Review by Kris

The law is a confusing thing. And more money that can be made, more laws are created to protect that information. In Bound By Law? we are introduced to documentary filmmaker Akiko. She wants to create a documentary about New York City. But with copyright protections, trademarks, and rights to the public domain can Akiko walk this field full of landmines unscathed?

I will be the first to admit I know very little about the public domain, copyright, and trademark law. Honestly it isn’t something that I’m terribly interested in learning a whole lot about, but me being the good citizen that I am (I vote, I stay abreast of the issues, etc.) I figured that I should take a looksie into this comic. It was created by several professors at Duke University to help bring fair use to the forefront. This creative look at something that could be so convoluted brings a relatively important law down from lawyer-speak to layman English. By introducing this topic through a comic not only makes it easy for someone like me, who happens to be a total dunce, but also makes it accessible for someone in middle school, high school, or of college age. Especially in this day and age of the internet where pointing and clicking, dragging and dropping, and right-click and saving are virtually everyday occurrences.

I must be clear on a couple points though. Even though I found this to be a great and quick overview of laws about the public domain it does get a little dry in spots. But it is about the law so it’s bound to boring in a couple spots. Another thing is I don’t read much in the way of comic books that have been created by western artists. I read mostly manga so in regards to the art I’m much more familiar, comfortable, and enjoy the manga format. This is definitely a western style. One thing I did enjoy about the art is some of the layouts that the artist created are a collage effect as opposed to being traditional comic art in boxed panels. I must say that even though I have a couple hang-ups I still feel that this is a worthy piece to pick up. By creating a fictional heroine determined to create her documentary and using this character along with the heroes of the public domain, Duke University’s Center for the Study of the Public Domain has enlightened one dumb chic and by shining a light on this issue makes it one more thing about which I can carry on a knowledgeable discussion.

Ummmmmmm…….

How to keep track of your friends in the Hall H crowds.

So, I went to Comic Con San Diego and it was a very mixed experience. On the one hand, I went to some wonderful panels and got to see “First Flight,” on the other, I could hardly get through the crowds to see or do much more than that.

I took the 8:30 train from LA and checked my suitcase at the con. I have to wonder why the bag checkers rifle through the bags, but they do. I went into Hall H and was shocked by the crowds and humidity. The Thursday crowd was as bad as Saturday usually is. This caused me to wonder what Saturday would be like: how could it possibly be worse? But felt certain that it could.

It was very sweaty in Hall H. I remember walking into the convention center in 2003 and it was like waking into a swamp This was similar, except the swampiness was confined to Hall H.

Undaunted, I shouldered my way through the crowd and wound up in the VIZ booth.

I got a big hug and a powder blue VIZ bag from the wonderful Ev Duboq.

She and Jane Lui have been wonderful to J LHLS over the years.

I continued on to the Prism Booth because I was on a mission from Brad Rader to deliver an envelope for him. I left it with Justin Hall. I assume it got where it was supposed to go, teeth marks et al.

I was hungry by then, so I went out to meet Wendy Lee of Furies Press

for lunch at The Tin Fish

And it was very yummy. Crowded as usual, but also delicious as usual.

After lunch we braved the hall again, ran into Fred Lui of Digital Manga, and stopped by Square Enix to say hello to Amelia C, who wasn’t there at that moment. I then braved the baggage check, wheeled my suitcase to La Pensione Hotel and took a shower and a nap.

A few hours later, I went off to see the Green Lantern feature, “First Flight,” and loved it. But first, I had dinner at The Burger Lounge at it was one of the best burgers ever. I ate there twice this trip. I think I got smarter this trip, I altered my route from the tram to the hotel and found The Burger Lounge and a lovely bakery to have breakfast in. I bought a three day tram pass so I wasn’t stressed about getting a ticket in time to make the trams (which do not run frequently enough on Saturday, but are great on Thursday and Friday).

I got up on Friday and made it to the Comics Arts Conference Session #5: Fan Power. There was a talk by Dr. Daniel Debowy about the Millennial generation hero, who, unlike his Oedipal predecessor, wins by not competing. He used the example of how Luke Skywalker would rather die than kill or be killed by his father in battle. Dr. Debowy mainly used examples from the TV show “Heroes,” which I’ve never seen, for his talk, but it wasn’t necessary to know the show to get a lot out of his talk. I later interviewed him about it. The next speaker was Andrew Friedenthal who had a paper on the pros and cons of how Wonder Woman became a feminist icon due to Gloria Steinem’s fangirling her. Also interesting stuff.

