Hicks not only gives us a city and land that’s foreign, yet familiar, but the flow of the art works well for the story which often relies on racing and lots of movement. The story is lifted by Hicks’ art which adds to the fun feel. The issues they face are those that we can all relate to in some way. Kaidu and Rat, though in a foreign land and city, are familiar to readers as the kids they are. But, through all of the themes and topics for the reader to debate, the graphic novel is foremost entertaining. The story at its core is about tolerance, but there’s much deeper themes of fairness when it comes to political representation and leadership. The first volume of a new series of graphic novels by the talented Faith Erin Hicks, The Nameless City is a fun, easy read that feels like it’s geared more towards younger readers, though it’s still enjoyable by older ones too. Let’s hope so, because the fate of the Nameless City rests in their hands. At first, she hates Kai for everything he stands for, but his love of his new home may be the one thing that can bring these two unlikely friends together. He’s a Dao born and bred–a member of the latest occupying nation. To them, their home is the Nameless City, and those who try to name it are forever outsiders. The natives don’t let themselves get caught up in the unending wars. But before long, new invaders arrive and the City changes hands once again. People’s History of the Marvel UniverseĮvery nation that invades the City gives it a new name.
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