ODB: Oddities, Discord & B-Sides—Lyrical Ruckus in the City

'ODB: Oddities, Discord & B-Sides- Lyrical Ruckus in the City' is a one of a kind graphic novel paying tribute to hip-hop legend Ol' Dirty Bastard, reimagining New York City through his eyes. After a mysterious event, different versions of NYC's neighborhoods merge into one chaotic city. Ghosts roam Queens, a rogue AI controls the Lower East Side, and time travelers party in Harlem. Ol' Dirty Bastard guides us through these strange and powerful stories about freedom, oppression, wealth, poverty, love, and loss.

With approval from Ol’ Dirty Bastard's estate, this novel features many talented creators. As a fan, I love that Ol' Dirty Bastard narrates the story. He was part of the Five-Percent Nation, which taught self-knowledge and pride to Black men - themes that reverberate in these pages.

The graphic novel shows New Yorkers fighting to protect their city's creative spirit from robots, venture capitalists and demons trying to take over. It's a tribute to NYC’s artists and communities, highlighting the resilience and unity in our communities within the five boroughs.

The social justice themes are strong throughout the storylines. The characters face and resist various forms of oppression, whether from rogue AIs, spectral apparitions, or other forces trying to strip away their freedom and identity. These stories emphasize the importance of community, resistance, and holding onto one's culture and creativity in the face of adversity. It's a must-read for its powerful stories, deep social justice themes, and deep love for New York City. Thank you to the authors and publisher for the opportunity to read!

This was so cool. I loved the different stories and the artwork and how it all combines together. I thoroughly enjoyed this and have talked it up to multiple friends already.

Loved this one right here. As a New York native, Wu-Tang is definitely one of the best things to come out of this city. I love the images, the stories as well as the figurative language. Wu-Tang were more than just musicians and rappers. They took the craft very seriously and understood that its more than just music. It can affect your livelihood if you let it. There were so many lessons in this I think many people can take from it whether or not they decide to pursue music.