Then I went off to the 70s comics panel because there is nothing cooler than guys who have great careers in comics and can let their hair down and say whatever the hell they want to say. But first I wandered into the preceding panel about Gene Colon…who was not there, so Mark E and Marv W were telling Gene C stories.

That’s Gene Colon in the red hat.

As the 70s panel guys came in, they told Gene C stories. It was great! Then they talked about the 70s until Gene C arrived and then they talked to Gene until he had to leave. Then there were questions and the question that stuck in my mind, probably because of the panel before, was asked of the whole panel: “When you went into comics, did you want to be the next Jack Kirby?” And the answer was great: they all went into comics because they wanted to draw comics. Mark E had the best answer, that he wanted to be Rob Petrie: write comedy all day, trip over ottomans, and sleep with someone who looked like Mary Tyler Moore. Not a bad aspiration at all. He wrote “Welcome back, Kotter,” my favorite show of those years, so he’s a god to me. He and Marv W were very funny moderators, actually the whole panel was a riot. I’m sorry I never got Elliott S’s last name.

I would have stayed for the next panel, but I had a horrible headache and needed to get out of the crowds and stuffiness (it was stuffy on the second level). After some Advil, a shower and nap, I came back for the “Four Color Reality: Making Comics Relevant to Readers Across Cultures,” which was about getting more diversity in comics. Many fascinating things were said, but the basic message was just do it and ignore the fall out from the lunatics because there will always be fall out from lunatics. I got to meet Gail Simone and she is just as gracious as I’ve always heard she was.

And Stuart Moore, who’s editing co-writing “The 99,” which is a comic about the 99 attributes of God in Islam. The other writer, Naif Al-Mutawa, was inspired to get this comic book going because he was traveling in the Middle East and came across trading cards for kids illustrating how to become suicide bombers. Dr. Al-Mutawa felt a comic for children about Islamic superheroes would be a good thing. I think it’s overdue and I’m very impressed and really enjoying the issue of “The 99″ I got at the panel.

So, I was very tired and went back to the hotel and slept. I woke up on Saturday with a horrible headache and just couldn’t face another day at the con. I think I might have gotten a little dehydrated and it just kicked my ass, alas.

I was disappointed that I didn’t get to shop in Artist Alley and the Small Press Pavilion—too many crowds, too much stress—which was a helluva shame because I go to Comic Con to find new comic artists and see what the small presses are doing. A quaint idea, I know, but I’m funny that way.

These and more photos at Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/38976931@N06/tags/comicconsd2009/. I took some very bad photos at this con, partly because I wasn’t feeling great and I’d forgotten my camera battery charger and the camera focus goes to hell when the battery is low. Oh well. There lots of promotional stuff going on across the street from the con, and also some odd Christian protest and a guy who didn’t like the Octomom. It was a circus, yes, indeed.

Stuff I did from the program notes:

Thursday

8:00-9:30 Green Lantern: First Flight World Premiere—Warner Home Video, Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation proudly present the World Premiere of Green Lantern: First Flight, the fifth DC Universe animated original PG-13 movie. Green Lantern: First Flight finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe. Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) leads the cast as the voice of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. The cast includes Emmy Award nominee Victor Garber (Milk, Titanic), Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica), Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs), Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and John Larroquette (Night Court). Produced by animation legend Bruce Timm, Green Lantern: First Flight is directed by Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman) and scripted by four-time Emmy Award–winning writer Alan Burnett (The Batman). Warner Home Video will release Green Lantern: First Flight on Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD on July 28, 2009. Ballroom 20

Friday

10:30-11:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #5: Fan Power—Daniel Debowy (MGH and McLean Hospitals) argues that the Millennial generation, represented by Hiro and Ando of NBC’s Heroes, has moved away from Oedipal narratives of individuals desiring parental power toward quests that end with abandoning it. Andrew Friedenthal (Dartmouth University) examines the 1968 revision of Wonder Woman into a kung-fu superspy and the push by second-wave feminist activists to “rescue” Wonder Woman, and finds she is ultimately a moneymaking commodity and fan appropriation can only go so far. Room 30AB

