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Chimichanga
Eric Powell, creator of the award winning series The Goon, brings his offbeat humor and distinctive style to his newest creation! A story fit for youngsters, Chimichanga tells the tale of a bearded girl, her less than spectacular traveling circus, and a bizarre creature that turns their lives upside down.
94 pages, Paperback
First published September 4, 2007
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Eric Powell
495 books282 followersEric Powell has contributed work on such comics titles as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Hellboy: Weird Tales, Star Wars Tales, The Incredible Hulk, Black Panther, The Avengers, The Hood, MAD Magazine, Devil Dinosaur, Swamp Thing, the Avengers, She-Hulk, the Simpsons, Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Action Comics.
Although eking out a meager living in the comics field since 1995, Eric didn't find true success until he launched his critically acclaimed dark comedy series The Goon. The Goon was subsequently picked up by Dark Horse Comics and boasts a diehard cult following.
Although eking out a meager living in the comics field since 1995, Eric didn't find true success until he launched his critically acclaimed dark comedy series The Goon. The Goon was subsequently picked up by Dark Horse Comics and boasts a diehard cult following.
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August 8, 2024
Superbly illustrated, has all the usual Powell tropes but in a sorta kid friendly package. I wonder how much kids would like this, some of the plot seems similar to Shrek 2, but I can't see the dark colors and anti-capitalism subplot being attractive.
January 20, 2021
(3 of 5 for mediocre Goon-ish comedy for boomers)
I kind of like Powell. Well, not really him, but his work. The Dark Horse Goon series was a great comic, both the art and the story/fun. But Powell has a hard time to lose the shackles of Goon and Chimichanga is proof of it. It's basically Goon without Goon. Artwise and storywise, but the humour is weak and the characters are very shallow. I wanted to enjoyed it to recover from terrible Thor: Vikings, but I didn't. The story trope is very based and the story itself isn't much good either.
I kind of like Powell. Well, not really him, but his work. The Dark Horse Goon series was a great comic, both the art and the story/fun. But Powell has a hard time to lose the shackles of Goon and Chimichanga is proof of it. It's basically Goon without Goon. Artwise and storywise, but the humour is weak and the characters are very shallow. I wanted to enjoyed it to recover from terrible Thor: Vikings, but I didn't. The story trope is very based and the story itself isn't much good either.
September 9, 2011
This is a quirky comic about a bearded little girl with chubby legs named Lula. She’s shown on the opening pages with her entire hand clasping onto the pinky finger of her beast. Completely adorable.
On her way home from purchasing a chimichanga, Lula is stopped by a grizzly, gaseous old woman who wants a snippet of her whiskers for nefarious reasons. Lula, being no easy mark, demands a pretty “rock” and a wagon in exchange, then allows the witch to snip off a few whiskers and happily skips away with her bounty. The witch stirs up her potion, drinks it up and doesn’t get her wish but her gas problem goes away!
Lula returns home to the carny and the rock hatches. Out pops a big, hairy, muscular beast with a protruding eyeball that she lovingly names Chimi after he munches her dinner. The drawings are colorful and silly fun and the story takes a lot pokes at carny life and big pharma as Dasmar the Witch attempts to sell her gas relieving miracle potion to an all-powerful pharmaceutical company and puts Lula in peril.
My favorite bit was the carny attempting to lure in two homely young marks with her “. . . amazing two-eyed goat!” The serious scowl on that goats face just cracked me up. The carnival attractions are less than impressive, to say the least, and they are struggling to survive. Instead of the strong man they have “Randy! The man with the strength of a slightly larger man.” He can fight his way out of a wet paper bag and open pickle jars with his bare hands. Needless to say, when they get a load of Chimi their lives are about to change. Jealousy, greed and treachery ensue and Lula and Chimi are caught in the middle.
Chimichanga is odd, a little heart-warming, a bit crazed and a must read for carny fans young and old(er). Trust me; it’s a much better way to spend your time (and cashola) than visiting a real travelling carnival!
