6/25/2023 0 Comments Juni ba djeliya![]() ![]() ![]() The process of something like Monkey Meat is usually reserved for original graphic novel territory, smaller presses, or a novelty line. Seeing a creator handle the entirety of a publication for a company like Image is fulfilling in and of itself. There is definitely a different feel to a serialized comic, and it's clear that Monkey Meat benefits from a type of episodic pacing. Initially, I think it's important to recognize how cool it is that we get a series like this from a mainstream publisher. This first issue indicates that Ba is aiming for a mode of satire that will feel like a higher-octane version of Mark Russell. ![]() He feels more pointed, more realized as an auteur. In a mere few months from the release of Djeliya, Ba shows growth as both a visual and narrative storyteller with Monkey Meat. That anticipation culminates this week with the publication of Monkey Meat, Ba's anthology mini-series for Image Comics that is a delightfully bonkers, gonzo satire. Between following Juni Ba on Twitter and reading his 2021 West African fantasy graphic novel, Djeliya, I have been sufficiently hyped for the young cartoonist's next project. 7 min read Monkey Meat #1, by Juni Ba, published by Image Comics. ![]()
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