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A review by emmaraeempowered
Strong Female Protagonist. Book One by Brennan Lee Mulligan
3.75
As a fan of Brennan Lee Mulligan of course I had to eventually read his graphic novel! Lol
I think the best part of this graphic novel was the little side comments that were at the bottom of the pages (yes every page). They would be things like "what's that guys problem??" or pointing out a small detail in the artwork. It added a cool layer of humor even when things were getting serious.
I really enjoyed this take on a super hero story and found a lot of similarities with how children in media are treated. Mega Girl aka Allison Green, was born with a superpower (along with other kids across the world). Upon meeting the other kids with superpowers they ban together (due to the government) and fight crime! Until she has had enough and removes her mask and reveals her real identity. Now she's just trying to be a 'normal' person, go to college, have friends etc.
I drew the similarity to how children are treated in media because I know there has been a surge of child actors we grew up watching writing books, starting podcasts, or speaking out in other ways about how they were pressured and treated as child actors. Constantly in the light and around adults exposing them to things they didn't need to be. As well as the intense surge of 'family bloggers' or baby accounts across social media. These kids are being put in front of an insane amount of people watching them grow up it feels dangerous and I often wonder what life will be like for these kids when they are teenagers and young adults.
Anyway, back to Mega Girl...
I think this story really expressed her struggle with finding what doing the right thing is. Everyone has their own idea of what that is and she struggles with knowing which one to listen to or follow. Or even what ideas of her own make sense to her. The young adult struggle of "how do i do life??" is strongly present and relatable even if I don't have super strength lol.
As of writing this I have picked up Vol 2. and I'm looking forward to the other topics Brennan explores throughout.
I think the best part of this graphic novel was the little side comments that were at the bottom of the pages (yes every page). They would be things like "what's that guys problem??" or pointing out a small detail in the artwork. It added a cool layer of humor even when things were getting serious.
I really enjoyed this take on a super hero story and found a lot of similarities with how children in media are treated. Mega Girl aka Allison Green, was born with a superpower (along with other kids across the world). Upon meeting the other kids with superpowers they ban together (due to the government) and fight crime! Until she has had enough and removes her mask and reveals her real identity. Now she's just trying to be a 'normal' person, go to college, have friends etc.
I drew the similarity to how children are treated in media because I know there has been a surge of child actors we grew up watching writing books, starting podcasts, or speaking out in other ways about how they were pressured and treated as child actors. Constantly in the light and around adults exposing them to things they didn't need to be. As well as the intense surge of 'family bloggers' or baby accounts across social media. These kids are being put in front of an insane amount of people watching them grow up it feels dangerous and I often wonder what life will be like for these kids when they are teenagers and young adults.
Anyway, back to Mega Girl...
I think this story really expressed her struggle with finding what doing the right thing is. Everyone has their own idea of what that is and she struggles with knowing which one to listen to or follow. Or even what ideas of her own make sense to her. The young adult struggle of "how do i do life??" is strongly present and relatable even if I don't have super strength lol.
As of writing this I have picked up Vol 2. and I'm looking forward to the other topics Brennan explores throughout.