On her way home from purchasing a chimichanga, Lula is stopped by a grizzly, gaseous old woman who wants a snippet of her whiskers for nefarious reasons. Lula, being no easy mark, demands a pretty “rock” and a wagon in exchange, then allows the witch to snip off a few whiskers and happily skips away with her bounty. The witch stirs up her potion, drinks it up and doesn’t get her wish but her gas problem goes away!
Lula returns home to the carny and the rock hatches. Out pops a big, hairy, muscular beast with a protruding eyeball that she lovingly names Chimi after he munches her dinner. The drawings are colorful and silly fun and the story takes a lot pokes at carny life and big pharma as Dasmar the Witch attempts to sell her gas relieving miracle potion to an all-powerful pharmaceutical company and puts Lula in peril.
My favorite bit was the carny attempting to lure in two homely young marks with her “. . . amazing two-eyed goat!” The serious scowl on that goats face just cracked me up. The carnival attractions are less than impressive, to say the least, and they are struggling to survive. Instead of the strong man they have “Randy! The man with the strength of a slightly larger man.” He can fight his way out of a wet paper bag and open pickle jars with his bare hands. Needless to say, when they get a load of Chimi their lives are about to change. Jealousy, greed and treachery ensue and Lula and Chimi are caught in the middle.
Chimichanga is odd, a little heart-warming, a bit crazed and a must read for carny fans young and old(er). Trust me; it’s a much better way to spend your time (and cashola) than visiting a real travelling carnival!
March 8, 2012
Lula, a young bearded girl belonging to a travelling circus, barters a hair of her beard to a witch for a strange looking egg which hatches into a kind of troll dog (think Jeff Smith's rat creatures from "Bone") which she calls Chimichanga. The witch's potion turns out to cure excessive flatulence which she sells to an evil pharmaceutical company - the only trouble is the secret ingredient is Lula's beard hair!
I don’t know any kids let alone what they read so I’m not sure if this will appeal to them or not, though the subject matter is harmless enough. Fans of “The Goon” like me will enjoy it but it doesn't measure up to Powell's usual standards of Goon-level genius.
It's not Powell's best book but it's enjoyable enough though I hope he doesn't pursue it just because I prefer his Goon stories better. Average script, fantastic artwork, and presented nicely in a small hardback design from Dark Horse, this quirky book will appeal to fans of Eric Powell’s bizarre and brilliant works, and some kids too!
I don’t know any kids let alone what they read so I’m not sure if this will appeal to them or not, though the subject matter is harmless enough. Fans of “The Goon” like me will enjoy it but it doesn't measure up to Powell's usual standards of Goon-level genius.
It's not Powell's best book but it's enjoyable enough though I hope he doesn't pursue it just because I prefer his Goon stories better. Average script, fantastic artwork, and presented nicely in a small hardback design from Dark Horse, this quirky book will appeal to fans of Eric Powell’s bizarre and brilliant works, and some kids too!
October 25, 2014
The touching story of the bond that forms between a bearded girl and a giant googly-eyed critter that hatched from an egg thrown up by a vulture. There's also a circus, an evil pharmaceutical company, a flatulent witch and-- wait for it-- Randy! The Man With the Strength of a Slightly Larger Man.
I can't make this $#!+ up. Eric Powell can, fortunately.
I can't make this $#!+ up. Eric Powell can, fortunately.
October 13, 2015
Short fun read. I plowed through this to make sure it was appropriate for my son. I think he'll enjoy it. Witches, funny carnival folk, Mexican food and gas.
August 14, 2018
This was cute and quirky and I love the bearded girl design buuut ...it was pretty hollow plot-wise. I think it might be a better story for kids than adults because I just found myself getting bored with the whole thing. Also I had trouble reconciling the whimsical circus / 'monster' plot with the sinister big-pharma bad guy, but that might just be me.
August 1, 2018
Nezaujalo. S Powellovým Goonem pravidelně bojuju, další autorovy komiksy jdou zatím úplně mimo mě.
July 19, 2019
Fun quick read. Great art. Adorable main character.
