Maverick’s Graphic Novel ‘Paper Planes’ Lands Reprint After Selling Out
by Tom Smithyman
Young adult graphic novel Paper Planes has sold out and will be reprinted this December.
The book, by Eisner Award-winning author Jennie Wood, artist Dozerdraws and letterer Micah Myers, has drawn rave reviews, including a 10/10 from Comicon.com.
Published by Mad Cave Studio’s Maverick imprint, Paper Planes follows two inseparable high schoolers who are sent to a summer camp for troubled youth in the aftermath of a tragic event. The camp pushes the pair onto personal journeys of self-discovery that force them to re-examine the incident that threatens their futures, helping them to discover the type of person each of them truly wants to be.
“My heart swells with gratitude seeing the connection that early readers have formed with Paper Planes,” Wood said. “The thoughtful reviews have reinforced the importance of telling queer stories that go beyond stereotypes. I hope that Paper Planes continues to resonate with readers and is a reminder that we all deserve to be celebrated and loved for who we are.”
“I am so proud to have been part of the team that created a queer coming-of-age story that has been so well received by early readers and critics,” Dozerdraws said. “Seeing people connect with the characters and their struggles shows that there is a need to tell stories like this, and I’m hoping for Paper Planes to inspire readers and to make them feel seen and loved and proud of who they are.”
