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theperksofbeingmarissa's review against another edition
3.0
Tbh, I didn't enjoy this very much. It felt...disjointed. I loved the graphics though!
thebexfiles's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. My first graphic content on my kindle and I feel like I’m missing a lot with the lack of color, but the functionality works. Also didn’t realize I was in the marvel universe!
posh_salad's review against another edition
3.0
There are a couple of things that were "yay!" and a few that were "nay!" The yays: I liked that they created a character who is so complete in her aloneness. Even her teachers mock her - something I've seen teachers do. Lunella is bored at school and rightly concerned about what changes her inhuman DNA has in store for her. You get an idea of why she doesn't want to change after her altercation with the Hulk. She is not being heard in any arena so she forges her own destiny. She takes the name used to make fun of her and creates her own superhero from it.
The nays: How does the dinosaur fit in her underground lab?! How do the Killer Folk wear their appropriated clothing incorrectly after seeing it on the people they stole it from, yet pick up English so quickly? The moonstone magic portal maker? Don't get me started. The caveman guy hugs the moonstone and it disappears, popping off somewhere safe. But it leaves a portal for the bad guys to follow. Did caveman guy not know this? Is she a genius, or is she a good inventor? Remains to be seen.
I'll read the next chapter and see if I want to continue with the series. I do like the character - she's unlikeably likeable. But, much like real children, she could get annoying real quick.
The nays: How does the dinosaur fit in her underground lab?! How do the Killer Folk wear their appropriated clothing incorrectly after seeing it on the people they stole it from, yet pick up English so quickly? The moonstone magic portal maker? Don't get me started. The caveman guy hugs the moonstone and it disappears, popping off somewhere safe. But it leaves a portal for the bad guys to follow. Did caveman guy not know this? Is she a genius, or is she a good inventor? Remains to be seen.
I'll read the next chapter and see if I want to continue with the series. I do like the character - she's unlikeably likeable. But, much like real children, she could get annoying real quick.
sarah_elsewhere's review against another edition
4.0
This was cute, but there were a few too many fight scenes for my taste. Give me a little variety in the ways the characters interact beyond throwing punches.
gobbleobble's review against another edition
5.0
I decided I want to start reading at least one comic per week day with my 5 year old daughter so I can begin the process of indoctrinating her into another one of my interests. I gave her the choice between this, Squirrel Girl, and Marvel Rising, and she chose this as soon as she saw the cover.
The rules are simply that we have to read one comic together each day Monday through Friday. When we get to the end of an issue, if she wants to continue, we continue if you time allows. When she's ready to stop, we stop.
It took us three days to get through Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #8. She's learning how to understand the difference between speech bubbles and thoughts and figuring out who's talk even if they aren't in the panel where the words are.
She's loving it.
I'm going to have very fond memories of these first six issues forever.
The rules are simply that we have to read one comic together each day Monday through Friday. When we get to the end of an issue, if she wants to continue, we continue if you time allows. When she's ready to stop, we stop.
It took us three days to get through Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #8. She's learning how to understand the difference between speech bubbles and thoughts and figuring out who's talk even if they aren't in the panel where the words are.
She's loving it.
I'm going to have very fond memories of these first six issues forever.
fsmn36's review against another edition
4.0
Ok, I love everything about this. And not just because Lunella is only one letter off my name. She's brave and smart and not afraid to do her own thing. Her parents make me so angry. I get wanting to have your child have a "normal" childhood, but Lunella should definitely be at a different school that respects her intellect and allows her to experiment rather than being forced to sit through 4th grade science which is clearly well below her learning level. And her classmates are not her peers - they're just bullies who don't understand. I am so proud of Lunella standing up to her parents, making her mom listen (though I know Mom in part only listened because when the Killer folk attacked, Lunella was able to save her in a more concrete way than just talking about science).
Devil is adorable, especially at the end. Poor Lunella! I'm sure it'll work out alright for her, but I empathize with her, having her own body betray her, having events shift so that she couldn't be prepared like she'd planned.
Devil is adorable, especially at the end. Poor Lunella! I'm sure it'll work out alright for her, but I empathize with her, having her own body betray her, having events shift so that she couldn't be prepared like she'd planned.
ajfoust's review against another edition
5.0
The creative team from Image Comics’ Rocket Girl are taking their time travel storytelling skills to the Marvel universe to reboot this dormant Jack Kirby creation. Moon Girl is Lunella Lafayette, a nine-year old Black girl who lives in Manhattan. She is a brilliant kid who is obsessed with using her knowledge and skills to prevent herself from becoming Inhuman. Meanwhile, through the magic of time travel, Devil Dinosaur is transported (along with prehistoric humanoids) to Luna’s time. Chaos ensues and Luna and Devil Dinosaur become unlikely allies and friends.The story tackles Luna’s increasing isolation as both the smartest person in the room and a potential Inhuman. She’s terrified of becoming something other than what she already is, the skin she is already comfortable in. Her singular focus and her firm grounding in science prevent her from being scared or intimidated by either Devil Dinosaur or the humanoids. The action scenes are fast paced and fun and the character designs -- particularly of Luna -- are detailed and loving.
librarygrrl's review against another edition
4.0
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is an awesome graphic novel geared towards the younger audience. The art work is gorgeous. Lunella is smart, fearless, and working hard to save herself from turning into an inhuman. Devil Dinosaur, through a series of bizarre events, finds himself transported from prehistoric times to the present day. The Hulk makes an appearance. My only complaint is that the book ends on a huge cliffhanger and I can't easily get my hands on the next copy--arg! I loved it.
kkr_e_a_d_s's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
tartie's review against another edition
4.0
Vamos a ver, esto es precioso.
Desde las dudas de Lunella, su deseo por ser entendida, el impresionante color de Tamra Bonvillain hasta el dibujo PERFECTO de Natacha Bustos.
Tierno, ligero y llega al corazoncito. Me hubiera encantado tener este tebeo de pequeña. Además me encanta el detalle de que la protagonista pueda molar vistiendo así.
Desde las dudas de Lunella, su deseo por ser entendida, el impresionante color de Tamra Bonvillain hasta el dibujo PERFECTO de Natacha Bustos.
Tierno, ligero y llega al corazoncito. Me hubiera encantado tener este tebeo de pequeña. Además me encanta el detalle de que la protagonista pueda molar vistiendo así.