(pb; 2020, 2021: graphic novel, collecting issues 1-6 of the Dark Horse miniseries. Volume 6 of the six-volume Resident Alien graphic novel series, published by Dark Horse Comics.)
From the back cover
“Harry’s learned a lot about himself and the possibility that other aliens have been stranded on Earth, too. He needs to figure out what to do with Honey, the only resident in Patience, USA, who sees him in his true alien form, as well as deal with his feelings toward Asta, his best friend. Brad and Amanda’s wedding day draws near. Dan is concerned about Harry’s safety, and a sinister federal agent pretending to be a new Patience resident visits Harry’s clinic for a checkup!”
Review
Ride’s, the (possibly) final entry in the five-book Resident graphic novel series, is as gentle, intriguing, character-centric and vibe-true as its predecessor books. In this one, romance is on the rise as Amanda and Bradley prepare to get married, but not without a hitch involving Amanda’s daughter (Honey, the only human in Patience who can see Harry’s true form). There’s also a paint ball sniper loose in the small town, one that isn’t fond of cops, as well as a federal agent (Mr. Jones) getting closer to sussing out Harry’s alien identity. And Ethan, Harry’s vacation-replacement doctor, might be more than he and others originally thought.
Ride’s is excellent in its quiet way, like the books that came before it. The stories, characters, and hybrid genre elements are emotionally effective, well-edited and feel organic, making this a seamless, engaging and mildly twisty finish for the Resident series. Worth owning, this.
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