October 3, 2015
I think Eric Powell had a bad experience with his insurance provider. The secondary plot in this ostensibly 'for kids' book is all about the evils of pharmaceutical manufacturers, which, while funny and frighteningly true, is not something I normally think of when I think of stories for kids. But then I don't usually think of Eric Powell when it comes to stories for kids either. He turns in a very strange piece, like little Lulu meets the Goon; weird monsters, corporate malfeasance, and shaving... It's a fun story but very very weird. Beautiful in Powell' style, with gorgeous color work by Dave Stewart. And the bonus story is probably my favorite, just outright silly with no attempt at logic. It's a strange little book, worth a look if you stumble across it, but I don't think I'd tell people to seek it out.
August 7, 2014
Short, odd and entertaining all-ages graphic novel by the creator of The Goon. Chimichanga is the name of the pet monster of Lula, a bearded girl in an on-its-last-legs circus.
Eric Powell created the series based on prodding from his son; the concept was originally pitched to a cable animation channel, but rejected. Powell has put a lot of work into the project, using a mixture of inked drawings and painterly colors. The art often looks like spot-on Jack Davis, which can be jarring, surrounded by non-Davis-influenced art.
Chimichanga is a light, cute diversion that kids and adults both can enjoy.
Eric Powell created the series based on prodding from his son; the concept was originally pitched to a cable animation channel, but rejected. Powell has put a lot of work into the project, using a mixture of inked drawings and painterly colors. The art often looks like spot-on Jack Davis, which can be jarring, surrounded by non-Davis-influenced art.
Chimichanga is a light, cute diversion that kids and adults both can enjoy.
January 24, 2012
When I saw the cover of this graphic novel I was slightly freaked out - it shows a bearded girl with a really gross looking monster. It's actually adorable though, both the bearded girl and the gross monster. Loved seeing Chimichanga looking guilty with half an elephant sticking out of his mouth. I even liked the flatulent witch. So cute, great for kids. I perhaps unfairly knocked it down a star because unfortunately I'm not a kid so I can't appreciate the full genius.
August 10, 2016
I'm a big fan of Eric Powell's The Goon. His humor and his colorful artwork is top notch. Chimichanga is good, cute fun. Taking on the weird world of circus sideshows and mixing in a monster, a witch, and an evil corporation, it's a fun mixed bag. Lula, the bearded girl, is a hoot and Chimi is a monster you'd love to have as a pet.
November 24, 2011
Gorgeous art. Simple story in the style of Powell's Goonverse. Fun but too short.
November 1, 2016
Love loyal beasts, be who you are, beware big pharma and gassy witches - these are important life lessons and Chimichanga delivers them so sweetly.
January 27, 2019
EN&CZ:
Tasty delicacy for Sunday morning. I really enjoyed this a bit crazy comics book for kids. I love Powell's storytelling and his art.
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Příjemná jednohubka na nedělní dopoledne. Tenhle trošku šílený komiks for děti jsem si docela užil. Miluju Powellův styl vyprávění a jeho kresbu.
Tasty delicacy for Sunday morning. I really enjoyed this a bit crazy comics book for kids. I love Powell's storytelling and his art.
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Příjemná jednohubka na nedělní dopoledne. Tenhle trošku šílený komiks for děti jsem si docela užil. Miluju Powellův styl vyprávění a jeho kresbu.
November 25, 2017
Big pharma bad. Chimichanga good. Ditto Lulu the bearded girl. Cute, fun story.
January 2, 2020
Maybe the least subtle (without being cringey) kid's comic that attacks capitalistic pharmaceutical cynicism I've ever read. The art is brilliant. The story and gags are ridiculous. A treasure.
May 14, 2020
Celkem příjemná jednohubka. Powell má j opět hezky trhlé nápady. Jen je vidět, že je krotí, protože je knížka pro děti.
September 1, 2021
Read through twice in an evening. Funny, smart with beautiful artwork! I cannot wait to read more Powell!
September 11, 2022
It tickled my funny bone. Cute and I like that it has a message for a children's story. I got it for the art and the story is what made it a 5 star for me.
June 30, 2025
There should be more of these.
And a cartoon series.
And a cartoon series.
