All ages 8 and older preferred in the classroom oddly normal is a book that can be enjoyed on several layers. Oddly normal book 2 is the second trade paperback of the oddly normal graphic novel series by otis frampton. Be the first to ask a question about oddly normal, book 1. Free comic book day 2016 edition story art and cover by otis frampton. Youre invited to join in on an extraordinary fantasy adventure. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. I doubt that im the intended audience for oddly normal. Verdict this is framptons fully realized vision for oddly normal. On her tenth birthday, she blows out her cakes candles and makes a disastrous wish. Seen below is the creation of a single page from the issue, from.
A little bit the wonderful wizard of oz with a splash of liz kesslers emily windsnap series, oddly normal is an allnew ongoing series. I had the honor of sitting down with epic creator otis frampton to get the low down on whats new and exciting with his excellent book from image comics, oddly normal. I do not recommend jumping in here, start from the beginning. There is a lot of fun in this book as well as some normal trying to fit into middle school type of issues. After the single issue comic made its way to trade paperback form, sales boosted. Meet oddly normal, a tenyearold girl with pointed ears and green hair a halfwitch who will be the first to tell you that having a mother from a magical land called fignation, also known as the wicked witch of the west, and a father from earth doesnt make it easy to make friends at school. Oddly normals troubles continue as she embarks on her first day of school in the magical land of fignation. My daughter read a sample of this book given to her on free comic book day, and and was hooked and excited when i told her it was a chapter book and begged for book. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Im a comic book writerartist and freelance illustrator. Oddly normal book 2 is a fantastic continuation of otis framptons young adult series, not only through dialogue and story but most importantly with artwork. I am also one of the two artists on the popular animated web series how it should have ended. Join oddly as she navigates a strange new school, monstrous bullies, and evil itself on an unforgettable fantasy adventure through the vibrant world of fignation in oddly normal. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive.
Otis frampton oddly normal s adventures in fignation continue with rocketball games, broom races, and lifechanging revelations in this original graphic novel. Last we left oddly normal, our titular hero had been enrolled in a school in her aunts home world and its full of jerks like the real world, apparently. Meet oddly normal, a tenyearold girl with pointed ears and green hair a halfwitch who will be the first to tell you that having a mother from a magical land called fignation and a father from earth doesnt make it easy to make friends at school. Now, oddly must travel to fignation to uncover the mystery of her parents disappearance. Read oddly normal 2014 comic online free and high quality. Jul 20, 2007 oddly normal is a book that can be enjoyed on several layers. His comic book series oddly normal was published by image comics. This book starts a bit slowly, with our heroine, oddly normal, doing a good bit of whinging about how mean the other kids at school are to her. Apr 27, 2016 oddly normal ebook written by otis frampton, tracy bailey. On her 10th birthday, oddly blows out her cakes candles and makes a disastrous wish. Otis frampton meet oddly normal, a tenyearold girl with pointed ears and green hair. Oddly normal is the name of the main character in the series. Oddly normal, the nonmagical daughter of a witch and a normal human, has green hair and pointy ears thus subjecting her to middle school hell. Another thread got me thinking about people who actually do buy comics.
Image is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by 7 of the comics. I am the creator of the comic book series oddly normal which will be published by image comics starting in september of 2014. Im the creator of the comic book series oddly normal published by image com. Otis, tell us about oddly normal the book, and the girl.
Oddlys adventures in fignation continue as two mysterious figures from the past return to cause trouble for her and her friends. What fun would that be when there is so much more to be thought about and discussed and enjoyed. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Its mostly setting things up at this point and laying out all the groundwork, but what im seeing here so far, along with some great looking artwork, could make for a very enjoyable comic for a young audience. On her tenth birthday, she blows out the candles on her birthday cake and makes a disastrous wish. In future issues, id love for frampton to take the implications of his world and really see where they go, but for now, oddly normal is quite pleasant.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read oddly normal. One could read the book through, paying little attention to the mystery itself or understanding the all the dialogue and enjoy the book on a. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. In fact, i am sure that as a grown man with a healthy social and family life im not part of the targeted demographic for a story about.
Listen to the latest episode of our weekly comics podcast. She has green hair and pointy ears, so of course the gods of middle grade literature demand that she face ceaseless cruel teasing and torment. Oddly normal comic books 2005 series all regular issues are out of stock. The trials of middle school are front and center in otis framptons oddly normal, book 1, but unlike other young adult reads the young protagonist just cant find any luck in either our world. Ive been buying single issues for maybe about 2 or three years and everytime i went to my lcs id see the usual adult fans who do buy comics since they do have money as do i but now that i think about it, ive never seen kids at my lcs unless it was free comic book day. Image is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by 7 of the comics industrys bestselling artists, and is the 3rd largest comics publisher in the united states. Oddly normal is a 10yearold halfwitch her dads human. Meet oddly normal, a tenyearold girl with pointed ears and green hair.
