Wandering Son HC (2011-2015 Fantagraphics) comic books 2012

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shimura Takako. In the second volume of Shimura Takako's superb coming-of-age story, our transgendered protagonists, Shuichi and Yoshino, have entered the sixth grade. Both face tribulations and Shuichi in particular finds inner strength and courage he didn't know he had. A sophisticated work translated by comics scholar and veteran translator Matt Thorn, the Wandering Son series is Fantagraphics' second Manga offering and is presented in the authentic "right-to-left" manga style. Hardcover, 192 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shimura Takako. The third volume in this increasingly popular coming-of-age Manga series picks up the pace with laughs and tears aplenty. Our heroes, Shuichi and Yoshino, have their secret exposed, straining their friendship as they encounter the realities of being young and transgendered. Rendered with sensitivity and sophistication by artist Shimura Takato and translator Matt Thorn, the universality of emotions depicted in Wandering Son should appeal to all readers. Hardcover, 224 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.