December 15, 2011
If the bearded woman Sister Peace had befriended in her youth in Linda Medley’s Castle Waiting had had a child, I imagine she would be Lula from Eric Powell’s vibrantly precocious Chimichanga! This finger-snapping little girl is sassy!
Lula the bearded girl and her family-owned Travelling Circus are more than cute. They are hilarious. There is “The Amazing Randy,” a “man with the strength of a slightly larger man” (see below); Horace, “the man that once saw Elvis,” Ezmerelda and her amazing two-eyed goat; Gene, “The indifferent clown;” the list goes on. And with acts like these, how can Wrinkle’s Travelling Circus be suffering financially? Then there is Dagmar the Witch with whom Lula trades beard hair for the strange egg. Dagmar who has had chronic flatulence problems for years. There is plenty of silliness to go around. And then there are the more serious notes.
Cue the real villain. The Man. Rivalry amongst Freak Show performers and the magical properties of beard hair create a perfect storm and opportunity for Mr. Dinderly of Dinderley Pharmaceuticals Inc to sweep in and takes what whom he believes to be his: Lula. Can no one stop him? It doesn’t seem likely. And should they bother? Dinderly can fund the freak show’s retirement. Fortunately, the pluck of our heroine is infectious and Mr. Wrinkles and Heratio the boy faced fish come up with a plan.
Chimichanga is geared toward the older crowd, despite the young protagonist and sometimes juvenile humor. There isn’t much in the way of objectionable content, it is more of concern over an inability to get the humor. Unless you look forward to endlessly explaining why you are laughing, or enjoy conversations on corrupt corporate antics with a grade-schooler (as some of us do), you may want keep this one on your shelf a while. However, there is that self-esteem angle. Who could be more proud to be who she is and in the company she is with than Lula the bearded girl? Then there are lessons in how scary googly-eyed monsters make for good friends. Yeah, Chimichanga is a good read for the older crowd.
If you are looking for a brilliant entertaining read that will have you sporting beards to mustache parties, Chimichanga is a must. And if you aren’t a Hipster, you will likely appreciate Eric Powell’s candy colored comic just the same. Chimichanga is an expected delight and one to add to that formidable collection of comics.
——so noted—–the first two images are before coloring by the multiple Eisner-award-winning colorist Dave Stewart. and I know: I do try to have at least one paragraph on the illustrations. I got caught up in the character and story. The illustrations are so effective, so effortless, I had to revisit them. so here goes:
Chimichanga is reminiscent of early comic strips like Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray, and there is a bit of nostalgia at work in the comic as it rises up to meet present day relevance. There is a lot of movement and expression and depth that is achieved in the shading and light, and in the coloring. Yet, the illustrations do not appear complicated, thus providing an ease for even the most amateur comic reader to be charmed by the story and it’s occupants’ antics. Chimichanga‘s cute and sentimental mien is a lure and a balm. The comics accessibility is less a veneer and more a counter-balance, while yet providing its own implication. Chimichanga is as intelligently done as it is adorable.
L @ omphaloskepsis
http://contemplatrix.wordpress.com/20...
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in full disclosure: I had the pleasure of this read thanks to NetGalley, Dark Horse Books, and an advanced reader’s copy. [the above] is my free, fair, & honest review.
Lula the bearded girl and her family-owned Travelling Circus are more than cute. They are hilarious. There is “The Amazing Randy,” a “man with the strength of a slightly larger man” (see below); Horace, “the man that once saw Elvis,” Ezmerelda and her amazing two-eyed goat; Gene, “The indifferent clown;” the list goes on. And with acts like these, how can Wrinkle’s Travelling Circus be suffering financially? Then there is Dagmar the Witch with whom Lula trades beard hair for the strange egg. Dagmar who has had chronic flatulence problems for years. There is plenty of silliness to go around. And then there are the more serious notes.
Cue the real villain. The Man. Rivalry amongst Freak Show performers and the magical properties of beard hair create a perfect storm and opportunity for Mr. Dinderly of Dinderley Pharmaceuticals Inc to sweep in and takes what whom he believes to be his: Lula. Can no one stop him? It doesn’t seem likely. And should they bother? Dinderly can fund the freak show’s retirement. Fortunately, the pluck of our heroine is infectious and Mr. Wrinkles and Heratio the boy faced fish come up with a plan.
