--- product_id: 14756419 title: "Nimona: A Subversive Graphic Novel Adventure About Villainy, Identity, and Unexpected Loyalty" price: "56.76 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/14756419-nimona-a-subversive-graphic-novel-adventure-about-villainy-identity-unexpected store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Nimona: A Subversive Graphic Novel Adventure About Villainy, Identity, and Unexpected Loyalty **Price:** 56.76 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nimona: A Subversive Graphic Novel Adventure About Villainy, Identity, and Unexpected Loyalty - **How much does it cost?** 56.76 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/14756419-nimona-a-subversive-graphic-novel-adventure-about-villainy-identity-unexpected) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Now a Netflix animated film! Nimona is the New York Times bestselling graphic novel sensation from ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic. Kirkus says, “If you’re going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one.” Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from ND Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel has been hailed by critics and fans alike as the arrival of a “superstar” talent (NPR.org). Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit. Indies Choice Book of the Year * National Book Award Finalist * New York Times Bestseller * New York Times Notable Book * Kirkus Best Book * School Library Journal Best Book * Publishers Weekly Best Book * NPR Best Book * New York Public Library Best Book * Chicago Public Library Best Book Fans of ND Stevenson's beloved and bestselling Nimona won't want to miss his moving memoir-in-pictures, The Fire Never Goes Out , featuring short essays, mini-comics, and photographs that span eight eventful years in ND's young adult life. Review: A Soft Light in the Darkness; Totally Heart-Warming and Thought-Provoking - Nimona was first publsihed by Stevenson herself as a webcomic, which eventually grew into this fantastic 256 page graphic novel that earned recognition for being a finalist of the National Book Award! And although the graphic novel takes its name from the it's shapeshifting female protagonist, the story is not *really* about Nimona herself. It isn't really about protagonist Ballister Blackheart, once a hero in training and now the appointed villain, or his "nemesis" and the kingdom's champion Ambrosisus Goldenloin either. Rather, the story of Nimona - at it's heart - is about more than just good versus evil but the difference between good and just, nice and right, and the importance of intention. As Blackheart, now aided by the impulsive and massively destructive Nimona, endeavors to bring the injustices of the Insitution - the kingdom's version of the State Department and Department of Defense - to light and their "antics" soon reveal more than slightly sinister plots at the heart of the kingdom, the novel also reveals to each character the truth about themselves and the secrets held deep in their hearts. This graphic novel, at once whimsical and harrowing, pushes us to do the same and look inward, asking ourselves the question of whether or not we really are the people we *like* to believe we are, and are we ready to take the steps into becoming the people we're truly supposed to be? Slate reviewers said of Nimona, "[It's] [f]unny and vibrant. A kind of deadpan epic," and it's hard to describe the experience of the work in any other way (I also strongly recommend reading the reviews from the New York Times and the UK's the Independent). The never named fantasy realm the characters inhabit, with it's medieval setting and many anachronistic elements, also deepens the sense of...well, magic. The detailed choices of what looks modern by reader's perspective versus what remains in a more medieval style is really interesting, but doesn't distract and makes you want to know more about this world and dive deeper. In the same way, Stevenson tooled around with a number of stylistic options before deciding on the work that we see now, and in reading the bonus pages offered in the graphic novel you can see clearly how that choice impacts the action and movement present in each panel and our investment in the characters generating these actions. Color is another element which was obviously thought out carefully in the creation of Nimona. With Blackheart's and Goldenloin's names not only having color present in their names, but their designs being dark versus light to symbolically reinforce their positions as villain and hero - and then totally reject that cliché and turn it on it's head! Nimona is truly a work of art in both the visual and literary sense. Something that is gripping and tender and appropriate for all ages. Such an impressive and beautiful work. Review: Unexpected - I just received my copy of Nimona in the mail earlier tonight and have already devoured it in its entirety. It's not what I expected, but in all of the best ways. For some background, my recent avalanche of purchases of girl-centric comics was inspired by the Kickstarter for the anthology, Valor. Valor is, in short, amazing. The idea was to get together a bunch of comics and stories written by women featuring diverse girls kicking butt. And in that aspect, it succeeded wonderfully. However, due to the short nature of the pieces, it's hard to really develop a story. So I went seeking other fun girl power stories to share with the children (and adults, because comics are awesome) in my life. I couldn't be happier with Nimona. First of all, the entire story is contained in this hefty (at least for a comic/graphic novel) volume. There is enough story to really get a feel for the characters and their individual struggles, as well as the world that they live in. Nimona is not your typical protagonist. She's cheeky and likes to annoy her boss and often throws herself into bad situations for the fun of it. She has dark secrets and often makes the wrong decisions. She isn't concerned with the "rules" of being a villain. Her dialogue with Blackheart (and really all of the dialogue) is snappy and goofy and had me laughing out loud. The whole story is both hilarious and touching, even heartrending at times. So as an adult, definitely a must buy. For kids, I'd leave that to parent discretion. WARNINGS: Nimona is a smart story that doesn't pull punches. The characters are flawed individuals, and when the protagonists are villains, that often means that someone gets killed. There is also a certain running gag with names of heroes, particularly Sir Goldenloin and Sir Girthrod, and one joking news story about whether Sir Goldenloin's codpiece is overcompensation. