Lifetime Passes: I want a churro sword


 

Picked up a grip of preview Graphic Novels, many set for sale later this year. First on the pile was just freaking awesome, slated for publication October 2021.

Lifetime Passes, created by Claudia Aguirre and Terry Blas is going to be a really strong fall release. I was impressed with the advance readers copy which was in black and white and (for piracy protection reasons) a lower grainier resolution, I am sure the full color release will POP and astound readers.

‘Lifetime Passes’ caught my attention with the publisher description and cover art.

The graphic novel starts off slow but doesnt stay there. The main cast is a band of friends that appear to be a mixed bag that do not belong together. Their only tie seems to be their various obsessions with an alt reality disneyland built on the story of a princess who saves herself. For their unique reasons, the 4 friends scheme to gain permanent access to their favorite amusement park.

There is a rumour that a death on the property of Kingdom Adventure converts to hush passes (good for life) for the entire group. For protagonist Jackie Chavez, senior citizens from her aunt’s nursing home seem like a solid element in their equation. None of them expect a feisty old woman who has her own motives for playing along. The arc of Jackie and Phyllis jumpstarts and accelerates the novel from zero to heartwrenching pretty quickly.

Focuses on themes of isolation vs community, race, family, tradition and love.. I really respect the craft put into the making of this book and cannot wait to read critical reviews and discuss with friends this fall.

Much love for what might be Jackie’s favorite t-shirt sporting a Metallica font that reads Mexicana.. also.. I want a churro sword

BTW- this is NOT an advertisement.. I am just a geek who got early access to a digital comic through legal channels. If I hated it, I would have told you as much..









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