12:00-1:30 That ’70s Panel—Comic-Con started in the nostalgic decade of the 1970s, and this panel—moderated by Mark Evanier—takes a look at the comics industry way back then. Joining Mark are comic book superstars writer/editor Marv Wolfman, and Comic-Con special guests Steve Leialoha (Howard the Duck), Mike Royer (inker, Jack Kirby’s Fourth World books), Doug Moench (writer, Moon Knight, Master of Kung Fu), Nicola Cuti (writer, co-creator, E-Man), and a few surprises. Bell-bottoms optional. Room 8

6:30-7:30 Four Color Reality: Making Comics Relevant to Readers Across Cultures— Comic book stories have become the core of American pop culture—is there a big-budget spectacular that doesn’t in some fashion owe its existence to comic book roots these days? But sales of traditional-format comic books themselves have been in decline for years. This panel explores one reason for this shrinking market: the divergence between the identities of mainstream comic icons, who are typically straight, white, male, and American, and the demographic makeup of a new generation of readers. How can the comic book industry connect with changing audiences—not just of diverse races and backgrounds, but of different cultural and national origins as well? Moderated by Jeff Yang (editor-in-chief, Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology). Panelists include Dwayne McDuffie (Milestone Comics, JLA, Ben 10: Alien Force), Gail Simone (Wonder Woman), Gene Yang (American Born Chinese, The Eternal Smile), Stuart Moore (Wolverine: Noir, The 99), and Jai Nitz (Blue Beetle, El Diablo). Room 3

Iron Man: Beneath the Armor

Review by Budd

Iron Man stormed into theaters in 2008 introducing him to a world that may have never known him otherwise. This history into Iron Man fills in the gaps and lets you know how the original story went down. This book is filled with interviews with a plethora of people who worked on Iron Man over the years.

The chapters are broken down into the different eras of Iron Man comics. There is a section leading into the movie with some neat trivia. Character bios take up the last third of the book and cover pretty much anyone you can think of or have read about to that point. The last section has a break down of the different armors, what they did, and when Stark wore them.

The really great thing about this book is the illustrations. They have covers and snippets from issues going all the way back. Mingled in are pictures of promotional items and toys. These illustrations give you a grasp on how the character and comic art have changed over the years. There are even some original illustrations that are beautifully done in there.

This book is great for comic fans or those who have just recently been attracted to the Iron Man Character. Not only that, but this book goes in depth on the state of the industry that caused the comic and all comics to go certain directions. This a very educational book and is very well put together. Highly recommeded.

Prodigal Son Volume 1

Review By Budd

Wolverine is a fan favorite character in Marvel comic books. He was first featured in the Incredible Hulk comics and soon found himself as a member of the New X-Men. His past has always been shrouded in mystery. Wolverine: Prodigal Son is a re-imagining of the Logan character in a more youthful, modern setting with manga style artwork.

The story follows young Logan as he trains in a secluded, Canadian dojo. He was left there several years earlier with no memory of who he was or where he came from. At the school, Logan must master his martial arts skills without falling back on his incredible healing factor. Like most schools, Logan doesn’t get along with everyone but has a few very close friends.

When Logan first came to the school, he humiliated the schools best student, Morgan, in a fight. Morgan soon left the school only to let the humiliation simmer into hate. Now Morgan is back and he has brought a secret military organization with him.

This was a fun read and it completely resets the Wolverine story line. They shied away from using other established characters in this manga and stayed pretty true to what is considered cannon on Wolverine’s healing abilities. They come up with a clever reason as to why he has the nickname Wolverine as well. The story was okay, but it did emphasize that Logan’s biggest weakness is his reliance on his mutant abilities. It really hammers this home and it seems as if they are setting something bigger up.

I would recommend this to Wolverine fans that can handle this new interpretation of the character. If you aren’t familiar with Wolverine or you have just seen the X-Men movies, you should enjoy this as well. The book is rated 13+ due to some language and violence.

