A Town Called Dragon

Summary: A contemporary town with the name of Dragon has to have a reason for it's name, right? Well, in this sleepy, mountain town the residents seem to have forgotten why. Now, this doesn't mean they're not taking advantage of their town's unique name. On the contrary, the entire town lives off of the name, making this a town a tourist attraction. Unbeknownst to them, though, they are about to be reminded as to why their town is named Dragon. That's right, hidden in one of the mountains caves is the last dragon egg and certain events occur that end up hatching that egg. Before they know it, these unprepared, caught-off-guard town folk must fight an actual dragon in order to survive. Can the citizens get ready to battle a dragon? Does anyone even now how to battle a dragon? In this unique tale, readers are about to find out.

Reference: Judd Winick (2015). A Town Called Dragon. Legendary Comics. Burbank, California.

Why I Picked It Up: I have to admit I judged a book by its cover. I simply saw the title and read the inscription; that was enough for me. I had to buy it and I'm glad I did.

Why I Finished It: The idea of a modern day dragon kept me interested. The reasoning for its existence was plausible . . . well, as plausible as any dragon tale can be, I guess. I mean, c'mon, we're talking dragons here. But, like I said, it was good enough for me to keep reading. The characters are mostly predictable and there isn't much depth to them, but they're believable enough to keep the story progressing. The illustrations of Geoff Shaw are quite commendable. His characters' facial features are clear and emotional, which do very well in telling the story. And his dragons are excellently depicted, fierce looking and realistic (again, as realistic as a dragon can be). I read the novel from cover to cover in one seating; I never put it down. For a person like me who likes to read his graphic novels methodically and leisurely like a fine wine, that's saying a lot. Through and through, A Town Called Dragon is a well-put-together graphic novel.

Recommendation: For anyone who enjoyed the How to Train Your Dragon movies, this graphic novel would surely please them, as well as anyone who likes dragon tales. It's a fun and likable tale for reading on the living room sofa.

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