Topside is a quick sci-fi graphic novel about a post-apocalyptic world. The main character, Jo Wilson, is a repair technician trying to keep things running that are constantly breaking down. Frustrated with the lack of resources, Jo takes matters into her own hands and goes in search of resources herself. She has no idea where her journey will take her or the adventures she will have along the way.

Jo is a clever and spunky character who is willing to break the rules for the greater good. To that end, she teams up with a few shady characters to help her accomplish her goal. We meet more characters along the way and they all become an interesting and eclectic group with a seemingly impossible task. The idea of the story is interesting but author J.N. Monk and contributor Harry Bogosian, leave a bit to the imagination with more pictures and less dialogue. As a result, it got a bit confusing at times but in the end, it all wraps up so you’re able to piece it together. If you love graphic novels and post-apocalyptic stories, Topside is for you.

This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Graphic Universe

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language:  1 mild obscenity.

Violence/Gore:  A few (9) brief incidents including character jokes about dying; character exaggerates that another will kill her; characters thought another was abducted; character is hurt by a robot; characters attacked a few times but not hurt; a few incidents of when a shapeshifter gets hurt; character nearly drowns.

Sex/Nudity:  None

Mature Subject Matter:

References to smuggling ring; planets dying.

Alcohol / Drug Use:

None