Suburban Glamour

by Jamie McKelvie

Life's tough when you're a teenager -- homework, boy trouble, and meddling parents. So when you throw in imaginary friends turned real, monster attacks, and faerie magic -- well, that's just not fair, is it? Suburban Glamour follows Astrid Johnson as she and her best friend Dave get caught in a faerie family battle that stretches back through the centuries. Modern teenage life meets age-old magic in this story from the co-creator of Phonogram...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582408785
• ISBN13: 9781582408781
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Image Comics
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.7" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher

Customer Reviews

This story is brings together all I love

I purchased this based on the style of artwork Jamie Mckelvie creates. I just love the clean lines and distinct characters. The story just makes it that much better, I always enjoy fantastical stories set in the modern day, so this was definitely my cup of tea. I was also impressed by the fact that Jamie Mckelvie not just illustrated the story but wrote it. This type of work is so encouraging to me as an illustration student considering a career in comics.

Stylish, modern take on teen angst (and a bit of magic)

Warren Ellis has flagged up McKelvie as one to watch and I totally agree. His very sleek, very modern art really grew on me, as did the lead character, Astrid. She's one of the more believable and empathetic angsty/teen/suburban heroines - a bit kooky, a bit misfit, but still very cool in her own way. Think 'Juno' more than 'Buffy'. Although the story was good, it was mostly focused around Astrid and her friends - the inevitable conflict was a bit thin. I found myself a lot less concerned about sinister fairies than I was about that sleazy jock who tried to spike Astrid's drink. McKelvie does a great job capturing the moment in this - I'm pretty curious to see if it seems dated in a few years, but somehow doubt it will.