Neil Young’s Greendale
14 Sep 2011 1 Comment
I’ve read a lot of graphic novels in my time, and I’ve seen a lot of names appear as authors or inspirations of graphic novels that haven’t taken me completely by surprise – such as Stephen King, John Woo, Gerard Way, or Nicolas Cage. But one name that did not seem to fit, at first, was that of Neil Young. Neil released an album in 2003 called Greendale, which was the direct inspiration for this graphic novel. The story here is a blend of environmentalism, politics, personal awakening, and a little bit of magic. The adaptation is by Joshua Dysart, a great writer, and the art is by Cliff Chiang, one of my favorite artists working today.
This is a really cool take on an almost perfect encapsulation of what Neil Young represents: a look at the world through the lens of politics, war, environmentalism, and a beleaguered sense of optimism. If you’re up for something a little different, give this one a try. And if you’re a fan of Mr. Young and you didn’t know about this book until know, what the heck are you waiting for?!
Oct 22, 2011 @ 01:30:44
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