A period drama, Raging Clouds is a tale set in the patriarchal society of 16th-century Holland that presents an unlikely pair of women who struggle against the limitations imposed by this society, and do so in surprising ways. This 364 page black & white hardcover volume is the (print) graphic novel debut of Korean comic book artist, Yudori.   

 

Fantagraphics has this to say about it:   "In her lush manga style, Yudori imagines the period in rich detail with careful attention to settings and costumes, while evoking the cultural and societal standards of the time. She creates complex women characters who grapple with indignity over their social position, engage in lustful fantasies, and ultimately relish in seizing agency in their lives.   Raging Clouds is a powerful story about the role of women in society, the reality of existing within a non-consensual relationship, and the struggle to push back against the boundaries these women have been boxed into."  

 

  A preview is accessible via Issuu, HERE.  It’s modest, but certainly is enough to give you an idea of the art approach, as well as the reading experience in store.

 

 

You can learn more about Yudori and Raging Clouds by reading this short interview with her at Publisher's Weekly, HERE.