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Erica Robyn Reads

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Black Out The Stars by Christopher Bond - book sitting on wooden flooring. Book cover of Black Out the Stars by Christopher Bond, cover illustrated by Todd Kiesling. The design showcases a dark, atmospheric pond and sky filled with swirling fog and scattered stars. The title is prominently displayed in bold, white, pink and purple lettering, contrasting against the deep purple and black hues of the background.

Black Out The Stars by Christopher Bond | Book Review

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A tablet lies on dry grass and surrounded by dandelions in a natural outdoor setting. The screen displays the cover of the book Everybody Is in the Place by Emma J. Gibbon. The cover features a colorful, fantastical illustration of a female figure with glowing eyes and curved horns, holding something mysterious in her hands. Stars and swirling cosmic elements fill the background, giving the cover a magical and otherworldly feel. The title text is in bold, colorful letters across the top and middle, with the author's name at the bottom.

Everybody Is in the Place by Emma J. Gibbon | Book Review

[Comic Review] Jöl  – Issue 1

December 24, 2022      Erica Robyn      3 Comments

Jöl  – Issue 1 created by John Durgin and Joel Vanpatten is a chilling start to a nightmarish series about Christmas wishes, monsters, and a never ending holiday. 

Let’s dive in! 

My Thoughts on Jöl  – Issue 1 created by John Durgin and Joel Vanpatten

Franklin High School Student, Will, just wants to celebrate Christmas like all the other kids, but with a rocky home life, he knows he’s in for disappointment. 

Little does he know, a trinket he got at the antique store is about to really shake things up! 

My goodness this is such a fun start to a series! I already want to know more! What is this place Will has found himself in? What are those beasts? Who is their master? Who is that old man? Can Will get back home? Will he even want to go back home? 

I cannot wait to see where the story goes next! And the art! I love it. The artist does an amazing job going from the bright and cheery to dark and terrifying. 

This spread specifically really makes the situation jump right off the page! How chilling and terrifying is this?! And look at those panel edges! 


Thanks for reading!
Go pick up your copy today from Livid Comics and stay tuned for future issues! 

  • Jöl Issue #1 – Variant A
  • Jöl Issue #1 – Variant B

And shout out to John Durgin for hand selling me a copy while at the Merrimack Valley Book Festival this year!

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  1. Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog says

    December 24, 2022 at 7:32 pm

    Wow! This comic sounds interesting! It’s been a while since I last read a comic book. I need to get back into reading comics again!

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    • Erica Robyn says

      December 27, 2022 at 11:39 am

      I cannot wait to see more from the series! 🙂

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