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84 reviews for:
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Vol. 3: The Smartest There Is
Brandon Montclare, Natacha Bustos, Amy Reeder
3.86 AVERAGE
84 reviews for:
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Vol. 3: The Smartest There Is
Brandon Montclare, Natacha Bustos, Amy Reeder
3.86 AVERAGE
So I assumed these comics were just going through the phase some series tend to where random cameos are introduced to sell issues without any satisfying payoff storywise, but I was dead wrong.
Each issue does feature a different supporting character who attempts to help Luna and teach her about their perspective on the world, but it truly means something. Their wisdom leads Luna to reevaluate her seemingly wanted loneliness, and begin to realize the importance of relying on others.
The last issue was powerful not only because Luna and her newfound friends all fought together as a group, but because of the growth that allowed that moment. It's difficult to grow up in a world where you feel like an outsider. Sometimes the easiest way to cope with it really is convincing yourself that you don't need anyone but you, even though that's destined to become self-destructive.
Being the smartest there is doesn't mean you understand everything and don't need anyone, and it's relieving Luna is learning this lesson early on so she doesn't develop the same unhelpful and toxic behaviors that some of the other geniuses in the Marvel Universe have. I'm both proud and glad that she's is letting herself leave isolating mindsets behind, and hope she's able to gain an emotional intelligence to compliment and enhance her logical one.
Each issue does feature a different supporting character who attempts to help Luna and teach her about their perspective on the world, but it truly means something. Their wisdom leads Luna to reevaluate her seemingly wanted loneliness, and begin to realize the importance of relying on others.
The last issue was powerful not only because Luna and her newfound friends all fought together as a group, but because of the growth that allowed that moment. It's difficult to grow up in a world where you feel like an outsider. Sometimes the easiest way to cope with it really is convincing yourself that you don't need anyone but you, even though that's destined to become self-destructive.
Being the smartest there is doesn't mean you understand everything and don't need anyone, and it's relieving Luna is learning this lesson early on so she doesn't develop the same unhelpful and toxic behaviors that some of the other geniuses in the Marvel Universe have. I'm both proud and glad that she's is letting herself leave isolating mindsets behind, and hope she's able to gain an emotional intelligence to compliment and enhance her logical one.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"There are always going to be certain things but what we need are people we can be certain of... I guess that's another way of saying friends."
This book was a good continuation to Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. It isn't plot heavy, instead consisting of a number of short stories where Moon Girl teams up with various heroes from across the Marvel universe, specifically The Hulk, The Thing, Ironheart, Doctor Strange, and some X-Men (Storm, Nightcrawler, Forge, Wolverine, and Collusus). These stories are connected by an overarching plot involving Doctor Doom but more so by the theme of this story that it's okay to ask for help and to need help.
I felt this book had a bit of a weak start but once it got to the second half it was a lot of fun. I especially enjoyed Moon Girl's interactions with Doctor Strange and the x-Men. The main plot involving Doctor Doom is also a bit weak but that's because it's not important. The Smartest There Is is not about it's antagonist but about the themes. It focuses on a message that's important for kids and does so with some great humour especially in the latter half.
Overall I'd recommend this for those who enjoyed the previous instalments in the Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur series and especially for younger readers.
"I used to be all alone. I never could admit that was hard. Nowadays I'm thinking I was wrong back then. Being alone was easier. At least for me But I know deep down easier doesn't mean better..."
This book was a good continuation to Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. It isn't plot heavy, instead consisting of a number of short stories where Moon Girl teams up with various heroes from across the Marvel universe, specifically The Hulk, The Thing, Ironheart, Doctor Strange, and some X-Men (Storm, Nightcrawler, Forge, Wolverine, and Collusus). These stories are connected by an overarching plot involving Doctor Doom but more so by the theme of this story that it's okay to ask for help and to need help.
I felt this book had a bit of a weak start but once it got to the second half it was a lot of fun. I especially enjoyed Moon Girl's interactions with Doctor Strange and the x-Men. The main plot involving Doctor Doom is also a bit weak but that's because it's not important. The Smartest There Is is not about it's antagonist but about the themes. It focuses on a message that's important for kids and does so with some great humour especially in the latter half.
Overall I'd recommend this for those who enjoyed the previous instalments in the Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur series and especially for younger readers.
"I used to be all alone. I never could admit that was hard. Nowadays I'm thinking I was wrong back then. Being alone was easier. At least for me But I know deep down easier doesn't mean better..."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Bullying
