reMIND (Vol. 1) [Hardcover]

Jason Brubaker (Author), Jeremy Barlow (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 21, 2011 | Series: reMIND (Book 1)

All Sonja wanted was to find her missing cat, Victuals, but when he washes up on the shore of her sleepy coastal town several days later with a head full of stitches and the startling ability to speak and no memory of how he got that way her quiet life is forever changed. Together they set out to solve the mystery of his disappearance, embarking on a journey that leads to a strange kingdom under the waves and into the heart of a royal power struggle, where the answer to Victual s true identity could save or doom them all!

Winner of the Xeric Award 2010
Nominated for the Great Graphic Novels For Teens list for 2012.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Brubaker's work belies a curiously mature and seasoned sensibility. It's like he's been telling graphic stories for years. Coming from animation, and to graphic novels so late isn't a handicap, it's an obvious advantage. His fluid compositions, generous use of blacks, compact economical pen line, and astoundingly gorgeous color sense are yummy stuff indeed. Creations like Sonja & Victuals seem to have always been with us. Discover why Jason Brubaker's unique characters will show he's definitely arrived in the field of comics. --Sam Kieth - Creator of "The Maxx"

...Charming to the end, reMIND is a culmination of Jason s life to this point, and reading it is like looking straight into his heart. --Jeremy Barlow, writer Metalocalypse, Star Wars Rebellion

About the Author

Jason Brubaker is a visual development artist at Dreamworks Animation with a consuming hobby of making graphic novels in his free time.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 152 pages
• Publisher: Coffee Table Comics; First edition (July 21, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0983114900
• ISBN-13: 978-0983114901
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and entertaining August 14, 2011

By Parka TOP 50 REVIEWER

Format:Hardcover

Length: 1:05 Mins

When I first came across Jason Brubaker's website, reMIND only had a few chapters. Now, it's a printed graphic novel available for sale. 152 pages, nicely bind. That was quick.

The story starts with Sonja who lost her cat Victuals in a mysterious bubbling pool of water. Several days later, Victuals came back a talking cat. The story then explores what happened.

It's a nice and unique story, an action adventure mixed with some surprises. The characters are interesting, not just Victuals but also the others which are introduced.

The art is beautiful with a textural feel that's a good match for the story. The composition is fantastic, panels carefully laid out with purpose and that really aids the storytelling.

The book ends with an inspiring look at the process of making the graphic novel as an independent creator.

Also be sure to check out the reMIND website because there are lots of useful information there, like tips on creating graphic novels or promoting your web comic. While you can actually find the graphic novel available as a free web comic there, it's always cool to support artists who create good comics by getting a physical copy.

For those who have been following his work online, you'll probably get an extra sense of appreciation knowing how much effort this book represents.

I enjoy the book very much.

Highly recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Art, Tough Story for this Reader July 5, 2012

By Kalo

Format:Hardcover

I really had a tough time getting immersed in this novel. The strongest aspect here is definitely the artwork. I really love the use of paper textures to make a more traditional look in a market full of plastic looking photoshop airbrushing. The way they bleed through panels unifies the layouts and the compositions are fantastic. That being said, while they're very well done, I don't really see this "new coffee table" scope that Brubaker refers to in the afterword. The inking is energetically visceral yet refined. Color choice and lighting are also expertly implemented. It reminds me of Mignola's Hellboy with it's selective detail and dramatic lighting. I feel like the style difference between Sonja and Victuals clashes, but that's pretty much a personal preference. I definitely love the power and energy in how all of the lizard characters are drawn, as well.

Speaking of the Lizard people, the story of this novel was tough for me to get into. I really thought Sonja would be the main character, but this definitely becomes Victuals' story. I think the shortcomings of the characters made this fantastic story hard for me to get immersed in. I think big fantasy stories like this heavily rely on a clear protagonist to guide the reader, and I feel like I got left behind here. Obviously, other readers were very engrossed in the story and characters, so you should definitely give it a shot if reMIND interests you. Overall, I think Brubaker has a lot to offer as reMIND vol.1 was obviously a very lengthy, intimate and hard won project to achieve. While reMIND was a miss for me, I'm definitely interested in whatever else he has to offer graphic novels.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing comic book but not worth hundreds of dollars, check the website May 18, 2012

By kincajou

Format:Hardcover

The comic book has incredible artwork a compelling story and interesting character, definitley worth a read.But it's available from the author's website online and the second printing isn't far off, so i'd suggest against spending hundreds of dollrs for it. I quote the author;

"Also, just so you know, I have been all sold out of reMIND Vol. 1 on Amazon for over a week now. Because of this, there are several computerized stores that are jacking up the price to $200 to $300 for a copy now. I assure you, this is not a good price to pay for the book because I will be reprinting it in several months and selling it again for the cover price. So if you really want a copy, then just join my mailing list and you will be notified when I launch my new Kickstarter (in about 5 months) and you will be able to get the first books off the press."

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