Fables #75

Review by Budd Black

Fables #75 is not a starting off point, but it is a must read to go forward. It is the culmination of the War and Pieces storyline that brings Fabletown head to head with Homelands. The artistic team deserves acclaim for bringing these epic battles to life. Willingham knocks the story out of the park as it changes everything. Sacrifices are made, fugitives are brought to justice, and lives are lost. The uncertainty and horrors of war are conveyed with words and images in this book. My only complaint is that it seemed almost rushed. Things are wrapped up with a little bow on top very quickly once the divisive blow is struck.

As this is in DC’s Vertigo line, this title is not for children despite it being about fairy tale/fable characters. This was my first time reading the Fables comic and although I was a little lost, I was able to pick up some key plot points rather easily and enjoy the book. This issue has definitely peaked my interest in the series and I will be looking for the collections down the road. This issue can also be found in Fables Vol. 11: War and Pieces.

Batman Unauthorized: Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City

Review by Linda Yau

With the New York Comic Con approaching in several more weeks, I figure it would be a good time to review this book. Batman Unauthorized is a series of eighteen essays that explores various aspects of the franchise of Batman. Topics cover from the sidekicks, to location, to possibilities, to villians, and even the identity/health of Batman; hardly anything is left unturned in this book. I bet the various writers in this book had fun researching for this book.

This is a book that is an example of an industry trying to be taken more seriously, and the content of this book is by some aspects worth more than the original pulp paper the comic was printed on. There is criticism and annotations that is similar to the Shakespearean criticisms out there. As a librarian, I can note of these chapters being actual researched content, that are with quotes, and references. What this book lacks though are images, that can be referred to.

The franchise of Batman has been long lasting, whereas many other superheros slowly lost their popularity. There is a popularity of Batman, where the man is reinvented or reinterpreted time and time again. Is he a campy Super hero that was depicted by Adam West, or is he the tormented soul that is represented in the Batman: The Dark Knight Returns comic series? That would be the fan’s preference though, this book tries to bring an unbiased approach to the Caped hero.

My opinion is this a book to be read if you are already a fan of the series from the comic books or the movie, or wish to learn more about different aspects of the series. One last criticism I have though is the lack of mention for the Bruce Timm’s animated versions of Batman, which I feel is also an interpretation of the Batman franchise.

Comics ought to be a great type of content to read on a hand-held computer, but I haven’t been really excited about comics on a hand-held device until now. iVerse Media has created a great reading experience on the iPhone with their iVerse Comic Reader. This app could be a case study on how to make digital comics work well on the small screen. Here is a list of my requirements, and how iVerse satisfied them:

1. The text must be easy to read

I don’t want to look at tiny, blurry text, or spend all my time zooming in to read the text then zooming back out to look at the drawings. Having to manually zoom and pan all the time makes reading feel like a chore. iVerse formats their titles with one panel per iPhone screen, with the iPhone held in landscape orientation. This makes the panel around the same size it would be in a printed book, so no zooming is needed.

2. Loading the next page/panel should take no longer than turning a page on a physical book

Immediacy is a critical part of the comics reading experience. Loading the next chunk of digital content should take no longer than a second, so it feels like turning the page of a physical book. While in theory it may sound OK for a transition to take slightly longer, maybe 2-5 seconds, it fundamentally changes the quality of the interaction into time spent waiting for an aggravating device that can’t keep up with the reader. The iVerse comics change panels very quickly, with a satisfying and simple touch screen interface. I found it fun to use. They provide an option to change the transition to a fancy “page curl” effect, which looks nice, but after a while I went back to the default sliding effect, because I liked the feel of how the new panel moved over and seemed to click into place.

3. Obtaining content must be easy

The iTunes store makes it as easy to download a new comic as it is to get a song. Ideally I would also want to be able to subscribe to comics the same way I can subscribe to podcasts, and get new issues automatically when they are released. I hope this feature gets added eventually.

4. Offer a free trial

iVerse has several issues available for free (at the time of this writing), including OZ: The Manga and Neozoic. There’s really no reason not to try these out.

5. Keep it simple
I don’t need a reader to have tons of features, I just want it to work reliably and simply. The iVerse reader gets this right. It automatically remembers your place in a comic, and lets you navigate one panel at a time or with a slider. But it doesn’t clutter up the reader with confusing features.

