Nimona (Graphic Novel)

Written & illustrated by ND Stevenson

A shapeshifter and villain challenge the kingdom's heroes, but hidden powers threaten chaos.

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266 pages· 10,484 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Nimona, a daring shapeshifter, teams up with villain Lord Ballister Blackheart to expose the kingdom's so-called heroes. As their antics spiral into chaos, Blackheart discovers Nimona's powers are as enigmatic as her past. Can they reveal the truth without unleashing something far more dangerous? Dive into a world of dragons, science, and unexpected alliances where nothing is as it seems.

From the publisher

The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it “a deadpan epic.”Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel is perfect for the legions of fans of the web comic and is sure to win Noelle many new ones.Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren’t the heroes everyone thinks they are.But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona’s powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.

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