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ZomCom’ics is a silent “ slice of life” collection of short stories about various paranormal creatures including Zom, a zombie girl, Ari a Vampire, and Theo a Werewolf. While the style was quirky and fun and the background/setting was clear, this wasn’t my favorite comic. Most of the stories are three panels long so none of them felt memorable enough to carry with me after reading due to being so short. It was the perfect pallet cleanser nonetheless!

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this ARC!

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I was excited when I saw this comic on Net Galley as the cover instantly intrigued me. Plus, my daughter is currently into Disney Zombies and all things paranormal so I thought this comic would be a lot of fun to look at together. It was a big hit as we looked through the comics and had fun seeing what the author was showing while telling our own stories to go with the pictures. I think this is one that we will look at many times as the illustrations are beautiful and convey a variety of day-to-day emotions and experiences. I think this would be great pick for teachers as the pictures would be perfect for writing prompts as they are relatable and entertaining.

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A cute and fun read, these comics reminded me of some of Sarah Andersen's quirkiness. Definitely an easy and enjoyable read for unwinding. The art style is adorable, despite featuring zombies and other monsters as the core protagonists.

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Cute! I like the illustrations and the storylines.
And there was a fun mix of creatures and interactions
Love a nice little slice of life comic collection

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ZomCom’ics offers a quirky, enjoyable mix of short, silent stories set in a spooky urban fantasy world. With a diverse cast of characters, it blends dark humor with a touch of gore, creating an atmosphere that is both fun and slightly unsettling.

Though not a favorite of mine, I found it to be a highly entertaining read. The humor is well-crafted, with moments that are both wholesome and dark, and the characters’ interactions kept me engaged throughout. It’s a unique graphic novel for those who enjoy a lighter, quirky take on urban fantasy with a hint of the eerie.

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This is a wonderful, hilarious graphic novel of all the personal problems of being supernatural. The day-to-day issues that you and I deal with are quite comical when you look at them through the eyes of a zombie or werewolf.

This is definitely a supernatural enthusiasts perfect gift. Highly recommend it!

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I didn’t expect to enjoy Zomcom'ics as much as I did. I usually don’t find these kinds of comics funny, but this one had me smiling to myself. The humour is clever and unexpected in the best way.

The art style? Loved it. It’s unique and fits the vibe of the story perfectly. I loved all the characters and their designs, my personal favourite was Medusa. Every panel that had her, I loved.

If you’re looking for something funny and fun to read, definitely give Zomcom'ics a shot.

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The illustrations of various “monsters” such as werewolves, zombies, and vampires, in their normal day to day lives was very cute. It struck me as a bit odd that there was not any dialogue to go along with this slice of life graphic novel. However, it was easy to get through and most of the strips made sense without any speech involved. I’d recommend it to friends who enjoy cutesy little graphic novels.

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"ZomCom'ics" is a wordless graphic novel featuring several monsters (a zombie, a werewolf, a vampire, and others) in short comic vignettes. Some of the jokes I found hilarious, but others fell a little flat. I loved the bright and colorful illustrations and the simple, but hilarious expressions on the characters' faces. Many of the jokes are about dating and I think the book is aimed more at teens/young adults than for middle schoolers. A recommended purchase for YA graphic novel collections.

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This was kinda cute, but a lot of it made no sense. I love silent graphic novels and I want more of them, but this one didn’t do the trick. It was a bunch of random comic strips thrown together, and the humor wasn’t it. A few of them were kinda funny but I never actually laughed out loud during the entire book and most of the comic strips made no sense at all. I didn’t get what the punch line was supposed to be for most of them. Anyway, good idea, not so great result.

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💫 ARC book review 💫 This comes out in April!

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

This was so cool. There were no words. It jumps around and doesn't seem to read in a certain order. It was really cute and I enjoyed it.

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This was adorable! I loved the short comics. There's no dialogue, which I personally felt added to the charm. It's very visual and depicts fun little scenes in a world where monsters live together.

