Giant Days #1
| Writer | John Allison |
| Artist | Lissa Treiman |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
This book is going to draw a lot of comparison to other young adult graphic novels; BOOM! even lists some that the feel it's a home with such as: Drama, Friends With Boys and so on. The thing is we have the advantage of having the complete story in both those cases whereas Giant Days is just starting, but it's off to a hell of a start. While I don't know if it's going to be the next Friends With Boys (since I hold that book in pretty high regard) I would definitely say it's in the same row of the ballpark and it's on its way to being the comparison for someone else's coming of age tale.
CRITIC REVIEWS
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10
Comic Bastards - Dustin Cabeal
Feb 18, 2015The short and skinny is that you should pre-order the hell out of Giant Days (last day to do so is February 23rd!). It's so damn good and BOOM! continues to impress me with their lineup of titles. Read Full Review
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10
ComicBuzz - ChrisG
Apr 03, 2015This is a charming book, full of wit and great characters. Definitely one to pick up. Read Full Review
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9.1
Overmental - Logan Dalton
Mar 17, 2015Giant Days #1 is another great all-ages comics from BOOM! Studios that's silly, snarky, and filled with heart. Even though they have little fights and drama, Daisy, Esther, and Susan share a strong rapport and actually seem like friends. Giant Days has the laughs of your favorite sitcom mixed with a slapstick/realist visual style that can only be realized in the comic book medium. Buy a copy for yourself and another for your room/flatmate! Read Full Review
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8.0
All-Comic - Ian Stephen
Mar 17, 2015BOOM! has made quite an effort to give webcomic creators a larger platform to show their work to. Giant Days is another example of that and it was executed very well. This was a great read for new or existing Giant Days fans. Being exposed to new creators and different stories is what makes reading comics fun. If you have enjoyed other series from the BOOM! Box imprint then this is a must read. Read Full Review
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8.0
Major Spoilers - Ashley Victoria Robinson
Mar 18, 2015Giant Days #1 throws down a lot of mythology to establish the world of this miniseries and its just charming enough to pull it all off. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicWow!TV - Bhavna Bakshi
Mar 18, 2015I’m not going to say this book is strictly for college kids, but I will say that it is relatable to them. Cute boys, best friends, and one big, nasty food fight make up a very likeable comic book. Read Full Review
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8.0
Newsarama - Draven Katayama (loudlysilent)
Mar 19, 2015While clearly aiming to tell a lighthearted story, Allison writes three characters who intrigue us with their eccentricities and their realistic friendship dynamics. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Book Resources - Jennifer Cheng
Mar 23, 2015"Giant Days" is off to a fantastic start. If the rest of the miniseries is as addictively fun as this debut issue, it'll be a must-read. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comics Bulletin - Dana Keels
Mar 24, 2015Allison does a great job of littering in facts and clues about the various characters backstories and personalities.Lissa Treimans art in this issue is beautifully drawn. The book feels like a very well drawn animated series that knows its a comic. The whole thing has a disney esque feel to it (rightfully so, Lissa Treiman has worked on films like Big Hero 6 and Wreck-It Ralph). Overall, this issue is a magnificent start to what might be one of my favorite books this year. Ill be waiting for class to start once again for the next issue. Read Full Review
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7.5
Multiversity Comics - Stephenson Ardern-Sodje
Mar 19, 2015While it's lacking in the explosions and monsters department, 'Giant Days' is a smart, sassy, and confident debut that shouldn't be missed. Read Full Review
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7.3
Multiversity Comics - Kate Kosturski
Nov 24, 2017Just what you need from a holiday special: light, fun, a break from the mundane.Have this with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey on Friday to kick off your Christmas cheer. Read Full Review
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7.0
Newsarama - Oscar Maltby
Feb 23, 2015With Giant Days #1, John Allison has successfully adapted all the wit of his web-series to the traditional comic book. Barring a pacing issue and a few sloppily-rendered panels, Giant Days #1 is a massive and very welcome change of pace from the uniformity of the average comic book week. Read Full Review
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5.6
BGCP - Garry Quigley
Mar 17, 2015This is a fun read which introduces three distinct and likeable main characters. The art and colour help contribute to the story massively and helps also helps to further the comedy level. Those attending university in the summer will enjoy reading this series to find out of what life is like as a university student. Read Full Review
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