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Paper Girls: Book One Kindle & comiXology

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 580 ratings

From BRIAN K. VAUGHAN, New York Times bestselling writer of SAGA, and CLIFF CHIANG, legendary artist of Wonder Woman, this gorgeous oversized deluxe hardcover is the perfect way to experience the first two storylines of the smash-hit series that The Chicago Tribune named one of the "Best Books of the Year." In the early hours after Halloween of 1988, four 12-year-old newspaper delivery girls uncover the most important story of all time. Suburban drama and otherworldly mysteries collide in this critically acclaimed story about nostalgia, first jobs, and the last days of childhood. Collects PAPER GIRLS #1-10, along with exclusive extras and a brand-new cover from CLIFF CHIANG!
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“The story opens with an earnest, Spielberg-esque vibe that sends you soaring before abruptly plunging you down into the creepy and bizarre, ultimately leaving you with the most WTF cliffhanger...of the year.” —Vox.com

"His plotting on Paper Girls is second to none, and lays subplot trails with an artistry that would be earning him all kinds of mainstream accolades if this were a Netflix series and not a comic book. But the look of Paper Girls is utterly gorgeous as well." —
The Guardian UK

“You all should be reading Brian K. Vaughan's [and Cliff Chiang's]
Paper Girls comic series now.” —The Los Angeles Times

“Every volume of Paper Girls has been marked by outstanding dialog, incredible, likable characters, and art worthy of the magnificent Fiona Staples, whose work on Saga has revived a kind of Jack Kirby/Canteen on Mos Eisley comic surrealism that Chiang is definitely dabbling in here.” —
Boing Boing

“Paper Girls is a reminder of how fresh and accessible even the most familiar stories and tropes can feel when people who have been consigned to the sidelines of popular entertainment take center stage.” —
SLATE

“A brilliant series.” —
The Plain Dealer

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“You all should be reading Brian K. Vaughan's [and Cliff Chiang's] Paper Girls comic series now.” ―The Los Angeles Times


“Its tone is harder, flintier, funnier, more pragmatic, and far less concerned with idealizing the ‘lost innocence’ of childhood [than Stranger Things and Super 8].” ―
NPR


“Paper Girls’ vivid color palette and Chiang’s unique drawing style beautifully complement Vaughan’s creative time-bending storyline.” ―
KORE Magazine


“The book remains gorgeous throughout every issue, every volume. Chiang and Wilson create big moments of weirdness―invisible mecha, unraveling time machines, kaiju tardigrades, card-catalog golems―that strike exactly the right balance between recognizable and utterly inexplicable to create a sense of the uncanny in both the girls and the reader. But they really shine in the quiet emotional moments of contemplation and realization... It’s glorious and moving, and also awkward and funny.” ―
Tor.com


“A brilliant series.” ―
The Plain Dealer


“Amazing” ―
99.9 KISW Radio

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0743WY56H
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Image (November 1, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 GB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages
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Customers find the book easy to read with a stunning visual appeal. They appreciate the compelling storyline with unexpected plot twists and humor. The book is described as fun, well-written, and worth the money. Readers also praise the great characters and their development.

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Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They mention it's a quick, amazing read with a sweet storyline. Readers also mention that while it starts out as a fantasy epic, it quickly transitions into soft sci-fi.

"...Additionally, the pacing is quick, but it does not read like the author is leaving things open-ended unnecessarily...." Read more

"...The colors are bright and vibrant and it is a large book that reads comfortably. Shipping was fast and the box was well packaged...." Read more

"Awesome copy! the cover has some slight damages but the inside was spotless!" Read more

"...golden age of comic banger, Y the Last Man, and even some other really great series. Ex Machina, im looking at you...." Read more

13 customers mention "Visual appeal"13 positive0 negative

Customers like the book's visual appeal. They mention it has a bright pink hardcover that pops on their shelves, with vibrant colors and additional artwork. The Deluxe Edition is beautiful for one of their favorite recent comics.

"...Vibrant colors on every page. Initially, I wasn't sure if I liked the story, but near the end I was completely hooked." Read more

"...on top of being visually impactful, it is internally consistent with itself (they did not change who did what from edition to edition)...." Read more

"This hardcover edition contains volumes 1&2 and some additional artwork. I think the hardcover is absolutely beautiful and eye catching...." Read more

"...This was worth it to add it to my collection. The art is stunning. The colors are bright and vibrant and it is a large book that reads comfortably...." Read more

9 customers mention "Story quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the compelling story with unexpected plot twists. They find the book entertaining, with interesting characters and a wide-ranging plot that offers mind-bending riches.

