ExtraOrdinary

by V. E. Schwab

Overview

#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, launches her incredible world of super beings with this ALL-NEW dazzlingly illustrated graphic novel set in the five years between Vicious and Vengeful. A must for all Schwab fans everywhere!


This collection also features, for the first time ever in print, Schwab’s original 2013 text short story Warm Up, which is set in the Vicious universe.

Taking place in the years between VICIOUS and VENGEFUL, ExtraOrdinary follows the tale of a teenage girl named Charlotte Tills who following a fatal bus crash, seemingly dies only to wake up to discover she has become an EO — a person with ExtraOrdinary abilities. In Charlotte’s case, it’s the ability to see people's deaths, but when she looks into her own future, sees her own murder at the hands of the self-proclaimed hero and notorious EO killer Eli Ever, who is currently in prison for the murder of Victor Vale. Refusing to accept her fate, Charlotte sets off to find--and change--her future--before it comes for her.

This graphic novel introduces Eli Ever, the antagonist at the heart of the Villains series.

Also includes for the first time ever in print, V.E. Schwab’s original text short story, Warm Up. Set in the Vicious universe and follows the story of a family man called David, who after surviving a deadly avalanche wakes up as an EO with the terrifying ability to create fire with his mind.

Drawn by sensational Mexican artist Enid Balam, ExtraOrdinary introduces a whole new take on the genre of super-powered humans!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785865886
Publisher:	Titan
Publication date:	11/23/2021
Series:	V. E. Schwab's ExtraOrdinary
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	419,586
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 10.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

V. E. Schwab's first adult novel, Vicious, debuted to critical praise and reader accolades. She is the author of the NYT bestselling Shades of Magic series, as well as a number of MG and YA novels, including This Savage Song. She has been called "the heir to Diana Wynne Jones." Her dynamic work has caught the attention of major TV and film studios.

Schwab has a Masters degree in Art History from the University of Edinburgh. She currently lives in Nashville, TN, but frequents Edinburgh. Entertainment Weekly's 27 Female Authors Who Rule Sci-Fi and Fantasy Right Now.

Enid Balam began his career in 2015 as a colourist working for Delcourt, before finding work as a penciler and inker working for the likes of Humanoid, and Sergio Bonelli. His first graphic novel, Someday Comes Paradise was published in 2018.

Editorial Reviews

11/22/2021

This graphic spin-off from Schwab’s X-men-esque Villains series takes up a promising character, in the in-between chronology of two prose titles, but despite all the graphic potential of moody teenagers wielding super powers, the comic version comes out lackluster. After a fatal bus crash, Charlotte wakes up and finds she’s not only been brought back to life, but can see how anyone will die by looking at their reflections. Her eventual death, revealed to her in such a vision, will be at the hands of the immortal Eli Ever, who’s trying to kill all “ExtraOrdinaries” (EOs) like her, as he believes them to be “an affront to God.” Charlotte determines, rashly, to seek Eli out and face him head-on. After being saved from a trap, Charlotte meets fellow EOs, who bring her into their techie clubhouse and explain that Eli’s in a special superhero prison. But Charlotte’s not going to wait around for him to get out, and instead engineers a jailbreak. These badass-in-theory characters spin too rapidly through the expository-heavy script to develop motivations; whereas Schwab’s novels excel at characterization through action, that level of depth’s lacking in the slim comic (and it doesn’t help that the main villain spends most of it locked up). Balám’s art trends junior, with characters drawn a little too cute and rosy-cheeked, the gore and violence splattered on after. Schwab’s dedicated fan base will still pick it up, but are likely to grumble. (Nov.)

Publishers Weekly

"A welcome addition to the Vicious universe, and Schwab continues to impress with the amount of depth she gives to her characters." - Library Journal

"Fans of superhero comics will be gratified to find a lot of the hallmarks of the genre here—quippy dialogue, cinematic action, secret identities, and twisted motivations." - Booklist


"The linework that we see with its varying weights and techniques that are being utilised to create this amazing attention to detail is mindbogglingly brilliant" - Reading With A Flight Ring

“There is no shortage of gruesome ways that heroes and villains have gained superpowers throughout the history of DC and Marvel, but Titan Comics just revealed a new way that’s pretty darn twisted in V.E. Schwab’s ExtraOrdinary.” - Times News Express

“Thrilling Story Anchored By Stunning Artwork” - 4 Your Excitement

“​​Schwab works the themes well and credit to her for a couple of unusual, if not totally unique super powers” - Slings and Arrows

"I loved seeing Eli and Victor come alive in front of me” - Utopia State of Mind

“a great Villains graphic novel!” - Jill’s Book Blog

“Hands down to Enid Balam and Jordi Escuin Llorach for the stunning illustrations!” - Kath_reads

 "It was fast-paced and the plot was incredibly good!" - Books and Autumns

From the Publisher

11/05/2021

Schwab (The Secret Life of Addie LaRue) returns once again to the universe of her Vicious and Vengeful superhero graphic novels. In this new installment, which takes place in the years between the action of Vicious and Vengeful, we are led through the origin story of series favorite Charlotte Tills, as she develops the strange ability to see people's deaths in reflective surfaces. It's a welcome addition to the Vicious universe, and Schwab continues to impress with the amount of depth she gives to her characters. Additionally, the artistry and coloring collaborate wonderfully to enhance the existing tones and emotions of each scene. The graphic novel itself is enhanced by its high-quality pages; even the lettering demonstrates a strong eye for detail and further supports the story by conveying the mindsets of the characters and scenes. VERDICT This title will succeed in both YA and adult graphic novel collections and will be a welcome addition to collections holding Schwab's other works.

Library Journal