This is a really quick read of the Copper web-series comics which are beautifully illustrated by Kibuishi. The colour palettes used for the panels was my favourite part of reading this but the short one-page stories (with a few longer than one-page thrown in) were all rather amusing and thought-provoking. This series is certainly not a kids one as far as I see it because there's a lot of reference to satire and irony about love, war and so on. However I would certainly say that the illustration style and humour is a great bonus and this is a lovely book to own.This is a collection of various Copper and Fred adventures which are all set within the realms of Coppers imagination (which is pretty wide and crazy and filled with all you can think of). It's the story of a man and his dog and the fun they can have when they daydream together, and it's a cute and heart-warming story with darker undertones. I adore Kazu's colours and style as I feel that his work is truly unique and easy to spot. I think there were certainly some stories within this which I found more amusing or sad or thought-provoking than others, but there was a great mix of everything and I'd certainly recommend it. A solid 4* read, if only there were longer and more crazy adventures, but maybe it would lose it's sweet charm of 'one minute it's here, the next it's gone leaving you with only memories and questions'. Copper is an adventurous human and Fred is a cautious canine. Together they have all sorts of adventures, both mundane and out of this world. This is a collection of a bunch of short comic adventures, the longest only being a few pages long. The end of the book also has a step-by-step look at the way Kibuishi creates comics from rough sketched idea to digital files.I first met Copper & Fred in their little appearances in some of the Flight volumes. They seemed like the kind of duo the students would enjoy more of, so I ordered this for the library. The little pieces that were in the Flight volumes are here again, but there's plenty more material both fun and whimsical, and sometimes even a little philosophical (I think Fred and Calvin would have quite interesting conversations). I'm sure Copper and Fred won't spend too much time on the shelves. I think the kids will eat this up and be asking for more. And the little piece at the end about how Kibuishi creates his comics is super interesting and informative. A nice guide for kids interested in making their own comics as it gives a healthy reality check along with great advice.Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content. One spread shows some bombs being dropped but nothing further. Another spread has a plane crash but no one is hurt.
What do You think about Copper (2010)?
Very thoughtful and creative. I love how the dog is apprehensive and the boy is optimistic.
—surreal
I love the dog who ponders and contemplates, and the colors are great.
—teach
My kids love all graphic novels by Kibuishi.
—mayjin