I only have one minor problem with the iVerse reader interface: when you go forward from the last panel, it wraps around to the last panel, but if you did it by accident there is no convenient way to reverse the process. I wish that scrolling the “wrong way” from the first panel would take you to the last one, provided you have already seen it.

6. Content can’t be too short

I don’t want reading a comic to take less time than downloading it. If the content is only a few pages long, I’m going to feel kind of ripped off, even if the download was free! The iVerse comics have plenty of digital “heft” to them. When I got to the end I did want more, but I felt like I had read a full comic and not just a few panels.

7. Quality content and sensible prices

Great digital delivery won’t make a bad comic good. So far, I’ve been impressed with the quality of the iVerse comics. The black-and-white title OZ: The Manga is fun, though it does suffer a bit from not having as much visual style as the Dorothy of Oz manga. I really liked the science fiction dinosaur story Neozoic. Its colors look great on the iPhone, and it starts off with a witty explanation of why dinosaurs didn’t go extinct. The iVerse titles are all $0.99, which I think is a perfect price.

All in all, iVerse has done a great job, and I’d recommend these iPhone apps. Check out the video of the iVerse Reader in action.

Owly: Tiny Tales

Review by Kris

Owly is a kind-hearted owl who cares for all those around him. His best friend is a worm and he associates with many fun characters in the place where he lives. He has many adventures like entering the ultimate birdbath contest, to helping his many friends out of all kinds of trouble. This is a collection of comics that Andy Runton published for free comic book day at conventions and out of print collections of tales.

Owly is a new type of hero. He may not be fighting crime, cleaning up evil, and those types of things, but Owly does put others before himself. He is adorably drawn and all of the other animals that inhabit the town that Owly lives in are so cute and cuddly you just want to snuggle with them. There are lessons that can be learned from this book and can help start great conversations between kids and their parents. In a world where the self is valued before the welfare of others Owly shows us that life is much more fulfilling when you help others.

There aren’t any words in this comic and it is a title that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. This is the fifth book in a series of many Owly tales. I enjoyed this book immensely and want to check out the other books in the series. Owly: Tiny Tales is endearing from beginning to end and can be enjoyed by all!

World of Warcraft: Ashbringer #1

Review by Jilly Gee

The first of a four-part miniseries titled Ashbringer, this comic shows readers the life of Alexandros Mograine, starting from the time that he first picks up the object that would become part of the legendary Ashbringer sword.  Highlord Mograine worked with other humans and dwarves, trying to find a way to stop the Scourge and their plague from turning everyone into undead.  Not just a story about being all heroic and saving humankind, Highlord Mograine also has his faults, as a father who shows favortism, as a human who cannot separate the "not-as-bad" undead from the "really bad" undead and forces the same punishment on them all.

Always interested in learning more about the history of Azeroth, I enjoyed reading a narrative rather than just a description of events via wiki articles.  Seeing the heroes mention Prince Arthas killing innocents to stop the plague, seeing Mograine’s treatment of Renault, it all fed the egotistical, know-it-all part of me going, "Hah, I know what this is leading to!"  Despite massive time jumps, even those not already fans of the Warcraft series should get a clear picture of Highlord Mograine’s life, with his lengthy (for a comic) explanations of his family life and his beliefs to his companions.  Those who are not already fans of the kind of fantasy involving orcs and such in general, however, aren’t going to find anything special or different to change their minds in Ashbringer.

Too Cool to be Forgotten

Review by Kris

I’m pretty sure high school was a pretty traumatic time in most peoples lives. I know it played a huge part, in both good and bad, in my life and changed me forever. I think the only people who weren’t traumatized by their high school experience were the jocks, cheerleaders, etc. In Alex Robinson’s Too Cool to be Forgotten Andy Wicks has to relive his high school days.

Andy Wicks has been a smoker for ages and has tried just about everything to quit. All these attempts have been for naught. In a last ditch attempt he decides to visit a hypnotist. Not knowing what to expect but what harm can it cause. It seems like a lot of trouble can come through hypnosis. He seems to be transported back in time to 1985. In 1985 he was just a lowly high school student. He’s a forty-year-old man trapped in a gangly teenage boy body. Will Andy be able to change his ways and be able to return to the present or will he be forced to relive high school again.