"...Stranger Things, and any other coming of age YA narrative that is compelling and easy to ready, while not shying away from hard truths..." Read more

"...As for the graphic novel itself, I am so hooked! It's extremely compelling and entertaining, full of interesting characters, WTF moments, and plot..." Read more

"With nontraditional protagonists and a mysterious, wide-ranging plot, this book offers many mind-bending riches...." Read more

"Beautiful book and great read. This was an easy read and sweet story line. Absolutely gorgeous book and pages. The artwork is nice...." Read more

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"...and the writing of the 12 year old girl characters is off, but it’s a fun, quick read and looks stunning." Read more

"Such a fun comic! If you liked Stranger Things you'll definitely love this series. Will definitely buy next book soon." Read more

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"...Overall, I think this was a great purchase and was well worth the money. I certainly hope they do another hardcover edition with volumes 3&4!" Read more

"...This was worth it to add it to my collection. The art is stunning. The colors are bright and vibrant and it is a large book that reads comfortably...." Read more

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Visually stunning book with a bright pink hardcover that pops on my shelf. Vibrant colors on every page. Initially, I wasn't sure if I liked the story, but near the end I was completely hooked.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019
    The art style is probably one of my favorite aspects of this graphic novel. on top of being visually impactful, it is internally consistent with itself (they did not change who did what from edition to edition). It has the feeling of IT, Stranger Things, and any other coming of age YA narrative that is compelling and easy to ready, while not shying away from hard truths (SPOILERS*** EX: one of the characters is a lesbian, another is gets her period, etc. but all of these things happen to the characters, adding to their narrative without defining them or reducing them to one-dimensional parodies of themselves).
    There is a lot to say about the story. At first, it appears to be a fantasy epic but it quickly morphed into soft sci-fi, which I enjoyed very much (King-esque without all the train-running).
    Additionally, the pacing is quick, but it does not read like the author is leaving things open-ended unnecessarily.
    I think my one complaint, (if you can call it that, since the volume has 5-stars from me) is the chrononaughtese. It really takes me out of it when I have to use a cypher to translate from chrononaughtese to english. The upside is that context pretty much reveals everything, and they writer did not include the narrative trick of repeating everything that is not understood in the form of the question by one of the characters.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019
    BKV is a writer most comic book enthusiasts know for his second golden age of comic banger, Y the Last Man, and even some other really great series. Ex Machina, im looking at you.

    Without spoiling too much, this is a coming of age story about a group of paper girls in the 80's who's worst case scenario is being messed with early Halloween little do they know that somewhere in the boondocks of time is where there little life exists. Soon unwillingly they will be pulled into a series of events that was never / always supposed to happen.

    The Deluxe edition comes highly recommended over the standard trades due to additional artwork, notes and sketches.

    Get it. you were never / always going to.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2020
    This book is gorgeous! It is far better than I was expecting! I read a couple of the smaller volumes first and found that buying the deluxe editions would likely be cheaper in the long run. This was worth it to add it to my collection. The art is stunning. The colors are bright and vibrant and it is a large book that reads comfortably. Shipping was fast and the box was well packaged. I love this edition and plan on buying the next one as soon as possible.
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    Great purchase! Thrilled!!

