Published in 2018
160 pages
Casey Nowak graduated from the University of Michigan’s School of Art and Design in 2011. They live in Ann Arbor. In addition to their award-winning mini-comics such as “Radishes” and “Diana’s Electric Tongue” (both collected in Girl Town), Nowak has drawn twelve issues of Lumberjanes and created two Buffy the Vampire Slayer middle-grade books, New School Nightmare and The Cursed Coven.
What is this book about?
Multi-award-winning cartoonist Carolyn Nowak (Lumberjanes) finds powerful truths in fantasy worlds. Her stunning solo debut collection celebrates the ascent of a rising star in comics.
Diana got hurt—a lot—and she’s decided to deal with this fact by purchasing a life-sized robot boyfriend. Mary and La-La host a podcast about a movie no one’s ever seen. Kelly has dragged her friend Beth out of her comfort zone—and into a day at the fantasy market that neither of them will forget.
Carolyn Nowak’s Girl Town collects the Ignatz Award-winning stories “Radishes” and “Diana’s Electric Tongue” together with several other tales of young adulthood and the search for connection. Here are her most acclaimed mini-comics and anthology contributions, enhanced with new colors and joined by brand-new work.
Bold, infatuated, wounded, or lost, Nowak’s girls shine with life and longing. Their stories—depicted with remarkable charm and insight—capture the spirit of our time.
