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Monstress (Single Issues)
Monstress #19
Five-time Eisner Award winner for 2018
As Maika and Corvin search for Kippa through a warped and lethal land, Kippa herself will face her own terrible monsters...
As Maika and Corvin search for Kippa through a warped and lethal land, Kippa herself will face her own terrible monsters...
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 23, 2019
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About the author
Marjorie M. Liu
320 books4,300 followersNew York Times bestselling and award-winning writer Marjorie Liu is best known for her fiction and comic books. She teaches comic book writing at MIT, and she leads a class on Popular Fiction at the Voices of Our Nation (VONA) workshop.
Ms. Liu is a highly celebrated comic book writer. Her extensive work with Marvel includes the bestselling Dark Wolverine series, NYX: No Way Home, X-23, and Black Widow: The Name of the Rose. She received national media attention for Astonishing X-Men, which featured the gay wedding of X-Man Northstar and was subsequently nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for outstanding media images of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Ms. Liu also wrote the story for the animated film, Avengers Confidential: Black Widow and Punisher, which was produced by Marvel, Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Madhouse Inc.
Her newest work is MONSTRESS, an original, creator-owned comic book series with Japanese artist (and X-23 collaborator) Sana Takeda. Published by Image in Fall 2015, MONSTRESS is set in an alternate, matriarchal 1920’s Asia and follows a girl’s struggle to survive the trauma of war. With a cast of girls and monsters and set against a richly imagined aesthetic of art deco-inflected steam punk, MONSTRESS #1 debuted to critical praise. The Hollywood Reporter remarked that the longer than typical first issue was “world-building on a scale rare in mainstream comics.”
Ms. Liu is also the author of more than 19 novels, most notably the urban fantasy series, Hunter Kiss, and the paranormal romance series, Dirk & Steele. Her novels have also been bestsellers on USA Today, which described Liu “as imaginative as she is prolific.” Her critically praised fiction has twice received the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, for THE MORTAL BONE (Hunter Kiss #6), and TIGER EYE (Dirk & Steele #1). TIGER EYE was the basis for a bestselling paranormal romance video game called Tiger Eye: Curse of the Riddle Box.
Liu has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, MTV, and been profiled in the Wall Street Journal.com, Hollywood Reporter, and USA Today. She is a frequent lecturer and guest speaker, appearing on panels at San Diego Comic Con, the Tokyo Literary Festival, the New York Times Public Lecture series, Geeks Out; and the Asian American Writers Workshop. Her work has been published internationally, including Germany, France, Japan, Poland, and the United Kingdom.
Ms. Liu was born in Philadelphia, and has lived in numerous cities in the Midwest and Beijing. Prior to writing full-time, she was a lawyer. She currently resides in Boston.
Ms. Liu is a highly celebrated comic book writer. Her extensive work with Marvel includes the bestselling Dark Wolverine series, NYX: No Way Home, X-23, and Black Widow: The Name of the Rose. She received national media attention for Astonishing X-Men, which featured the gay wedding of X-Man Northstar and was subsequently nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for outstanding media images of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Ms. Liu also wrote the story for the animated film, Avengers Confidential: Black Widow and Punisher, which was produced by Marvel, Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Madhouse Inc.
Her newest work is MONSTRESS, an original, creator-owned comic book series with Japanese artist (and X-23 collaborator) Sana Takeda. Published by Image in Fall 2015, MONSTRESS is set in an alternate, matriarchal 1920’s Asia and follows a girl’s struggle to survive the trauma of war. With a cast of girls and monsters and set against a richly imagined aesthetic of art deco-inflected steam punk, MONSTRESS #1 debuted to critical praise. The Hollywood Reporter remarked that the longer than typical first issue was “world-building on a scale rare in mainstream comics.”
Ms. Liu is also the author of more than 19 novels, most notably the urban fantasy series, Hunter Kiss, and the paranormal romance series, Dirk & Steele. Her novels have also been bestsellers on USA Today, which described Liu “as imaginative as she is prolific.” Her critically praised fiction has twice received the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, for THE MORTAL BONE (Hunter Kiss #6), and TIGER EYE (Dirk & Steele #1). TIGER EYE was the basis for a bestselling paranormal romance video game called Tiger Eye: Curse of the Riddle Box.
Liu has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, MTV, and been profiled in the Wall Street Journal.com, Hollywood Reporter, and USA Today. She is a frequent lecturer and guest speaker, appearing on panels at San Diego Comic Con, the Tokyo Literary Festival, the New York Times Public Lecture series, Geeks Out; and the Asian American Writers Workshop. Her work has been published internationally, including Germany, France, Japan, Poland, and the United Kingdom.
Ms. Liu was born in Philadelphia, and has lived in numerous cities in the Midwest and Beijing. Prior to writing full-time, she was a lawyer. She currently resides in Boston.
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October 22, 2024
(A-) 83% | Very Good
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #19-24 can be found here: Monstress, Volume 4: The Chosen.
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #19-24 can be found here: Monstress, Volume 4: The Chosen.
January 26, 2019
Little Kippa is so brave!
This is a new arc for the saga. While the breach is spreading raving murderous madness, Kippa is led by her kidnappers to another mysterious character. In between flashbacks about what they want from the little fox, and mentions that Maika has lived something similar before.
-Precious art
-New characters
-More questions!
This is a new arc for the saga. While the breach is spreading raving murderous madness, Kippa is led by her kidnappers to another mysterious character. In between flashbacks about what they want from the little fox, and mentions that Maika has lived something similar before.
-Precious art
-New characters
-More questions!
January 25, 2019
3.5 but only because this felt like filler and was really short.
