Heart of Thomas Story & Art by Moto Hagio Review
At an all boys’ school in Germany, Thomas’
death weighed heavily on those around him. Around the same time, a mysterious
boy appears who will shake Thomas’ school to its very core. As the drama unfolds,
how will all these connected people interact? One thing is for certain: at the
heart of it all lies Thomas.
Heart of Thomas is nothing short of
a masterpiece of LGBT comics. The characters are very well fleshed out, the
story is filled with twists and turns, and the art is very well done though
very different from modern Japanese comics (the series was created several
decades ago). Oddly though, Thomas is more of a background character. True he
is the one to set the plot in motion but for long periods of time the book will
go without so much as mentioning him.
The ending is particularly
frustrating from a romance fan’s standpoint. The story has lots of melodrama
though which makes the book hard to put down. In conclusion, Heart of Thomas is
a necessary read for those interested in historical comics and is every bit
compelling for people simply looking for a good read.
Heart of Thomas is available in English from Fantagraphics
Books.
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