Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel is a graphic novel about a critically ill boy who gets accidentally taken to the afterlife (Ghostopolis) prematurely "I'm not dead yet!". The images are quite dark at times and the subject matter can be heavy (death and dying, a deadbeat dad, broken family relationships, failed love) but it is also sprinkled with humour. A skeleton king blushing, some bathroom humour and Benedict Arnold, a hapless traitor even in the afterlife. There is reference to God (named Joe in this case), forgiveness, redemption and second chances. Being a graphic novel, it is not text heavy and I think that even the most reluctant readers might be able to enjoy it.
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