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #14,582 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Young Adult Humorous Comics & Graphic Novels #3 in Young Adult Romance Comics & Graphic Novels #4 in Young Adult Coming of Age Comics & Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 6,262 Reviews | ## Images ![Nimona: A Subversive Graphic Novel Adventure About Villainy, Identity, and Unexpected Loyalty - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ieMD3aC4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Soft Light in the Darkness; Totally Heart-Warming and Thought-Provoking *by S***I on February 20, 2017* Nimona was first publsihed by Stevenson herself as a webcomic, which eventually grew into this fantastic 256 page graphic novel that earned recognition for being a finalist of the National Book Award! And although the graphic novel takes its name from the it's shapeshifting female protagonist, the story is not *really* about Nimona herself. It isn't really about protagonist Ballister Blackheart, once a hero in training and now the appointed villain, or his "nemesis" and the kingdom's champion Ambrosisus Goldenloin either. Rather, the story of Nimona - at it's heart - is about more than just good versus evil but the difference between good and just, nice and right, and the importance of intention. As Blackheart, now aided by the impulsive and massively destructive Nimona, endeavors to bring the injustices of the Insitution - the kingdom's version of the State Department and Department of Defense - to light and their "antics" soon reveal more than slightly sinister plots at the heart of the kingdom, the novel also reveals to each character the truth about themselves and the secrets held deep in their hearts. This graphic novel, at once whimsical and harrowing, pushes us to do the same and look inward, asking ourselves the question of whether or not we really are the people we *like* to believe we are, and are we ready to take the steps into becoming the people we're truly supposed to be? Slate reviewers said of Nimona, "[It's] [f]unny and vibrant. A kind of deadpan epic," and it's hard to describe the experience of the work in any other way (I also strongly recommend reading the reviews from the New York Times and the UK's the Independent). The never named fantasy realm the characters inhabit, with it's medieval setting and many anachronistic elements, also deepens the sense of...well, magic. The detailed choices of what looks modern by reader's perspective versus what remains in a more medieval style is really interesting, but doesn't distract and makes you want to know more about this world and dive deeper. In the same way, Stevenson tooled around with a number of stylistic options before deciding on the work that we see now, and in reading the bonus pages offered in the graphic novel you can see clearly how that choice impacts the action and movement present in each panel and our investment in the characters generating these actions. Color is another element which was obviously thought out carefully in the creation of Nimona. With Blackheart's and Goldenloin's names not only having color present in their names, but their designs being dark versus light to symbolically reinforce their positions as villain and hero - and then totally reject that cliché and turn it on it's head! Nimona is truly a work of art in both the visual and literary sense. Something that is gripping and tender and appropriate for all ages. Such an impressive and beautiful work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unexpected *by S***S on September 10, 2015* I just received my copy of Nimona in the mail earlier tonight and have already devoured it in its entirety. It's not what I expected, but in all of the best ways. For some background, my recent avalanche of purchases of girl-centric comics was inspired by the Kickstarter for the anthology, Valor. Valor is, in short, amazing. The idea was to get together a bunch of comics and stories written by women featuring diverse girls kicking butt. And in that aspect, it succeeded wonderfully. However, due to the short nature of the pieces, it's hard to really develop a story. So I went seeking other fun girl power stories to share with the children (and adults, because comics are awesome) in my life. I couldn't be happier with Nimona. First of all, the entire story is contained in this hefty (at least for a comic/graphic novel) volume. There is enough story to really get a feel for the characters and their individual struggles, as well as the world that they live in. Nimona is not your typical protagonist. She's cheeky and likes to annoy her boss and often throws herself into bad situations for the fun of it. She has dark secrets and often makes the wrong decisions. She isn't concerned with the "rules" of being a villain. Her dialogue with Blackheart (and really all of the dialogue) is snappy and goofy and had me laughing out loud. The whole story is both hilarious and touching, even heartrending at times. So as an adult, definitely a must buy. For kids, I'd leave that to parent discretion. WARNINGS: Nimona is a smart story that doesn't pull punches. The characters are flawed individuals, and when the protagonists are villains, that often means that someone gets killed. There is also a certain running gag with names of heroes, particularly Sir Goldenloin and Sir Girthrod, and one joking news story about whether Sir Goldenloin's codpiece is overcompensation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***L on July 16, 2026* ND Stevenson's Nimona is a book about a shapeshifting sidekick and a supervillan out to prove a point. There's a lot of action and violence, great for people who like that genre. The story was interesting as easy to follow, and was well written, with good character progression and perspective. It was funny and the art was well made. However, the story did leave a lot of loose ends, which was a letdown after a good book. For example, the book gives only vague insight into Nimona's backstory, even though the story is mostly centered on what Nimona is. The ending felt rushed, feeling to fast-paced without much detail, unlike much of the book. In total, it was a clean, well-written story that was only let down by it's ending. I would reccomend this book to anyone 10 years or older who likes the action genres. Therefore, I give it 4 stars. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/14756419-nimona-a-subversive-graphic-novel-adventure-about-villainy-identity-unexpected](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/14756419-nimona-a-subversive-graphic-novel-adventure-about-villainy-identity-unexpected) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*