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A Peek into Roller Girl

h1 March 12th, 2015 by jules


“IS THAT ALL YOU CAN DO?!? SHOW ME YOUR WARFACE!!”


 

Last week at Kirkus, I had a lovely conversation (here) with Victoria Jamieson about her graphic novel, Roller Girl (Dial, March 2015). Today, she shares some early sketches and final art (without text) from the book.

Enjoy.

 



Sketches of book’s opening spread
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“RRRR-OLLER DERBY?!”
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“… At first I couldn’t tell what was going on —
just a bunch of skating, hitting, and falling.”


 


Early sketch: “‘Ooh, and Rainbow Bite takes a big hit in turn two!'”


 


Early sketch: “C’mon, it’s time to go, weirdo!”
(Click to enlarge)


 


“Everyone ready? On the track!”
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“The jammer was obviously the most important player. She had to be fast.
And wily. She was the star — just like Rainbow Bite. …”


 


“‘Try this on! This looks cute!'”


 


“‘Let’s do this.'”


 


“… And a massive hit to Asteroid!
Braidy Punch just launched her way into orbit!”


 



 

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ROLLER GIRL. Copyright © 2015 by Victoria Jamieson. Published by Dial, New York. All images here reproduced by permission of Victoria Jamieson.





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