April 16, 2019
4'5/5⭐
July 18, 2019
it pains me to not rate anything relating to monstress five stars, but ahem, this was a
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August 2, 2019
Its Kippa's excellent adventure begins.
This issue starts on a mini Kippa origin story and jumps off on what's happening on the fox refugee that been leaving Puntos latetly. The city is fuck after an old god awaken above the city. The fox race is having a compulsion that they called the "Old God's shadow" and the Kumae citizen starts blaming the human's to what's happening. AND THAT'S ABOUT IT
This issue starts on a mini Kippa origin story and jumps off on what's happening on the fox refugee that been leaving Puntos latetly. The city is fuck after an old god awaken above the city. The fox race is having a compulsion that they called the "Old God's shadow" and the Kumae citizen starts blaming the human's to what's happening. AND THAT'S ABOUT IT
February 27, 2019
Another comic I waited to long to read! I absolutely love Kippa and I am glad she is becoming a more important character. The artwork is as gorgeous as ever. I can’t wait to get issue 20!
April 4, 2019
Kippa is so hardcore in this issue! That cliffhanger at the end, gooosh!
January 1, 2021
As one arc ends, another one begins. Fitting for New Year's Eve.
February 2, 2019
So excited for this new arc - looking forward to learning more about Kippa, too.
February 18, 2025
Monstress
Issue#19
Volume#04
The Chosen
Marjorie M. Liu
It is like a shift forward from the last volume,
We met Maika's father 3:) a scarry Silkroad figure :p
New creatures the Dracul
The gift of the little fox awakened
A War is coming!
The artwork is still amazing!!
Do not know when is the next volume :( But I will be waiting!
Issue#19
Volume#04
The Chosen
Marjorie M. Liu
It is like a shift forward from the last volume,
We met Maika's father 3:) a scarry Silkroad figure :p
New creatures the Dracul
The gift of the little fox awakened
A War is coming!
The artwork is still amazing!!
Do not know when is the next volume :( But I will be waiting!
March 27, 2019
Haven't enjoyed a comic this much since high school.
The many layers of secrets that the characters in this series possess, the way that they unwind, ever so slowly...all of this, along with Sana Takeda's incredible artwork, will keep you coming back for more.
The many layers of secrets that the characters in this series possess, the way that they unwind, ever so slowly...all of this, along with Sana Takeda's incredible artwork, will keep you coming back for more.
October 5, 2019
Un número de presentación de un nuevo arco, no hay mucho avance excepto algunas piezas adicionales del puzzle general. Me parece que el nivel del dibujo decayó un poco, algo apresurado. A ver en que continúa.
June 15, 2021
Maika and Corvin chase after Kippa to save her. But Kippa has a special power all her own. She can literally see the light or darkness in others. She is destined to be the conscience of her companions. But those who dwell in darkness seek to destroy the light.
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July 1, 2025
A moment to breathe... but not really.
Kippa’s arc is slowly becoming my favorite. She’s scared, yes—but never powerless. I love the glimpses of love and loyalty between the horror. This chapter felt like a quiet rebellion of hope.
Kippa’s arc is slowly becoming my favorite. She’s scared, yes—but never powerless. I love the glimpses of love and loyalty between the horror. This chapter felt like a quiet rebellion of hope.
January 26, 2019
Kippa is my favorite so it was nice to get this issue mostly about her. It was pretty short though.
February 25, 2019
Solid issue
March 31, 2019
Kippa whyyyyy ;o;
April 21, 2020
Amazing as always, I wonder how the paths of the main characters will cross again
September 27, 2020
Rating: 5 Stars.
March 11, 2021
Issue#19
“May you always find the light.” – unknown caregiver to baby Kippa.
“I bought it on myself. I pulled a string that unravelled the world.” – Maika
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“May you always find the light.” – unknown caregiver to baby Kippa.
“I bought it on myself. I pulled a string that unravelled the world.” – Maika
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April 30, 2021
I’m deeply worried for Kippa and just want her to be safe.
July 28, 2023
3.5/5
>Come
>"I like Corvin"
>Leave
>Refuse to elaborate
>Come
>"I like Corvin"
>Leave
>Refuse to elaborate
December 7, 2024
Issue#19
“May you always find the light.” – unknown caregiver to baby Kippa.
“I brought it on myself. I pulled a string that unravelled the world.” – Maika
“May you always find the light.” – unknown caregiver to baby Kippa.
“I brought it on myself. I pulled a string that unravelled the world.” – Maika
November 29, 2025
NOOOOOOOO MY BABYYYYYYY NOOOOOOO.
February 23, 2019
Excited
This issue pulls you right back in without feeling jarring. Only question...Master Ren? This is as spoiler free as my review gets. The loose inking style combined with a lush digital paint job always make up for anything else in this series. My only gripe with this series was the dumpster truck exposition that plagues most high fantasy in tiny narrator boxes. I’m glad to see them step away from that as at times it feels like a crutch. The visuals in this world, including backgrounds, already do a great job at world building without needing to tack on paragraphs of exposition.
This issue pulls you right back in without feeling jarring. Only question...Master Ren? This is as spoiler free as my review gets. The loose inking style combined with a lush digital paint job always make up for anything else in this series. My only gripe with this series was the dumpster truck exposition that plagues most high fantasy in tiny narrator boxes. I’m glad to see them step away from that as at times it feels like a crutch. The visuals in this world, including backgrounds, already do a great job at world building without needing to tack on paragraphs of exposition.
April 8, 2023
5/5
Great installment of a terrific series
Great installment of a terrific series
April 17, 2019
As always gorgeous artwork. Setting up a new storyline always seems feels slow and the story needs to find its footing. I like that it concentrates on Kippa this time around
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