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It's your funeral! / written by Emily Riesbeck ; art by Ellen Kramer ; letters by Matt Krotzer.
"A recently deceased girl and her helpful afterlife caseworker embark on a series of hilarious mishaps and misadventures throughout the space-time continuum as they try to close her file so she can move on"--from publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781945820526 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 208 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Iron Circus Comics, 2020.
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| Subject: | Dead > Comic books, strips, etc. Social workers > Comic books, strips, etc. Future life > Comic books, strips, etc. Space and time > Comic books, strips, etc. |
| Genre: | Graphic novels. Comic books, strips, etc. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Castlegar Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Castlegar Public Library | YGN FIC RIE (Text) | 35146002223410 | Young Adult Graphic Novel Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2020 July #1
Marnie Winters is dead, and needs help moving on. Enter X'lakthul, a case worker for the Department of Spectral Affairs who is determined to close the file on Marnie's afterlife. When X'lakthul can't figure out what on Earth is keeping Marnie around, she lands her a job as an intern, leading to fun and light-hearted office comedy and more than a few Lovecraftian characters. This richly colored comic prevents the reader from being overwhelmed by keeping things consistent, assigning each character a color for both their look and their speech bubbles, keeping panels tidy, and focusing on the story and personalities. Marnie is sarcastic, ornery, and full of a fear of abandonment, which is foiled by the nurturing and sympathetic natures of the folks she meets at the DSA, which turns out to be a place for rejects, with Earthlings as their punishment. It isn't all laughs, eitherâthere's a great lesson by the end about striving to have more good days than bad, a gentle reminder to take things one day at a time. Come for the fun, stay for the heart. Grades 9-12. Copyright 2020 Booklist Reviews. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2020 April #2
After her sudden death at home, 19-year-old Marnie, now a ghost, learns to work with otherworldly beings in the Department of Spectral Affairs. X'lakthul, or Xel, is the upbeat, optimistic case manager who tries to place Marnie in a "post-life assignment." When Xel finds that Marnie isn't particularly attached to any location from her home dimension, she isn't sure where to place her, so she suggests an unconventional move: appointing Marnie DSA intern. As an intern, Marnie works with other case workers, office managers, and supervisors in the disorganized and barely functional office. She judges and speaks to them harshly, all the while assuming they will dump her somewhere when she's too much trouble. But eventually Marnie comes to appreciate each of them, with all their faults, because they care about her. This comic uses humor to address serious questions of mental illness (particularly depression), acceptance, and belonging, an approach that will work for some readers but may rub others the wrong way. While the developments of relationships between characters are portrayed well, Marnie's characterization is supe rficial, leaving the ending without the emotional power the story deserves. The colorful illustrations are clean and clear, making for a pleasant visual experience. The few scenes involving humans feature ethnically diverse groups of people. Comes close but doesn't quite meet its potential. (Graphic fantasy. 14-18) Copyright Kirkus 2020 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2020 June
Copyright 2020 School Library Journal.Gr 7 Upâ Marnie Winters is dead, but that's just the beginning of this next chapter in her life. See, she's notall the way dead; there's something holding her back from moving on to the next realm. But luckily she's not totally stuck as a ghost; there is a secret organization that helps humans navigate their unfinished business. Unfortunately for the antisocial Marnie, her assigned caseworker X'lakthul is overeager, buoyant, and paperwork-obsessed. When X'lakthul can't seem to identify what's keeping Marnie from moving on, she hires Marnie as an intern in the Department of Spectral Affairs. Marnie helps X'lakthul and the other caseworkers find what's holding deceased humans back, and in turn she learns a lot about herself. Riesbeck, Kramer, and Krotzer have created a zany, compelling world of charming otherworldly characters. Prickly Marnie is a darkly comedic foil for the exuberant members of the Department of Spectral Affairs. The bright colors and dynamic physical comedy evoke kid's cartoon shows, yet this tale takes on tough subjects such as grief and depression.VERDICT A cheerful yet existentially complex series of stories for fans ofThe Good Place .âAnna Murphy, Berkeley Carroll Sch., Brooklyn - Voice of Youth Advocates Reviews : VOYA Reviews 2020 June
Marnie Winters is dead, much to her surprise, and as a ghost she does not know what to expect next. Her alien case worker from the Department of Spectral Affairs (DSA), failing to find Marnie a sympatico post-life assignment until she can find peace and pass on, decides to employ her as the DSA's first ghost intern. The problems that keep Marnie from passing on, however, also make it difficult for her to care about her job or believe that her new co-workers will not abandon her. It's Your Funeral is a light, oddball story about office work, depression, and a lack of faith in one's self and others. Earth's DSA staff are a group of underdogs, all flawed in some way and overworked, but stronger together; naturally, Marnie will eventually fit in. Initially, though, Marnie is as harsh to her co-workers as to herself, and, while commendably realistic, this can render her unsympathetic. More exploration of her past or her inner life might have provided greater nuance. Because she is a ghost, Marnie's appearance is suitably undistinguished and bland. Kramer's alien character designs, in contrast, are distinctive, colorful, and cute. The development sketches provided for each character provide extra insight into their personalities. For Marnie, facial expressions carry the bulk of her emotion. Colored speech balloons further serve to make identifying characters easier and add a fun touch. An amusing and sobering look into an unusual mix of subject matters, the DSA's story seems poised for another chapter.âLisa Martincik. 3Q 3P J S Graphic Format Copyright 2020 Voya Reviews.
