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Aya #[1]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the first two chapters of Marguerite Abouet and Clément Oubrerie's acclaimed graphic novel series, following the lives of teenagers in the Ivory Coast during the 1970s. The story centers on Aya, a level-headed young woman navigating friendship, family, and romance in the bustling neighborhood of Yopougon. With warm, vibrant art and a slice-of-life narrative, the book offers a rare and affectionate portrait of West African urban life, free from the usual stereotypes of poverty or conflict.
"Aya" (2007) offers a vibrant, slice-of-life glimpse into the everyday rhythms of life in Abidjan, thanks to the collaborative storytelling of Marguerite Abouet and Helge Dascher, and the warm, detailed artwork of Clément Oubrerie. With its playful mix of cultural notes—like the meaning of Pagne, the art of rolling your tassaba, and recipes for Gnaman Koudji and Peanut Sauce—the issue feels like a lovingly drawn postcard from a world rich in flavor and rhythm. The cover, also by Oubrerie, captures the story’s lively spirit in bold, expressive lines.
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↩ Reprints Aya de Yopougon #1 (2005)
Reprinted in Aya #[1] (2012), Drawn & Quarterly: Twenty-Five Years of Contemporary Cartooning, Comics, and Graphic Novels #[nn] (2015)
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