by Evzenie Reitmayerova
4.0 out of 5 stars
Damn Good Book
This book was a thinker. The humor was deranged but the blurring of reality and fantasy made you feel for the main character. I would recommend this book to nearly anyone... Read more
Published on November 2, 2007 by J. Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ridiculous silliness, well done
Street Angel was a welcome surprise. While most of it is really well done over-the-top silly fun, it also had some great sincere moments. Read more
Published on May 3, 2006 by S. Hawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Combines a satire of comic book cliches and the gut-wrenching...
Street Angel TPB is a compendium of the previously published "Street Angel" black-and-white, mature-themed comic book series from SLG Publishing and features the collaborative work... Read more
Published on August 11, 2005 by Midwest Book Review
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