Oddly normal by otis frampton, tracy bailey books on. Meet oddly normal, a tenyearold girl with pointed ears and green haira halfwitch who will be the first to tell you that having a mother from a magical land called fignation and a father from earth doesnt make it easy to make friends at school. This includes issues 610 and picks up right after the first collection. That said, the writing is still pretty strong and the artwork looks great as ever.
Characters main characters oddly normal a tenyearold girl with pointed ears and green hair. Oddly normal, by otis frampton image comics, march 2015 oddly normal is a tenyearold girl with pointed ears and green hair, the daughter of a halfwitch. Even if you arent in the books target audience, take a look at oddly normal if only to see if your own children or niecenephew might be interested in following the. Explore the magical land of fignation this free comic book day with oddly normal, a tenyearold girl with pointed ears and green hair a halfwitch who will be the first to tell you that being a little different doesnt make it easy to make friends at school.
Sep 16, 2014 the comic is as familiar and comfortable as the wizard of oz, but juxtaposes the real and the fantastic, life the munsters or the addams family once did. Oddly normal graphic novel the seattle public library. Oddly normal 2014 comic read oddly normal 2014 comic. One could read the book through, paying little attention to the mystery itself or understanding the all the dialogue and enjoy the book on a superficial level. Oddly normal was published way back in 2006 as a graphic novel and is apparently being rereleased as single comic books here in 2014 in preparation for the continuation of the series with new material. Oddly normal from image comics is one of the best allages comics on shelves right now. Oddly s mother came from fignation, a world of magic, to investigate our world, fell in love with an ordinary human, and stayed. Oddly also makes an unlikely group of friends who are highly entertaining. He is also one of the character and background artists on the popular animated web series how it should have ended.
Dec 17, 2014 comic book resources marykate jasper dec 22, 2014 oddly normal is turning out a bit more normal than expected, but its wellexecuted, easy to like and energetically paced. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine. Oddly normal, book 1 a charming and relatable fishoutofwater tale.
This volume basically expands some on oddly s background as we get to visit some of oddly s mothers memories. The trials of middle school are front and center in otis frampton s oddly normal, book 1, but unlike other young adult reads the young protagonist just cant find any luck in either our world or the realm of fignation. With her parents gone, oddly goes to live with her greataunt in her mothers homeland. I have my own creatorowned series at image comics called oddly normal. Oddly normal chapter one fcbd 2016 edition fresh comics. Even if you arent in the books target audience, take a look at oddly normal if only to see if your own children or niecenephew might be interested in following the adventures of this halfwitch in an imaginary world. Mar 11, 2015 oddly normal, the nonmagical daughter of a witch and a normal human, has green hair and pointy ears thus subjecting her to middle school hell. May 23, 2015 normally, ill read the new issue of oddly normal the second i get home from the comic book store on wednesday. Over five chapters originally published as separate comics, frampton. Otis frampton gets oddly normal at image comics newsarama. May 07, 2016 explore the magical land of fignation this free comic book day with oddly normal, a tenyearold girl with pointed ears and green hair a halfwitch who will be the first to tell you that being a little different doesnt make it easy to make friends at school. Oddly normal, book 1 by otis frampton, paperback barnes. Oddly normal image comics single issues and volumes series. For 8 years now, ive been a professional comic book writer and artist as well as working as a freelance illustrator.
The otis frampton written and illustrated book is an all ages comic book that feels like a good fit for whatever. Oddly normal comic book s 2005 series all regular issues are out of stock. The trials of middle school are front and center in otis framptons oddly normal, book 1, but unlike other young adult reads the young protagonist just cant find any luck in either our world or the realm of fignation. The comic is as familiar and comfortable as the wizard of oz, but juxtaposes the real and the fantastic, life the munsters or the addams family once did. Oct 21, 2015 oddly normal book 2 is the second trade paperback of the oddly normal graphic novel series by otis frampton. Oddly s adventures in fignation continue as two mysterious figures from the past return to cause trouble for her and her friends. Even if you arent in the book s target audience, take a look at oddly normal if only to see if your own children. Oddly normal, book 3 oddly normal s adventures in fignation continue with rocketball games, broom races and life changing revelations in this original graphic novel otis frampton is a comic book writer, artist and animator. Its an adventure, a fantasy, and a great example of how much fun allages comics can be. The graphic novel meet oddly normal, a tenyearold girl with pointed ears and green hair a halfwitch who will be the first to tell you that having a mother from a magical land called fignation, also known as the wicked witch of the west and a father from earth doesnt make it easy to. Hopefully, in future issues, frampton can pack in more action while not sacrificing any of the smoothness of his pacing.