Dalston Monsterzz

Giant monsters and corrupt businessmen terrorize the East London district of Dalston. Roshan feels left out when pink-haired cool girl Lolly becomes involved with his best friend, Hay. But when Hay is captured, it's up to Roshan and Lolly to rescue him. As the unlikely duo search for Hay, they learn more about the origin of Dalston's monsters and their connection to greedy developers—one of whom is Lolly's stepfather. The action is fast-paced and the violence more slapstick than gruesome. Mann's vivid, candy-colored panels masterfully illustrate this disorienting alternate reality. The character designs are reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki's, with faces morphing from adorable to grotesque from panel to panel. Some of the dialogue includes regional slang and syntax, which may be off-putting to those outside of the UK, but familiar emotional beats and action sequences will help provide context to orient these readers.