ODB: Oddities, Discord & B-Sides—Lyrical Ruckus in the City
by Ike Reed; David Gorden; Jason Pierre; Troy-Jeffrey Allen; Regine Sawyer; Chris Robinson
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Pub Date 5 Nov 2024 | Archive Date 16 Oct 2024
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Description
In a fractured New York City, an elemental impact event has caused different versions of the city’s most infamous neighborhoods from across the multiverse to converge together into a single reality. Spectral apparitions now haunt the streets of Queens. In the Lower East Side, a rogue artificial intelligence has seized the streets. A hundred blocks north, time travelers are throwing a block party in Harlem. And that’s only the beginning. . . . Our guide through this splintered mutation of New York’s past, present, and future is none other than Ol' Dirty Bastard himself. Follow him as he leads us through odd, urgent, and powerful tales that cast freedom and oppression, wealth and poverty, love and loss, and even life or death like so many dice in a cosmic game of chance.
Created in partnership with Four Screens and officially authorized by the Ol’ Dirty Bastard estate, this taunt and turbulent graphic novel features contributions from an epic cast every bit as sprawling as the city within: Troy-Jeffrey Allen (Chuck D’s Apocalypse 91: Revolution Never Sleeps), Paris Alleyne (Miles Morales: Spider-Man), David Brame (MediSIN), Dojo Gubser (Rot8ion), Jay Hero (Green Lantern), Maan House (Bloodborne), Mike Del Mundo (Avengers), Jason Pierre (CW’s In the Dark), Ike Reed & David Gorden (Rampage Jackson’s Big Brawl), Chris Robinson (Vince Staples’s Limbo Beach), Regine Sawyer (Dark Nights: Death Metal—The Last 52), Damion Scott (Batgirl), Felipe Sobreiro (“Weird Al” Yankovic’s The Illustrated Al), Ron Wimberly (Prince of Cats), and more.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781620108390 |
| PRICE | US$24.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 104 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 805047
'ODB: Oddities, Discord & B-Sides- Lyrical Ruckus in the City' is a one of a kind graphic novel paying tribute to hip-hop legend Ol' Dirty Bastard, reimagining New York City through his eyes. After a mysterious event, different versions of NYC's neighborhoods merge into one chaotic city. Ghosts roam Queens, a rogue AI controls the Lower East Side, and time travelers party in Harlem. Ol' Dirty Bastard guides us through these strange and powerful stories about freedom, oppression, wealth, poverty, love, and loss.
With approval from Ol’ Dirty Bastard's estate, this novel features many talented creators. As a fan, I love that Ol' Dirty Bastard narrates the story. He was part of the Five-Percent Nation, which taught self-knowledge and pride to Black men - themes that reverberate in these pages.
The graphic novel shows New Yorkers fighting to protect their city's creative spirit from robots, venture capitalists and demons trying to take over. It's a tribute to NYC’s artists and communities, highlighting the resilience and unity in our communities within the five boroughs.
The social justice themes are strong throughout the storylines. The characters face and resist various forms of oppression, whether from rogue AIs, spectral apparitions, or other forces trying to strip away their freedom and identity. These stories emphasize the importance of community, resistance, and holding onto one's culture and creativity in the face of adversity. It's a must-read for its powerful stories, deep social justice themes, and deep love for New York City. Thank you to the authors and publisher for the opportunity to read!
Jennifer D, Librarian
This was so cool. I loved the different stories and the artwork and how it all combines together. I thoroughly enjoyed this and have talked it up to multiple friends already.
Chyanne A, Reviewer
Loved this one right here. As a New York native, Wu-Tang is definitely one of the best things to come out of this city. I love the images, the stories as well as the figurative language. Wu-Tang were more than just musicians and rappers. They took the craft very seriously and understood that its more than just music. It can affect your livelihood if you let it. There were so many lessons in this I think many people can take from it whether or not they decide to pursue music.
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