With each installment printed in its own distinct color, this volume includes the original two stories- The Plain Janes and Janes in Love-plus a never-before-seen third story, Janes Attack Back. Armed with her sketchbook and a mission of resistance, the PLAIN Janes are out to prove that passion, bravery, and a group of great friends can save anyone from the hell that is high school. She's determined not to let fear rule her life like it does her parents' and neighbors' lives. United by only two things-a shared name and frustration with the adults around them-the girls form a secret club dedicated to fighting suburban apathy with guerrilla works of art scattered around their small town.īut for Main Jane, the group is more than simple teenaged rebellion it's an act of survival. But then she finds where she belongs: at the reject table in the cafeteria, along with fellow misfits Brain Jayne, Theater Jane, and sporty Polly Jane. When artsy misfit Jane Beckles is forced to leave her beloved city life behind for the boring suburb of Kent Waters, she thinks her life is over. This cult classic graphic novel is perfect for fans of The LumberJanes and Awkward. It'd be interesting to try.Meet the Plain Janes-artist activists on a mission to wake up their sleepy suburban town. As a writer, I would welcome the challenge. 'I'm used to creating my own characters, but I'm not opposed to tackling established characters. 'I definitely want to do more work in comics and would love to try my hand at a monthly on an imprint like Vertigo,' she said. If 'The PLAIN Janes' does well, Castellucci would happily pen the further adventures of the Janes and is also eager to try her hand at other comic projects. I have so much respect for Jim and his work.' 'The first time he drew the Janes, I knew that they were girls that would tell me their secrets. 'I am enormously happy to have collaborated with Jim, whose art really makes my heart sing,' Castellucci continued. Jim Rugg taught me so much and I found that working with an artist as talented as he is was really very special. It made me look at telling stories in a new way, which as a writer, is very exciting. Writing 'The PLAIN Janes' has been a pleasant learning experience for Castellucci.

The plain janes by cecil castellucci