Pix, One Weirdest Weekend aims for the tween graphic novel and succeeds

Pix, One Weirdest Weekend is that rare graphic novel that ages 9 and up will enjoy reading for different reasons. It’s rare for a couple of reasons. It’s reprinted by Image Comics, a publishing house that has many great comic books, but almost none that are appropriate for those under 14. Pix was initially printed in 2014 and its reissue from Image certainly fills a void and introduces a character that could easily carry her own monthly series.

Think of Archie. If you’re thinking of the classic Archie make it more contemporary. If you’re thinking of the revamped Archie then make it more fun, less serious and one where the main character has super powers. You see, Pix is a fairy princess, her birth father was the king of the fairies so she is able to fly, has super strength and other powers. She also has a fun crew of friends and a very fast sense of humor. Pix is a female Peter Parker whose superhero identity is out in the open.

Pix fills a graphic novel void that exists somewhere between Ultimate Squirrel Girl, Ms. Marvel and that cool, female-centric comic book you or your 8 year old is looking for. Sure, the main character is a girl, but this is not a graphic novel that is for girls. This is a great graphic novel that’s for any young reader that simply wants to have fun. Pix as a nice stable of friends that keep her and the story grounded in reality too.

The story has its imagination wide open, just when you think Pix is a traditional super hero, she turns into a rabbit and is talking with other forest animals. She also fights a red dragon beast, saves a prince and gets shrunk down to where she can slip down the drain with ease.

The story, combined with a different style of art might not have worked as well as this. Gregg Shigiel’s style of drawing is classic comic that’s rich in detail, varied in presentation and approachable for any age audience. Image is a great home for Pix One Weirdest Weekend. They have very few all age comics and the artwork, combined with Schigiel’s creativity is a good fit for them. A monthly series from Pix would certainly be a good thing, if that were to happen.