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  Comic Book Bin - Henry Chamberlain Jan 1, 2007

  There are, of course, countless ways to bring to life an extended work in the comics medium. Bechdel has clearly found her path and fully realizes its potential. In a story so indebted to text, as well as memory, Bechdel deftly inserts maps, letters, dictionary entries, her own journal entries, even a police report. Additionally, she quotes extensively from literature, includes numerous book covers, and newspaper headlines. Bechdel was thirteen during the Watergate scandal. So, not only does James Joyce figure into the family narrative but Nixon's downfall too. And the comparisons don't stop there. The entire gay rights movement is hoisted upon Bruce Bechdel's shoulders for a moment as Bechdel considers her father's meaning. If Bechdel's probing veers off towards excessive, she seems to admit as much and navigates back to more level ground. Ultimately, Bechdel rewards the reader for joining her in her search. Read Full Review

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