Chimichanga is geared toward the older crowd, despite the young protagonist and sometimes juvenile humor. There isn’t much in the way of objectionable content, it is more of concern over an inability to get the humor. Unless you look forward to endlessly explaining why you are laughing, or enjoy conversations on corrupt corporate antics with a grade-schooler (as some of us do), you may want keep this one on your shelf a while. However, there is that self-esteem angle. Who could be more proud to be who she is and in the company she is with than Lula the bearded girl? Then there are lessons in how scary googly-eyed monsters make for good friends. Yeah, Chimichanga is a good read for the older crowd.
If you are looking for a brilliant entertaining read that will have you sporting beards to mustache parties, Chimichanga is a must. And if you aren’t a Hipster, you will likely appreciate Eric Powell’s candy colored comic just the same. Chimichanga is an expected delight and one to add to that formidable collection of comics.
——so noted—–the first two images are before coloring by the multiple Eisner-award-winning colorist Dave Stewart. and I know: I do try to have at least one paragraph on the illustrations. I got caught up in the character and story. The illustrations are so effective, so effortless, I had to revisit them. so here goes:
Chimichanga is reminiscent of early comic strips like Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray, and there is a bit of nostalgia at work in the comic as it rises up to meet present day relevance. There is a lot of movement and expression and depth that is achieved in the shading and light, and in the coloring. Yet, the illustrations do not appear complicated, thus providing an ease for even the most amateur comic reader to be charmed by the story and it’s occupants’ antics. Chimichanga‘s cute and sentimental mien is a lure and a balm. The comics accessibility is less a veneer and more a counter-balance, while yet providing its own implication. Chimichanga is as intelligently done as it is adorable.
L @ omphaloskepsis
http://contemplatrix.wordpress.com/20...
+images
in full disclosure: I had the pleasure of this read thanks to NetGalley, Dark Horse Books, and an advanced reader’s copy. [the above] is my free, fair, & honest review.
July 16, 2011
ARC provided by netGalley
Tired of the standard everyday fare in graphic novels? Looking for something different and exciting? Then come one and come all, step up to the tent of wonder in the Wrinkle's Traveling Circus. See Heratio, the boy faced fish, Randy the man with the strength of a slightly larger man, and Lula the bearded girl! And joining them as the newest attraction after hatching from an egg in Lula’s wagon the amazing, the fearsome, and the somewhat hairy Chimichanga! But all is not well. The circus is failing and the other performers don’t care for Chimichanga so a plot is hatched to get rid of him once and for all. And then Lula is taken hostage by a local cooperation to use her beard for a potion! What will they do? Will Lula’s grandfather, who runs the circus, be able to get her back? Will the circus close? Will Lula lose her beard? And what will happen to Chimchanga? Read the book and find out!
First off I love the beginning of the book. It's just so different from the average story and funny as all get out with the image of of a little bearded girl taking on the giant monster. And that she's a precocious little 6 or 7 year old girl with her polka dotted underpants showing and that she's not afraid of anything, except of course for working at the fishing canning factory, just creates an even richer character. The story seems a bit preachy when it comes to dealing with the cooperation, but it's still such a charming adventure that it can be overlooked. And although you could say this might be the classic story of a girl and her monster...wait, nope its not an old classic, but a new one.
The artwork is bloody brilliant in this book. From how the grandpa is drawn with fat rolls to Heratio the boy faced fish to Chimichanga, we can connect to the characters and get a sense of who they are from just how they look and move on the page. We can tell that Chimchanga really does care for the little girl Lula and that the villains in the story have no remorse. Their expressions are distinctive and feel real. The colors are rich and vibrant and seem to leap off the page. The backgrounds aren't always the most detailed, but that's ok they don't have to be. And when they count they are just as rich and sumptuous as the characters themselves. You could get lost looking at the dept and details of the characters themselves.
It’s a fantastic little book that takes what could have been an average tale and spins it in a different direction. If you like the unusual and the different, if you like the adventurous then this book is for you.
