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RE: Trailer Trash, Vol. 1
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Expected 10 Mar 26256 pages, Paperback
Expected publication March 10, 2026
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The Review
This was a powerful and compelling graphic novel. The premise is a tried and true one, exploring what would happen if we could go back to our teen years and do things differently. The author does a remarkable job of capturing this theme while also making it feel fresh and unique, providing commentary on the hardships and struggles young women must go through during these formative years and the challenge of standing apart from the rest of the crowd can impact a person’s mental health. The way the author explores the protagonist’s relationships with her parents, her grandmother, and her peers and the way an adult perspective can change some things about the high school experience while others are harder to contend with made this story so accessible to readers of all age groups.
What really stood out to me was how the author was able to bring in that sci-fi/fantasy element of going back in time but didn’t make the narrative all about that plot device. Instead it became a catalyst for a much more grounded, insightful commentary on growing up and how peer pressure, family strife, and mental health can impact who a person grows up to be. Balanced with the bright, beautiful illustrations that captured the 90s era perfectly and the world building the author managed to capture, this was a stellar graphic novel.
The Verdict
Heartfelt, entertaining, and compelling, author Alyssa Villaire’s “RE: Trailer Trash” is a must-read graphic novel. Originally a WEBTOON comic that is now being brought to life through Vault Comics, this graphic novel beautifully uses the fantasy storyline of going back in time to tell a grounded, emotionally-driven story of second chances, finding self worth, and finding the confidence to stand up for yourself and what's right.
This was a powerful and compelling graphic novel. The premise is a tried and true one, exploring what would happen if we could go back to our teen years and do things differently. The author does a remarkable job of capturing this theme while also making it feel fresh and unique, providing commentary on the hardships and struggles young women must go through during these formative years and the challenge of standing apart from the rest of the crowd can impact a person’s mental health. The way the author explores the protagonist’s relationships with her parents, her grandmother, and her peers and the way an adult perspective can change some things about the high school experience while others are harder to contend with made this story so accessible to readers of all age groups.
What really stood out to me was how the author was able to bring in that sci-fi/fantasy element of going back in time but didn’t make the narrative all about that plot device. Instead it became a catalyst for a much more grounded, insightful commentary on growing up and how peer pressure, family strife, and mental health can impact who a person grows up to be. Balanced with the bright, beautiful illustrations that captured the 90s era perfectly and the world building the author managed to capture, this was a stellar graphic novel.
The Verdict
Heartfelt, entertaining, and compelling, author Alyssa Villaire’s “RE: Trailer Trash” is a must-read graphic novel. Originally a WEBTOON comic that is now being brought to life through Vault Comics, this graphic novel beautifully uses the fantasy storyline of going back in time to tell a grounded, emotionally-driven story of second chances, finding self worth, and finding the confidence to stand up for yourself and what's right.
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