ShutterBox, Book Four: The Angel of Childhood's End

Shutterbox #4

by Rosearik Rikki Simons (writer & co-artist), Tavisha Wolfgarth-Simons (artist & co-writer)

While Megan and AJ wax and wane through memories of their past lives, a meeting has been called by the higher beings of Merridiah. What must they do about Megan Amano? This Human girl was only meant to be a living ShutterBox Exchange Student at their University of the afterlife. But now she has merged her soul with that of the long lost Goddess, the Muse to the Muse, Laahli, the Castle Wrecker, and if Laahli were to come into full power, it would mean the end of Merridiah University.

Yet, Megan and AJ care little for the politics of aeons. They only want to be with each other, and to travel the expanses of Merridiah in each others' arms. That is, unless AJ's murderous brother Dane cannot stop them.

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Comics, Comics Manga

174 pages, ebook

First published September 11, 2007

About the author

Rosearik Rikki Simons is a voice actor, writer, and artist. He is most famous for being the voice of the robot in a dog suit, GIR from Invader ZIM. As an artist and writer he is known for science fantasy graphic novels such as Ranklechick and His Three Legged Cat, Super Information Hijinks: Reality Check!, and the unfinished six volume ShutterBox fantasy series, which he co-created with his wife, Tavisha-Wolfgarth-Simons. He is also a background painter in animation, most noted for his color design on Invader ZIM. The weekly web comic that he creates with Tavisha, called @Tavicat, can be read at www.tavicat.com

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review in 75 Words or Less: Shutterbox, Vol. 4 is by far my favorite volume of this series thus far. While the plot does not move forward too much in this volume, it definitely makes up for it by giving the reader some back story. The secondary characters' actions begin to make more and more sense, and we sort of figure out why Megan is at M.U.S.E.

Final Verdict: This volume is a wonderful addition to this amazing series. Sadly, there are only two volumes left in this remarkable series. And it is unclear when (and possibly if) Tokyopop will be releasing the next volume. I attempted to locate more information on this series, and unfortunately, there is zero mention of the 5th volume of Shutterbox. So it looks like I will just have to wait and see if this series will ever get its ending.

[Chanté · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shutterbox Volume 4
Author: Rikki Simons & Tavisha
Genre: Fantasy/Romance/Manga
Synopsis: The leaders of the other areas of Merridiah are introduced as they come together to decide what to do with Megan since she has merged with the ultimate creator, Lahlii, as they fear it could be dangerous or destroy all of Merridiah. Plus we finally get to learn more about Megan’s, AJ’s and Dane’s past life together. And finally get some romance between Megan and AJ!
Review: More than halfway through the series we are finally getting to see some new characters and get more insight into Megan’s connection to all of them. The story can still be a little confusing, but answers are finally starting to emerge. The glimpses back into Megan, Dane and AJ’s past life together was cute and by far the best parts of the story so far.
Rating: ⁎⁎⁎⁎

[Mosley · Rating 1 out of 5]

I’m only continuing this because I happen to buy volume 1-4. I have not enjoyed this series to say the least. But since I paid for them, I will read them.

[Holly Letson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this one last month, and I really enjoyed. I like this series overall.

[Nicole Bunge · Rating 4 out of 5]

*cry* I was so sad when I found out the series got canceled by Tokyopop. It's one of the most original I've seen in forever. (and only 2 books to finish it *sigh* - at least the authors claim to still be looking for a new venue to publish - but having seen the author's lj - her mom is descending into dementia, it's probably not her first priority.)

It's a good series, following alternate dimension 'muses' at their school - and the 'living muse' who is their anchor to earth. The story had finally expanded to something more universal and I was really looking forward to it.

Love the art too, all the viciously strange mythological creatures, the gothic lolita dress, and of course, the pretty, androgynous twins.

[☺Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Shutterbox, Volume 4! Beautiful art, more about characters' past lives, and a kiss from Adrien - hope for Megan . . .
I sincerely hope that Volumes 5 & 6 find a publisher sometime in the near future.
Seriously, am I the only one who adores Thom?

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been my favorite volume so far; now I just can't wait to read the next. The end was a fabulous way to leaving me hanging!

[Neeshanya]

kool

[Gregory K. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Refer to the first volume for my review of the series.