“One of the web's first complete graphic novels—a melancholy, enchantingly drawn meditation on imagination and yearning with that rarest of accomplishments in our field, a good ending!" Scott McCloud Creator of Understanding Comics "Perfect, perfect, perfect. A perfect concept, perfectly executed by a creator perfectly suited to the task. It's the kind of thoughtful, original work that creates a sense of wonder in the reader. I haven't been this delighted and surprised by a new book since Lions, Tigers and Bears. It owes little to any previous comic, and bless it for its aspirations, admirably achieved and beautifully realized. I loved it. Jim, I want your next graphic novel NOW, please, there's a good fellow." Gail Simone Writer of Birds of Prey, The Atom, Agent X and Gen 13 "If you think this is your typical ‘beautiful girl falls to Earth’ story, you are so, so wrong. It is a twisty psychological thriller about a place that grants wishes, taking away twice as much as it gives. Fans of Diana Wynne Jones will love it." Lea Hernandez Creator of Rumble Girls, Texas Steampunk Saga “Makeshift Miracle isn't just one of the best comics ever to appear on the Web. It's a graphic novel with genuine heart and soul, and an impressive debut from a gifted cartoonist.” Shaenon Garrity Creator of Narbonic “Makeshift Miracle is a brilliant, beautiful gem. Or rather, each page is a gem. Jim's use of monochromes is both eye-catching and profound, and taken as a whole this story is a BAG of gems. But don't read it just because it's pretty. Read it because it’s an evocative illustrated fable that will stay with you long after you've closed your browser.” Howard Tayler Creator of Schlock Mercenary "Here's a story that appeared out of nowhere, and captured the hearts and minds of readers everywhere. Makeshift Miracle is a milestone of online comicdom." Kristofer Straub Creator of Starslip Crisis "Makeshift Miracle has a lot to say about identity; about what you can do to improve your situation and why you should bother. A strong first graphic novel from Zubkavich that left me wanting a second... and third." Chris Butcher Reviewer at Comics 212 "Zubkavich has managed to infuse fantasy with humanity in ways that pleasantly surprised me as I read this wonderful story. Makeshift Miracle is a great accomplishment with the promise of more to come from this talented new author." Chip Zdarsky Creator of Comicstrip "Zubkavich does more with a monochramatic color scheme than most do with an unlimited palette. His ability to snare a reader with an intriguing plot is enviable to say the least.” Brad Guigar Creator of Evil Inc. Home / Archive / About / History / Tutorials / Praise