Tired of the standard everyday fare in graphic novels? Looking for something different and exciting? Then come one and come all, step up to the tent of wonder in the Wrinkle's Traveling Circus. See Heratio, the boy faced fish, Randy the man with the strength of a slightly larger man, and Lula the bearded girl! And joining them as the newest attraction after hatching from an egg in Lula’s wagon the amazing, the fearsome, and the somewhat hairy Chimichanga! But all is not well. The circus is failing and the other performers don’t care for Chimichanga so a plot is hatched to get rid of him once and for all. And then Lula is taken hostage by a local cooperation to use her beard for a potion! What will they do? Will Lula’s grandfather, who runs the circus, be able to get her back? Will the circus close? Will Lula lose her beard? And what will happen to Chimchanga? Read the book and find out!
First off I love the beginning of the book. It's just so different from the average story and funny as all get out with the image of of a little bearded girl taking on the giant monster. And that she's a precocious little 6 or 7 year old girl with her polka dotted underpants showing and that she's not afraid of anything, except of course for working at the fishing canning factory, just creates an even richer character. The story seems a bit preachy when it comes to dealing with the cooperation, but it's still such a charming adventure that it can be overlooked. And although you could say this might be the classic story of a girl and her monster...wait, nope its not an old classic, but a new one.
The artwork is bloody brilliant in this book. From how the grandpa is drawn with fat rolls to Heratio the boy faced fish to Chimichanga, we can connect to the characters and get a sense of who they are from just how they look and move on the page. We can tell that Chimchanga really does care for the little girl Lula and that the villains in the story have no remorse. Their expressions are distinctive and feel real. The colors are rich and vibrant and seem to leap off the page. The backgrounds aren't always the most detailed, but that's ok they don't have to be. And when they count they are just as rich and sumptuous as the characters themselves. You could get lost looking at the dept and details of the characters themselves.
It’s a fantastic little book that takes what could have been an average tale and spins it in a different direction. If you like the unusual and the different, if you like the adventurous then this book is for you.
October 28, 2011
it's books like that that make me wonder why not everyone in the world loves graphic novels. i've flipped through an issue or 2 of THE GOON before, but have basically no exposure to eric powell's other work, but if a sweet story about a young bearded girl from a travelling side-show who barters a lock of her facial hair to a witch in exchange for a shiny rock which turns out to be an egg from which hatches a giant green monster who becomes the new star attraction while Big Pharmacopoeia attempts to execute a dastardly beard-involving plan doesn't convince graphic-non-believers to change their stance, i'll just have to accept that some people are beyond help. (you know my dad doesn't even really like the beatles? it takes all kinds) there is nothing in this graphic novella not to love completely. it takes about 15 minutes to read, and there's no way that your life won't be improved after reading it. it's also perfectly appropriate for children, featuring themes of family appreciation and other such disney-isms. the artwork (featuring coloring by the multiple eisner-award-winning dave stewart) is picture perfect at every turn in its creation of a sort of faux-prohibition-era hoboes and freakshows kind of barnum-esque quality. it's just beautiful. and while it does make me wonder how awesome a cable-network tv show would have turned out, there's just no way it would have the heart, tone or danger this format provides. and now, i must excuse myself; i have to hop on over to amazon to buy a copy of everything eric powell has ever done. join me? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_nos...
December 9, 2011
Sold!
I think this was my favorite graphic novel of the year. Here's why:
From the first glance, you're not quite sure what you're getting into with that little bearded girl and the "monster" on the cover. What you will discover is a wonderful story that speaks to individuality, strength of character, self-esteem, self-worth, friendship, and community. Did I mention that it's funny? And delightful?
Lula is a little bearded girl who lives and works at the circus. Chimichanga is her spastic monsterish-looking friend. He has a little bit of a temper, but is protective and kind to Lula. These two make a great pair, as both are perceived of as outcasts despite thinking highly of themselves. When trouble comes (witches, lawyers, evil-doers, money-grubbers) it's their individual strengths that save the day.
Laugh with Lula, cry with Lula Either way, you will end up loving this bearded little girl like you'd have never have guessed.
