Jason Aaron + Thor = Sure Thing, right? Well. Owly Volume 1: The Way Home & The Bittersweet Summer Morrison said about this book that it's very pure and I totally understand what he means - Owly is a delightful read but young readers will get the most out of it. The characters are all very likeable, especially Owly who has an innocence about him that's refreshing and completely appropriate for a kids' book. Runton makes the storytelling seem effortless through facial expressions and body language, pacing the panels just right so you completely understand what's happening in the story, showing an artist who truly understands the comics medium. The stories are very sweet and teach kids about the value and importance of friendship. The second story has Owly and Wormy make friends with a pair of hummingbirds for the summer before they sadly migrate South for the winter only to return again in the spring.
But Wormy sticks with him so he won't be alone and a great friendship begins!
He helps the displaced worm find his family again before sadly departing back to his solitary life. Owly is a silent comic (wordless) featuring a lonely Owl who can't seem to make friends among other birds but becomes friends with a worm. I don't usually read all-ages comics but I picked up Andy Runton's Owly on the strength of Grant Morrison recommending it - if Morrison thinks it's good, I'm giving it a shot!
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