Graphic novels are like flash fiction with art, script, character, plot and storyline. One favorite in this compilation was "Courier," by Kazu Kibuishi. I liked the character, mainly, because he was a laid back fellow, seemed quiet, with short, jet black hair and a humble attitude. His job is sending messages to people and he does it well, knowing the routes well, sometimes acrobatically, just to save time. He wants to have more purpose in his life though, the main conflict that I can also relate with on a human level. The story has a great twist to it, and the ending, a charming one, producing an "aweee" effect. Besides the touching story, the graphics were very open, with basic perspectives, swamped with dark, hazy tones and copper tans, that contributes into a milky, subdued texture. The narration is not too wordy, which I myself prefer, the main character's thoughts boxed in carefully, as a major component in the narration. The story's setting is set in a futuristic, high-tech world of hover crafts, huge buildings, and messages dropped down in canisters, similar to The Fifth Element sci-fi movie with Bruce Willis in it. There were many other stories here that were also great to fun to read too. This is the third book that I have read in the Flight series. It is Volume 5, I have also read volume 1 and 2. This particular volume didn't have as many of the styles of story and art that I enjoy but it did have a few that I really enjoyed. I love the concept of the series. Different graphic novelists are invited to create a short story on the concept of flight. Everyone's interpretation is so different. I definitely recommend picking up any of the books in this series whether you are a series graphic novel reader or just curious about the art form.
What do You think about Flight, Volume 5 (2009)?
My favorite story was actually the baseball one, which wasn't fantasy at all.
—sigerno
Another exceptional offering from Flight. I can't wait for next years!
—lwerr
Favorite Story: The Broken Path - by Michel Gagne
—Mary