    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2020
    This book is gorgeous! It is far better than I was expecting! I read a couple of the smaller volumes first and found that buying the deluxe editions would likely be cheaper in the long run. This was worth it to add it to my collection. The art is stunning. The colors are bright and vibrant and it is a large book that reads comfortably. Shipping was fast and the box was well packaged. I love this edition and plan on buying the next one as soon as possible.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2018
    This hardcover edition contains volumes 1&2 and some additional artwork. I think the hardcover is absolutely beautiful and eye catching. The hot pink with holo title is just so striking, I'm excited to display it on my coffee table now that I've read it. As for the graphic novel itself, I am so hooked! It's extremely compelling and entertaining, full of interesting characters, WTF moments, and plot twists. I was so engrossed in the story, I found myself disappointed when it ended and ran out to get Volume 3 immediately. Overall, I think this was a great purchase and was well worth the money. I certainly hope they do another hardcover edition with volumes 3&4!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
    Visually stunning book with a bright pink hardcover that pops on my shelf. Vibrant colors on every page. Initially, I wasn't sure if I liked the story, but near the end I was completely hooked.
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
    Visually stunning book with a bright pink hardcover that pops on my shelf. Vibrant colors on every page. Initially, I wasn't sure if I liked the story, but near the end I was completely hooked.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2020
    Beautiful book. The storyline is a bit weird and the writing of the 12 year old girl characters is off, but it’s a fun, quick read and looks stunning.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
    Beautiful book and great read. This was an easy read and sweet story line. Absolutely gorgeous book and pages. The artwork is nice. I feel like with comic books you either like or dislike the story line/artwork so I would just do peek at a store copy before buying the nice hardback edition.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2018
    Paper Girls is an excellent read! I highly recommend to check it out if you haven’t already. This Deluxe Edition is fantastic for current fans looking to add to their collection but also the best way for new readers to experience the story for the first time. Beautiful pages for a great story. Can’t wait for the next deluxe edition. Already have mine preordered.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Beautiful Deluxe Edition for one of my favorite recent comics!!

    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2018
    Paper Girls is an excellent read! I highly recommend to check it out if you haven’t already. This Deluxe Edition is fantastic for current fans looking to add to their collection but also the best way for new readers to experience the story for the first time. Beautiful pages for a great story. Can’t wait for the next deluxe edition. Already have mine preordered.
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  • Rocio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 3, 2022
    Love this graphic novel, colors are incredible, book arrived sooner than expected in perfect state.
  • Mama Bear's shelf
    5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE everything about this graphic novel
    Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2021
    In this Delux edition, you will find # 1-10, with exclusive extras and a brand-new cover from CLIFF CHIANG

    This graphic novel starts In the early hours after Halloween of 1988, Erin, Tiffany, Mackenzie, and KJ are 12-year-old newspaper delivery girls who uncover the most important story of all time. Suburban drama and otherworldly mysteries collide in this critically acclaimed story about nostalgia, first jobs, and the last days of childhood.

    I don’t usually read a lot of Science Fiction, but I gave this graphic novel a chance because I loved the cover. I regret nothing. I LOVE everything about this graphic novel, the illustrations, the story the characters. It's a fun read. It was really well written and well put together. It has a stranger things vibe to it. I love it. I just flew through this graphic novel, I really enjoyed everything about it and I can't wait to read the rest of them.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    I LOVE everything about this graphic novel

    Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2021
    In this Delux edition, you will find # 1-10, with exclusive extras and a brand-new cover from CLIFF CHIANG

    This graphic novel starts In the early hours after Halloween of 1988, Erin, Tiffany, Mackenzie, and KJ are 12-year-old newspaper delivery girls who uncover the most important story of all time. Suburban drama and otherworldly mysteries collide in this critically acclaimed story about nostalgia, first jobs, and the last days of childhood.

    I don’t usually read a lot of Science Fiction, but I gave this graphic novel a chance because I loved the cover. I regret nothing. I LOVE everything about this graphic novel, the illustrations, the story the characters. It's a fun read. It was really well written and well put together. It has a stranger things vibe to it. I love it. I just flew through this graphic novel, I really enjoyed everything about it and I can't wait to read the rest of them.
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  • Tiago
    5.0 out of 5 stars Edição Incrível
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 31, 2019
    Produto chegou de forma impecável, e era tudo o que eu esperava, encadernação muito boa e a capa possui arte invejável.
    Brian K. Vaughan segue sendo um dos principais escritores de HQ da atualidade.
  • Adrián
    5.0 out of 5 stars Paper Girls es ameno y divertido
    Reviewed in Spain on July 10, 2020
    Recomiendo comprar el siguiente número junto a este. Es una historia muy lineal y creo que leerlo poco a poco coharta la experiencia.
    Está pensado para leerlo de golpe y se lee rápido, pese a ser un libro tocho.
    En hora y media o poco más ya te lo habrás acabado.
    Por ello, mejor leer si es posible los 30 números de golpe y vivir la experiencia completa, ya que Paper Girls no va a pisar el freno para darte un respiro y es un constante acelerón de adrenalina.
  • bernie may
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome 80s sci-fi
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2019
    Amazing story and art! Book itself looks really cool too. Only criticism would be that doesn’t collect too many issues (I finished in one sitting!)

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