'The combination of banter, sight gags, and adventure were total kid-crack. 'While the targeted demographic is teens, FANTASY SPORTS’s action packed scenes and occasional mature humor makes this a book for all ages.' 'Bosma takes advantage of the fantasy setting and comics’ unlimited visual-effects budget to create a game of basketball more compelling than any NBA broadcast.' 'As a YA release with a standout female protagonist, it’ll hit off with readers off all ages.' 'Sam Bosma delivers an irrepressibly fun, knowing, and breezy tale of sporting playoffs, magical mages, and surprisingly cute skeletons in Fantasy Sports.' The only drawback to this winning combo of wizarding and athletics is that it is over too soon!'

'Bosma’s colorfully jumbled, slanty panels look like the inspired offspring of Spirited Away and Space Jam, capturing magical intrigue, fast-paced basketball action, and the best kind of on-the-court trash talk in one go.

'A great choice where graphic novels are popular, especially quirky ones that blur the lines between genres.' 'Bosma successfully blends fantasy, myth, and sports to kick off this new modern comic(al) series.' “One of the most charming and enjoyable comics around…There’s something immensely refreshing about seeing someone as attentive to action as Bosma channel incredible choreography and framing normally seen on a battlefield or in a duel to a basketball or volleyball court.' The Bulletin of The Center For Children’s Books, Starred Review 'A sequel can’t come quickly enough, and fans across genres (fantasy, sports buffs, comics fans, and adventure readers) will likely all be eagerly waiting for it.' Winner of the 2016 Ignatz Award for Outstanding Comic Another adventure that makes me wish I had a dog that carried a knife in its mouth.Optioned by Disney TV and being developed for animation by LeBron James’ production studio SpringHill Company! But personally, as an adult, I also found this comic adorable and entertaining.įantasy Sports 3: The Green King is continuing the tale that has us wonder what sport will be next and how it will go from something mere-mortals play to those with magic will make more fun. If you're looking for comics for a younger audience, or to read with a child, this series is a great pick kids will love the bright colors and stunning graphics of this series.

Although it's the third volume in the series, it is a great jumping-in point for new readers, although assume most will seek out the previous volumes for more adventures in this quirky and exciting world. Showing a mix of influences from European comics and Japanese manga, Bosma's panels are bustling and lively with their propulsive use of sound effects and motion lines. This slim, oversized volume is fast and furious fun, mixing fantasy and sports in a distinct and refreshing way.

Fantasy Sports No. 1 by Sam Bosma