MY RATING: 4 of 5 stars
Archival Quality is a graphic novel about Celeste “Cel” Walden who’s battling mental health issues on her own. Due to her condition, Cel was fired from her work as a library assistant; she searched for a new job online and found an archivist opening in the Logan Museum. She was hired immediately by Abayomi, the Chief Curator, and she was offered a free lodging in the museum’s apartment; Cel is required to work after museum hours thus the complimentary accommodation.
Working alone in a graveyard shift in a museum of medical history, Cel often encountered paranormal activities. Aside from that, she frequently dreamt of a woman who was trying to show Cel on what happened to her. The woman was seeking help from Cel, therefore, she tried to seek for clues alone. However, Abayomi found out what she was doing and he told Cel that he also experienced what she was facing. They team up and Holly, the librarian, later help them searching out what could be the ghost desires.
The tale of the Archival Quality may not be that spooky enough to frighten readers, but I like it because the story was actually interesting. And through careful consideration, readers will be left with the message that we should respect not only the living but also the remains of the dead.
