SLAM! #2

SLAM! #2

by Pamela Ribon, Veronica Fish (Illustrator)

Now that best friends Knockout and CanCan are on separate derby teams, their paths go in different directions, with the pressure putting a strain on their relationship both on and off the track.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Fiction

28 pages, ebook

Published December 21, 2016

About the author

Pamela Ribon is a screenwriter (Moana, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Bears), performer, TV writer, comic book writer, best-selling novelist, and a Film Independent Directing Lab Fellow.

She is currently adapting her original comic book series SLAM! — co-created with Veronica Fish — as an animated half-hour with Rooster Teeth and Minnow Mountain for HBO Max. She is attached to direct (with Paul Franklin) her live-action feature adaptation of her critically-acclaimed graphic novel My Boyfriend is a Bear (co-created with Cat Farris). She is also adapting her comedic memoir NOTES TO BOYS (AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULDN’T SHARE IN PUBLIC) as an animated series for FX’s CAKE.

Pamela was a flagship contributor to Television Without Pity, and is known as a pioneer in the blogging world with pamie.com, where she launched such viral essays as “How I Might Have Just Become the Newest Urban Legend” and “Barbie Fucks it Up Again,” the latter of which led to #FeministHackerBarbie, a revamp of Mattel’s products and marketing for Barbie, and the creation of Game Developer Barbie as “Career of the Year.” Pamela’s stage work has been showcased at the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival and she created the accidental international scandal known as Call Us Crazy: The Anne Heche Monologues.

A former Austinite with a BFA in Acting from the University of Texas, Pamela has been entered into the Oxford English Dictionary under “muffin top.” That is not a joke. @pamelaribon | she/her

Reviews

[Anik - MamaBearsBookshelf · Rating 3 out of 5]

This comic book follows Knockout and CanCan who are best friends but on different roller derby teams. They both have different paths which bring them both in different directions in life. Because their relationship is rocky it really puts pressure on them on and off the track.

This Issue wasn't as good as the first one. I enjoyed it but the plot was a little confusing and all over the place. It seemed like the story was missing something. I really enjoy the illustrations and all the awesome colours. There is a lot of characters but they all have a little something that is likeable about them. I'm pretty sure I will keep reading to see what comes next. I really want to like this comic. Right now for me, it's just okay and I see potential.

[Hayley · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I really enjoyed this, it seemed like it was missing something?

[Zian B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

More of a 3.5 star rating but I gave it 4 stars because it gave a bit of information about roller derby. It also showed the main 2 girls struggling to find balance with everything, as well as signs that their friendship may weaken at some point.

[Goth Radio Hour · Rating 4 out of 5]

Derby newbies, Knockout and CanCan continue their story in the second installment of the series. Life is tough for the gals when they are put on separate teams.
I love the vibrant art style of Veronica Fish.

[Adriana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very happy with how everything's going. I have a feeling that Knockout is going to switch teams because her friend'steam is more welcoming.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was sucked in and could not get enough! love the characters and the reminder of what I loved and hated about derby and why it is with me forever.

[Tina]

I'm love it.

[Will-O-Whisp · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was good, though hard to follow at times.
I think I might have found out more enjoyable if I knew more about the sport.
I did like the art style and the characters were interesting!

[Rosh (read in the A.M.) · Rating 5 out of 5]

K.O and Can-Can are breaking my heart here

[loco-motive · Rating 3 out of 5]

not much plot just fun rollerderby

[Robyn Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as fun as the first one in my opinion but still pretty good!

[Jessie Drew · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Fun.

[Jillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Recipe For Slam!

Take the screenplay of Whip It! and strain until excess flaws are evened out. Adjust recipe to include a plotline not driven by teenage angst and first love. Save those for another recipe. Add in two strong female characters with a strong friendship and love of derby. For good measure, add a dash of interesting supporting characters and maybe even a love interest who is not integral to the plot. Mix in amazing female comic book creators behind the series. Don't forget to decorate with good writing, amazing art, and vivid coloring.

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the first issue. Too many characters, confusing plot. I will keep reading it for the cute art and lack of other girlie comics.

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun, heartening, silly comic. Ribon juggles several characters, weaving them through evolution and growth with uncanny skill. The pacing is fast but logical. The dialogue is realistic. I care about everyone. And even the antagonists, I begin to care for when we see glimpses of who they are and where they come from. The art is perfect for this style of story. I'm recommending this a lot at work.

[solène · Rating 3 out of 5]

"How am I supposed to jump over that hot mess?"
"I don't know. Find younger knees?"

Not as good as the first issue, but I still liked it.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

mmm, maybe it's the wordplay or Veronica Fish's art, but this series is starting to grow on me.

[m i l o u ✨ (Grumpy Hobbit) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another nice novel by Pamela Ribon

"Good talk." She's incredible. I like her character.

The dialogue in this series feels pleasant and makes everything nice to read. I also enjoy the friendships and romances in this one.