Webcomic Review: Bird Boy
Hello All!
This week I would like to introduce you to a delightful new discovery I made recently. Bird Boy by Anne Szabla. The story follows Bali, a small boy in the Nuru tribe who wants prove himself to his elders. This desire leads him into the mysterious forest, where he finds the weapon of a legendary hero. He must summon all of his courage to protect the weapon and face the surreal monsters that want to eliminate all of the light in the world.
One of the most striking things about this series is the unique art style. The images have influences of both Inuit and Scandinavian art, and the highly stylized sections that tell of the legendary hero art beautiful and captivating. All of the creatures depicted, whether malicious or benign, are delightfully strange with masks instead of faces. Combined with the beautiful natural landscapes, it creates a world that is surreal and entrancing.
The series has two volumes so far, and the story has started picking up pace in recent updates. I’m excited to see where it will go, and I think you will be too.
Bird Boy updates every Thursday.