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pinenoodle's review against another edition
3.0
This was fun, but very tropey. It seems to be one of those books that says it's for all ages and means its for kids. It is good to see black kids getting representation in comic books like this, but adults at all familiar with the genre will see a lack of originality.
james_desantis's review against another edition
3.0
A cute little book but not written for me. It's for the elementary age group or maybe teen, and it's pretty fun but I kind of got bored. Like Ms. Marvel or Squirrel girl I understand their appeal and think it's great for the targeting demographic but just not me. Still, a solid fun story is a solid story, 3 out of 5.
angstypi's review against another edition
3.0
Although I thought Lunella as a character was rough to say the least, I'll keep reading because you can't end in a cliffhanger like that and expect me not to.
mrtheprofessor's review against another edition
4.0
Fun, good for readers probably 4th-7th grade. Lunella aka Moon Girl is a cute, funny, intelligent hero with no super powers. Similar to Squirrel Girl or Ms. Marvel, you can read this without having too much knowledge of the larger Marvel Universe (and would probably benefit from being de-coupled from it, frankly) and is a fun, easy read that stands on its own. Natascha Bustos is a fantastic illustrator (who reminds me quite a lot of Erica Henderson (Unbeatable Squirrel Girl), whom I quite like.
mediaevalmuse's review against another edition
4.0
I eagerly awaited the first trade of this run for quite a while, since reviews were phenomenal and Luna has become something of a fan favorite. Like Ms. Marvel, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur takes on big issues while also working hard to include more women of color in Marvel’s comics lineup. I must say, I really did love this trade, and I would highly recommend it to all readers who love the new initiatives Marvel is making.
Things I Liked
1. Female-Positive Storytelling: This story is all about a preteen girl, and Reeder handles the story incredibly well. Luna is just as capable as any other female superhero, and she’s portrayed with very real fears and flaws that help readers connect with her, even though she herself feels disconnected with her family and classmates. Her story is also concerned with her being a child genius, which is hardly common amongst stories featuring young women of color, and I feel like this sort of empowerment is really helpful for pushing a more diverse and inclusive storytelling.
2. Science: I loved that Luna and her story are focused on science. There are quotes from famous scientists opening every issue, and Luna is enthusiastic about genetics, mechanics, and inventing things. Not only does this make for a fun adventure, but it might do real work in motivating or encouraging more girls to get involved in STEM.
3. Devil Dinosaur: It’s a dinosaur. Come on.
4. Big Themes: This book deals with some pretty large themes that I think are really interesting (and necessary) for a comic targeted at younger audiences. For one, Luna feels isolated from the world around her, which is a huge issue for girls in their teens and preteens. Luna also has a great fear of being Inhuman and activating her powers, which I feel can be read as a metaphor for a number of different things - among them, growing up or simply change. But even though Luna is juggling these feelings, she also has the confidence to be a hero and stand up for herself when the Hulk confronts her. That sends a powerful message: that just because girls are young, doesn’t mean they are worthless or incapable.
Things I Didn’t Like
1. Narrative Fluidity: This trade was a bit hard to get into at first because there are a lot of references to other stories, events, etc. There’s also some jumping around, so I wasn’t always sure how one scene led to another, but the more the comic continued, the better it got. So, if you’re reading and become confused, it’s best to keep going.
2. Caveman Gang: I must admit, the whole caveman gang thing wasn’t really interesting to me. But that’s personal taste.
Recommendations: I would recommend this book if you’re interested in stories about women (especially women of color and young girls), science, inventions and mechanics, dinosaurs, and stories about agency.
Things I Liked
1. Female-Positive Storytelling: This story is all about a preteen girl, and Reeder handles the story incredibly well. Luna is just as capable as any other female superhero, and she’s portrayed with very real fears and flaws that help readers connect with her, even though she herself feels disconnected with her family and classmates. Her story is also concerned with her being a child genius, which is hardly common amongst stories featuring young women of color, and I feel like this sort of empowerment is really helpful for pushing a more diverse and inclusive storytelling.
2. Science: I loved that Luna and her story are focused on science. There are quotes from famous scientists opening every issue, and Luna is enthusiastic about genetics, mechanics, and inventing things. Not only does this make for a fun adventure, but it might do real work in motivating or encouraging more girls to get involved in STEM.
3. Devil Dinosaur: It’s a dinosaur. Come on.
4. Big Themes: This book deals with some pretty large themes that I think are really interesting (and necessary) for a comic targeted at younger audiences. For one, Luna feels isolated from the world around her, which is a huge issue for girls in their teens and preteens. Luna also has a great fear of being Inhuman and activating her powers, which I feel can be read as a metaphor for a number of different things - among them, growing up or simply change. But even though Luna is juggling these feelings, she also has the confidence to be a hero and stand up for herself when the Hulk confronts her. That sends a powerful message: that just because girls are young, doesn’t mean they are worthless or incapable.
Things I Didn’t Like
1. Narrative Fluidity: This trade was a bit hard to get into at first because there are a lot of references to other stories, events, etc. There’s also some jumping around, so I wasn’t always sure how one scene led to another, but the more the comic continued, the better it got. So, if you’re reading and become confused, it’s best to keep going.
2. Caveman Gang: I must admit, the whole caveman gang thing wasn’t really interesting to me. But that’s personal taste.
Recommendations: I would recommend this book if you’re interested in stories about women (especially women of color and young girls), science, inventions and mechanics, dinosaurs, and stories about agency.
vipergabe's review against another edition
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition
5.0
This was awesome. First, the central character is a pre-teen African American girl from a home with two loving and supportive parents. Then she gets a dinosaur. And she is super smart and invents so many cool things. Lunella is great. She wants to be herself, and she knows her self worth. She wants control of her body, something she doesn't really have because of those stupid Inhumans and their foggy mess (talk about government control).
And that kinda cheeses me off because she should have.
But this is great. She stands up to Hulk (who walks around in swimsuits that should show off his weiner, but apparently he doesn't have one).
And that kinda cheeses me off because she should have.
But this is great. She stands up to Hulk (who walks around in swimsuits that should show off his weiner, but apparently he doesn't have one).