Comic Review: Dear Super-Villains by Michael Northrop
I’ve been having fun exploring some children-level comics to fill my downtime and reset my brain. I am reading them to my kids and enjoying the experience of them learning about what could be a fun new passion for them.
Of course, this is a library find, and it turns out it is book two in the series. Let's get going.
Title: Dear Super-Villains (Dear DC #2)
Author: Michael Northrop
Art: Gustavo Duarte
Blurb: Peek inside the lives of DC's infamous rogues in DEAR SUPER-VILLAINS, the sequel to DEAR JUSTICE LEAGUE, where curious kids write to notorious scoundrels, asking them about life on the dark side.
How did Gorilla Grodd get so bright? Did Harley Quinn ever try a career in comedy? Why does Catwoman permanently lose to Batman?
Each chapter highlights members of the Legion of Doom in a compassionate way that is relatable to kids. But look closely; you may notice the baddies are up to something big! Will the Justice League show up in time to stop them? You'll have to write into the Tip-line of Evil to find out!
Format: Graphic Novel. 176 pages, Paperback
Review
A creative short story comic/novel all linked together by an arcing secret mission. Each story is started by a different member of the Legion of Doom, opening fan mail and answering the child's question.
The art was fun, captured my children's attention, and led to questions about the villains. It looks cute, making it very user-friendly when reading to younger children. The quick and witty writing allows for a fast-flowing story, which is an excellent plus for younger readers. We also get a very good showcasing of the Legion of Doom characters. We read about Harley Quinn, Catwomen, Katana, Lex Luthor, Black Manta, Gorilla Grodd, Giganta and Sinestro! I am a fan of Black Manta, my son Sinestro and my Daughter Gorilla Grodd. At least I know what to look for in future comics to lock them both in.
Overall, Dear Super-Villains was a fun read. We spread out across the week with a story a night and were sad to finish it. Now, to find the hero version.
Have you read this? Let me know.
