Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #5

Writer – Brandon Montclaire, Amy Reeder
Artist – Natacha Bustos
Colours – Tamra Bonvillain
Letters – VC’s Travis Lanham

Lunella may have thought she had it bad before, but thanks to her recent escapades, any level of trust people might have had for her is all but gone. All that is, except for Devil. So while her every move is watched from dawn to dusk, Lunella still manages to sneak out, free from prying eyes. One of the first things she means to accomplish is the rescuing of Devil Dinosaur, for though she will not admit it, she cares for the big red lug and he is the only one who she can truly count on as a friend. Brandon Montclaire and Amy Reeder continue to nail the all-ages feel of this book perfectly, for even though it features a child as its heroine and lead protagonist and a giant red dinosaur, the story still manages to be captivating and the artwork by Natacha Bustos, compelling. You have to feel a little empathy for Lunella and the frustration she feels as she believes herself able to handle anything while those around her do not. The relationship between Lunella and Devil is charming despite him being a fearsome creature and able to kill her in-between the spaces of a heartbeat, for deep inside, he is just a puppy looking for a little love and attention. Getting noticed for all the wrong reasons are the Killer Folk who have become the new gang in town and are causing all sorts of mischief. They still have the Kree Omniwave Projector and they tread a line between the past and new found thrills of today. With the events that transpire, you have to wonder just where it is that Lunella is going to hide Devil now that she has him free and how she is going to stop anyone like the Hulk or S.H.I.E.L.D. from capturing him again? Also, what is she going to do about the Killer Folk and when is Moon Boy going to make another appearance? With a lot of action and a good dose of mystery, the book has everything that anyone at any age can enjoy.

4 out of 5

Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat #4

Writer – Kate Leth
Artist – Brittney L. Williams
Colours – Megan Wilson
Letters – VC’s Clayton Cowles

Once again, Patsy has found a new job as every previous form of employment she has had has simply not worked out for one reason or another – the common factor being Patsy. Little does she know that she is going to have another hectic day ahead of her with the return of an old foe. When you think of eclectic and a little off the beaten path, Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat by Kate Leth and Brittney L. Williams is that book. It truly sets itself apart from the other Marvel books, though it finds itself in good company with other titles like Howard the Duck and Squirrel Girl. Patsy has had a rough life, though things have been better of late – her life now filled with friends old and new and an apartment to live in, though money tends to be hard to come by. Her current foes are ones that have come crawling out of the past with the real villain being her old friend Hedy Wolfe who now owns the publishing rights to the comic books she used to appear in. This story finds Casiolena having returned and wanting to raise an army and cause all sorts of villainy. There is only one thing standing in her way and that is Patsy and a boatload of humour courtesy of Leth. It is a truly funny face-off between the two archenemies, if archenemies they can be called, and for their first meeting in a long time, it ends in a stalemate. Sort of. It seems Casiolena has recruited a few superpowered minions so it is a good thing that everyone’s favourtie Hellcat has brought Valkyrie along for a little help. The odds might not be in their favour, but Patsy is sure to get a little more help if things heat up. Hopefully. A great story with some phenomenal artwork make Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat one of the greatest books put out by any company at the moment.

4.5 out of 5