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ZomCom'ics is a fun and wordless comic collection about a group of supernatural friends. It's a super quick read and has some great laugh out loud moments. I do think it could have benefited from some text, at least as headers at the start of each comic to help break them up. Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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ALL THE STARS

This comic is so amazingly funny and relatable. There isn’t any dialogue to go with the scenes, but it isn’t necessary with the way the author/artist portrayed each scene. It is truly a testament to how talented the creator is considering the emotion and humor is so clearly captured.

This isn’t a traditional story that follows a plot or narrative to keep your attention, but is instead a series of events that capture humorous moments in the lives of Zom, Ari, and Theo. And while some scenes don’t necessarily include one of these characters, they still follow the same theme.

What’s truly remarkable about this comic is the fact that it is so relatable to everyone, even if it is a “paranormal” version of the modern world, the situations are seemingly the same. What makes it even better is the inclusivity that is shown throughout the entirety of the comic. It’s truly amazing to see representation for just about everyone, and I’m sure that the creator will only continue to do so.

A big thank you to net galley for the ARC copy of this comic. I cannot wait to read more from this creator.

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This book was such an enjoyable experience! Though it has no words, the story is beautifully conveyed through the artwork alone. It’s incredible how much detail, emotion, and expression are captured, allowing you to fully understand the narrative as the characters go about their everyday lives.

The storytelling through art is both fun and impressive, showcasing how much can be communicated without dialogue. Plus, the art itself is absolutely adorable, adding to the charm of the book. It’s a delightful read that proves pictures truly can speak a thousand words!

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I was so drawn to the cover art of this graphic novel that I didn't bother learning anymore about it before jumping straight in. As a life long comic book/graphic novel reader my heart always does a little dance when I come across an indie release which is easily accessible to mainstream audiences. Zombies and comics though? What more could you want?

Well, to put it simply, we want more! More of this please!

Why I hear you ask?

The art style is glorious. With both human and zombie characters fitting into a one world seamlessly. The lack of dialogue/text throughout is just credit to the story telling and how beautifully each cell has been designed. I found myself laughing out loud and rushing off to find Emi Mena Garrucho's social media in hopes of enjoying more of their work.

I'll happily be recommending ZomCom'ics as it will easily appeal to any gender and any age. It was a true joy to read and I hope this is the start of a long series which will happily have pride of place on one of my bookselves.

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This is a fun sweet palate cleanser graphic novel which is a very quick read. The three main characters have a cute dynamic and really make this comic enjoyable.

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Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this comic early in exchange for an honest review!

I have been a passive follower of Emi’s Zom comics on her Instagram for a few years now. I honestly had no idea that she was planning to release the in a physical book, but I can say I’m super excited! These comics are very cute, well planned, and done in a style that reminds me a lot of the modern Saturday Cartoon styles of Adventure Time, Bee and Puppycat, and Steven Universe. They also have the charm of a Sunday comic strip, with plenty of jokes and gags that adults with literature and media backgrounds will understand.

There were some of my favorites from her series in here, but a lot that I hadn’t seen as well, which was nice! I think there is a lot of potential to grow and continue here. I like the lack of dialogue, but maybe someday a comic or series will have dialogue. There’s just so much charm and life (pun intended) in these characters, you can’t help but fall in love.

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This comic is definitely not my usual dramatic isekai but the feel-good story with comedic plot twists and adorable, expressive art is really nice. Plus, it's a pretty quick read and with every chapter something new happens so you'll never get bored because you never would've guessed what's happening next.

There's no dialogue in this and the story is told by the art itself through body language, facial expressions, context, etc. The best part is that I find background characters having their own little scenario going on which was equally as funny and cute.

To sum it up, it's just really good. You just can't go wrong with reading it ( • ̀ω•́ )✧

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I remember reading this on WEBTOON and I’m so happy they are publishing it.

I love the art style. It’s pretty funny. I love the characters. It’s the comic equivalent of short chapters. ❤️ Over all it’s a fun, quick read.

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