I knew immediately that I would like this title. I mean anyone who had a hard time finding their niche in high school would completely relate to the character of Andy Wicks. Andy was able to go from being a dud to a stud by asking out the girl of his dreams, thanks to his confidence of now being a forty-year-old. It was a touching piece and ended in quite the twist turn, which added a new dimension to the story. The art complimented the story well and you really get sucked in. The thing that first drew my attention was the cover. It is created to look like a pack of cigarettes, font and all. Even though the story starts out as Andy’s quest to quit smoking and ends up being a journey of self-discovery and closure.

The quality of this release by Top Shelf Productions is stellar. It’s a hardbound volume and is printed on high quality white paper. The production of this piece only adds beauty to an already amazing, touching tale. Pick it up, you won’t be sorry.

Korgi: The Cosmic Collector

Review by Kris

Korgi Hollow is the home for many magical creatures, namely Mollies and Korgis. Mollies are fairy-like creatures and they work with magical Korgis. Korgis are like Welsh Corgis (you know the dogs that the Queen of England raises) that are able to breathe fire. Things are peaceful in Korgi Hollow, until a strange creature starts collecting Mollie wings. Ivy and her Korgi cub Sprout decide to investigate.

While Ivy and Sprout are out investigating we meet out wing collector, and he not of this world. Black 7, the outer space visitor, has his eyes set on Ivy and her wings. Once he has her wings he takes off back home to proudly display his treasure. Thanks to the help from Lump and Scarlett, Ivy and Sprout were able to find Black 7′s makeshift home. It is filled to the brim with Mollie wings and robot toys. Will Ivy and Sprout be able to get her wings back?

Korgi: The Cosmic Collector is a book that anyone regardless of age can enjoy. Korgi Hollow looks like a true fairytale land with its lush backdrops and charismatic characters. There are no words used in the story, so it is truly an all ages comic. All of the characters are truly adorable, even Black 7. This is a truly imaginative world that Christian Slade has created. Since this is the second book I had to jump right into the middle of the story. Yet it was easy to follow and at the end of the book the character profiles are provided so you can keep track of who’s who for the next time you read through it. This is a great introduction to a fabulous fantasy world that will last in your memory forever. If you enjoy stories like The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, and even The Hobbit, Korgi: The Cosmic Collector is definitely for you.

Top Shelf Productions has presented this publication beautifully. It has a smooth matte cover with a beautiful picture of Ivy and Sprout on the front. Even though it is a paper back the materials for the cover is of high quality and it has flaps like dust jacket flaps.

This is a great book to grab off the shelf and enjoy with your children, or in my case alone. It’s a quick read but it will transport you to an exciting world much different and more magical than ours.

Johnny Boo: The Best Little Ghost in the World

Review by Kris

Johnny Boo is not only the best little ghost in the world, but he’s also the cutest. In Johnny Boo: The Best Little Ghost in the World he and his pet Squiggle have some pretty crazy adventures. They meet an ice cream monster and Johnny Boo has to save Squiggle because the ice cream monster accidentally ate Squiggle along with the ice cream. I guess that’ll happen when you get a little excited when someone opens up a vat of your favorite food. Thanks to Johnny’s special “Boo” power he is able to save the day!

Not only is Johnny Boo adorable, but he also has one groovy hairdo. I found this little book a fun read. This is a book for children, but it’s a book that parents can enjoy while reading it with their kids. The story is presented in the comic book format. I’ve always felt that reading books in different formats is great for learning. This sweet story shows that not all ghosts and monsters are scary.

James Kochalka’s art is so endearing. I fell in love with it when I looked at the cover. I know you aren’t supposed to judge a book by its cover. In the case of Johnny Boo: The Best Little Ghost in the World looking at his smiling face and Elvis hair you can’t help but fall in love. For parents who don’t want their kids reading comic books (sadly I know that there are some out there) don’t be afraid to pick this book up. It teaches such great lessons like sharing, helping those in need, etc.

This book took me right back to childhood. You don’t have to be a beginning reader to enjoy this book. Drawn with comic book appeal, this book will captivate the young and young at heart!