Pantomime

by Christopher Sebela, David Stoll (Illustrator), Dearbhla Kelly (Colorist), Justin Birch (Letterer)

Overview

Haley and her brother, Max, are alone after their mother's death and are sent to Wayfair Academy, a special needs boarding school for the deaf. Eventually, they find family amongst other deaf children. One night the group decides to dip their toes into crime... the thrill is too much to leave behind. They soon find out that stealing from the wrong person, has its consequences. With no one to turn to but each other, they must make a choice, one where no one comes out the same.

Pantomime incorporates American Sign Language.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781952303098
Publisher:	Mad Cave Studios
Publication date:	07/07/2021
Pages:	152
Sales rank:	1,021,275
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

About the Author

Christopher Sebela is a four-time Eisner-nominated writer, designer, and publisher living in Portland, Oregon. He's the co-creator of Crowded, Dead Dudes, Test, Heartthrob, and Shanghai Red, among others. He puts out his own unpublishable work via a tiny publishing empire called Two Headed Press. Currently he's roommates with the best dog in the world and is thinking about moving onto a boat someday.

David Stoll is a Denver-based comic artist focused on dynamic and clear storytelling. David has worked with Mad Cave, Image, and Webtoon, and he is always looking for his next big project!

Designer, illustrator, comic-book-maker. Based in Dublin. I do graphic design with a heavy dose of illustration, and an increasing number of comic book projects. I also dabble in motion graphics, occasionally take on more freelance work than is wise and doodle TV characters while watching Netflix.

Justin Birch is a 2018 Ringo Award nominated letterer born and raised in the hills of West Virginia. Lettering comics since 2015, he is a member of the lettering studio AndWorld Design and has worked with DC, IDW, Dynamite, Lion Forge Comics, Mad Cave Studios, Action Lab Comics, DMC Comics, Source Point Press, Z2 Comics, and numerous indy publishers. Justin still lives in West Virginia, only now it’s with his loving wife, daughter, and their dog, Kirby.

Editorial Reviews

"Pantomime is different. That in itself is a great recommendation. [...] What sets it apart is the setting and the Characters represented. Characters who, other than being deaf, are just like any other children. They make friends, they make bad choices, and they have each other’s backs."

Geek Vibes Nation

"Representation matters and the deaf community is often forgotten in comics. Sebela has crafted a wonderful story about a group of misunderstood youths forming an unconventional family. [...] A great read for anyone who knows what it’s like to be lonely."

Comics Bookcase - Larry Jorash

"The story is great, and Sebela’s writing is complemented beautifully by David Stoll’s artwork to create a fascinating experience that grabs you right from the beginning. But what really makes this comic stand out is the characters."

Fanbase Press - Steven W. Alloway

"A beautiful, engaging story from start to finish. [...] You can tell this comic is close to the hearts of everyone involved. [...] Highly recommended to anyone interested in viewing the world through a fresh, different lens."

Monkeys Fighting Robots - AJ O. Mason

"A perfect example of how a diverse cast of characters can give creators new ways to tell interesting stories."

Screen Rant - Evan Mullicane

"There’s no denying the skill, effort, and outright love that went into it. Well suited for teen readers and older, Pantomime starts out with an interesting premise and builds to a bit of a nail-biter [...]"

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