A review by readingrobin
Public Domain, Volume 1 by Chip Zdarsky

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Chip Zdarsky tells a tale of old as time with this story about a comic book artist going up against the industry to reclaim the rights to a character he created. It's a scenario we've seen play out many times in comic book world, whether big corporations refuse to give creators their due or some creators get pushed to the side and the public forgets they had any influence in bringing their favorite characters to life. It's an incredibly meta text, one from an author/artists that has worked with these big comics moguls and no doubt understands the corporate song and dance. For as complex as the legal issues can be, it's a simple story that combines the plight of artists and strained family dynamics to culminate in an emotional, relatable experience.