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A review by geekwayne
The G-Man Super Journal: Awesome Origins by Chris Giarrusso
4.0
'The G-Man Super Journal: Awesome Origins' by Chris Giarrusso is part book, part graphic novel and all awesome. It's perfect for younger readers who like stories about superheroes.
When Michael G., or G-Man as his friends call him, is assigned the task of keeping a journal for school, he is initially reluctant. We learn about the origin of his last name, which is just G. We learn that he lives in a town of superheroes, chief among them is Captain Thunderman with hsi lightning bolt staff and horned helmet. Captain Thunderman's chief nemesis is Mister Mental. G-Man's chief nemesis is Mr. Leary who thinks that superheroes are stupid and that diplomas are more important. We also see some of G-Man's friends gaining superpowers, while G-Man is left without them. Will he be able to foil Mr. Leary? Will he be able to join the Suntrooper Space Force? Will he be able to prove to his parents that his brother Kevin is the one actually breaking the video game controllers?
Initially, I was a bit concerned because diplomas seemed to be getting the back seat, but when G-Man's friends prove they are smart and powerful, then the story becomes more about being the best at who you are. The art is great and there are full color pictures that look like magazine clippings thoughout the book. The text is broken up by black and white comic strips that continue the story (meaning you read the comics and text together). The humor is really great. It's a fun, fun book and I recommend it for younger readers.
I received a review copy of this ebook/graphic novel from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this fun ebook/graphic novel for younger readers.
When Michael G., or G-Man as his friends call him, is assigned the task of keeping a journal for school, he is initially reluctant. We learn about the origin of his last name, which is just G. We learn that he lives in a town of superheroes, chief among them is Captain Thunderman with hsi lightning bolt staff and horned helmet. Captain Thunderman's chief nemesis is Mister Mental. G-Man's chief nemesis is Mr. Leary who thinks that superheroes are stupid and that diplomas are more important. We also see some of G-Man's friends gaining superpowers, while G-Man is left without them. Will he be able to foil Mr. Leary? Will he be able to join the Suntrooper Space Force? Will he be able to prove to his parents that his brother Kevin is the one actually breaking the video game controllers?
Initially, I was a bit concerned because diplomas seemed to be getting the back seat, but when G-Man's friends prove they are smart and powerful, then the story becomes more about being the best at who you are. The art is great and there are full color pictures that look like magazine clippings thoughout the book. The text is broken up by black and white comic strips that continue the story (meaning you read the comics and text together). The humor is really great. It's a fun, fun book and I recommend it for younger readers.
I received a review copy of this ebook/graphic novel from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this fun ebook/graphic novel for younger readers.