Recommended as read-aloud for ages 5 & up, for young readers already familiar with the graphic novel format, and anyone who loves the magic that results when an author/illustrator makes a child's vision come alive.
I think this was my favorite graphic novel of the year. Here's why:
From the first glance, you're not quite sure what you're getting into with that little bearded girl and the "monster" on the cover. What you will discover is a wonderful story that speaks to individuality, strength of character, self-esteem, self-worth, friendship, and community. Did I mention that it's funny? And delightful?
Lula is a little bearded girl who lives and works at the circus. Chimichanga is her spastic monsterish-looking friend. He has a little bit of a temper, but is protective and kind to Lula. These two make a great pair, as both are perceived of as outcasts despite thinking highly of themselves. When trouble comes (witches, lawyers, evil-doers, money-grubbers) it's their individual strengths that save the day.
Laugh with Lula, cry with Lula Either way, you will end up loving this bearded little girl like you'd have never have guessed.
Recommended as read-aloud for ages 5 & up, for young readers already familiar with the graphic novel format, and anyone who loves the magic that results when an author/illustrator makes a child's vision come alive.
not-for-me
February 12, 2017ew-no-thank-you bc: too many... less than socially conscious jokes within the first couple of pages for me.
November 2, 2011
Since I have a self-imposed "rule" of not putting ongoing comic trade paperbacks on Goodreads, I haven't mentioned the multiple issues of Eric Powell's The Goon that I've read. But since Chimichanga is a stand alone story, I'm putting it up here.
It's not all that common to find some who writes AND draws their own comics. It's even more rare to find someone who does it as well as Powell. Every panel is a little piece of art, and every line of dialogue is a gem. I suppose you have to have a certain sense of humor to appreciate it. Not everyone wants to read about a little bearded circus girl named Lula who happens upon a giant ogre thing and trains him to draw bigger crowds to the freak show. There's also some political commentary about Big Pharma thrown in there. Also also, fart jokes.
It's hilarious and heart-warming and I highly recommend it as a starter for Powell's work (with the understanding that this book is aimed at "youngsters" and The Goon is definitely for an adult audience).
It's not all that common to find some who writes AND draws their own comics. It's even more rare to find someone who does it as well as Powell. Every panel is a little piece of art, and every line of dialogue is a gem. I suppose you have to have a certain sense of humor to appreciate it. Not everyone wants to read about a little bearded circus girl named Lula who happens upon a giant ogre thing and trains him to draw bigger crowds to the freak show. There's also some political commentary about Big Pharma thrown in there. Also also, fart jokes.
It's hilarious and heart-warming and I highly recommend it as a starter for Powell's work (with the understanding that this book is aimed at "youngsters" and The Goon is definitely for an adult audience).
August 2, 2011
Chimichanga by Eric Powell is a children's graphic novel due to be released on August 31. It is accessible and entertaining to readers of all ages. There is offbeat humor and striking artwork that can strike a cord with a large variety of readers, as long as they are willing to check out something a little different. Lulu is the bearded girl in a traveling circus that features acts that are less than awe inspiring. When Lulu sticks a deal with a witch to trade some of her hair for a "rock" and a wagon no one could have guessed what either of them were in store for next.
My complete review is available here on Associated Content.
My complete review is available here on Associated Content.
May 18, 2014
J'ai lu ce comics 3 fois déjà, surtout grâce au personnage de Lula, petite fille à barbe vivant dans un cirque où les gens qui y travaillent ont des dons extraordinaires (Randy l'homme de 70 kilos qui a la force d'un homme de 75 kilos, l'incroyable chèvre borgne à deux yeux, etc). Lula a une gouaille digne d'un Audiard, et va faire la rencontre avec un gros monstre qui boulotte tout, qu'elle va surnommer Chimichanga. L'histoire est très courte, relativement simple (simpliste même pourrait-on dire dans la charge contre l'industrie pharmaceutique mais bon, qui va s'en plaindre ?) et c'est surtout la relation très tendre et très complice entre la petite fille et Chimichanga qui est intéressante. Comme toujours chez Eric Powell les dialogues sont truculents et ciselés crûment.
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