They’re what make the Stranger Things magic happen. Melded together though, these themes make something altogether original and remarkable. Taken separately, each theme has its own appeal. These themes include teen found family, ’80’s nostalgia, small town mysteries, comic relief, alternate universes, and supernatural horror. What makes this show so special? This train of thought led me to pinpoint the exact themes in Stranger Things that I love so much. After finishing season four, I began reflecting on what draws me in so strongly to the Stranger Things fandom. This show and its endearing characters have taken root in my heart, and I love returning to Hawkins with them each season.

Though if the Demogorgon was actually chasing me, I’m sure I wouldn’t make it far. Click here for info.Stranger Things returned with season four in May, and I powered through those episodes like the Demogorgon was chasing me. Hosted by East City Bookshop in Washington, DC. She lives near Portland, Oregon, and her latest book is A Map to the Sun. She has been self-publishing her own comics since she was 16 and has done various work for companies like Image Comics, First Second, Top Cow, Cartoon Network, DC, Dark Horse, Boom!, Namco, and BuzzFeed.

Her work aims to connect personally with individuals through storytelling and to cultivate a kinder, more understanding future. Sloane Leong is a self-taught cartoonist, artist, and writer of Hawaiian, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Native American, and European ancestries. She is the illustrator of George Takei's graphic memoir, They Called Us Enemy. Harmony Becker was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Though each of them has her own motivations and challenges, they all deal with language barriers, being a fish out of water, self discovery, love, and family. Nao came to Japan to reconnect with her Japanese heritage, while Hyejung and Tina came to find freedom and their own paths. The three of them became fast friends through living together in the Himawari House in Tokyo and attending the same Japanese cram school. Living in a new country is no walk in the park - Nao, Hyejung, and Tina can all attest to that. About Himawari House: A YA graphic novel about three foreign exchange students and the pleasures, and difficulties, of adjusting to living in Japan.

Himawari House by Harmony Becker