Dare Detectives Snow Pea Plot Coll Ed HC

The Dare Detectives #1

by Ben Caldwell

Reformed crook Maria Dare has assembled a team of misfits to crack the world's weirdest cases! They have brains, they have guts, but they don't have a clue! And in their first adventure, the Dare Dete

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Fantasy, Adventure, Fiction

Comic

First published December 15, 2004

Reviews

[Christina Getrost · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute tween-level graphic novel, the beginning of a series about three bumbling detectives. Reads a lot like a tv cartoon, fast-paced and action-packed and with a character JoJo (who is a rabbit! Weird coincidence with the later movie of the same name!!) who is full of quippy one-liners as he bemoans his fate as the sidekick dragged into danger. The mystery didn't really make much sense, but it doesn't have to, you're just along for the silly ride. With a dog police detective, a pig assistant mayor, and panda goons for the mobsters who work for a really over-the-top femme fatale villain a la Cruella De Vil, it's just plain fun. Loved the artwork.

[Shade · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing comic book. I was at my library when I just happened to pick this up. I now own it. My sister and I are always quoting it. It's super funny and has a nice plot, a snowpea plot (My jokes are dumb, I know-) It's different then most books, but in a really good way! I wish there was more in the series.

[Olivier]

I wanna read in short words

[Dayline Jusino-Velez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun Read!

[BAYA Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Graphic Novel. The not-so-successful Dare Detectives are trying to solve the kidnapping/theft of Uncle Chan and all the snow peas in the city. Maria is beautiful, dangerous and the brains of the group, Toby is the not-so-smart muscle, and Jojo the rabbit is the comic relief. They don’t always get it right (they are on the outs with the police, since they often destroy a lot of stuff while pursuing criminals, and in this story they think they are solving one crime but are actually on the trail of another villain) but they do get the job done, eventually. With bright, snappy illustrations and good character development (including lots of funny one-liners and pop-cultural references), this fast-moving romp is a real winner.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow. This is the way to read this book! Archaia has done a great job here. I liked it when Dark Horse released it few years back, but the paper was surprisingly poor and the colors were muddy and soft. This edition is a beautifully produced hardcover whose glossy pages showcase the exciting artwork wonderfully. The story is pure wacky fun and the art is high octane cartooning at its best. Every panel looks like a frame from a top of the line animated film. Plus it has a nice little sketchbook section in the back. Bonus!

[Paige · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't expect much. This is the Best of the Month for me. I love this colorful universe that Ben Caldwell has created. The rules of his reality are explained as the book goes on. Humans can take physical damage (Maria breaks her arm) and cartoony characters like the monsters aren't easily hurt (bunny Jojo can be used as a weapon.) This book is just fun. I like the characters. I like the interactions between the mismatched cast. The art and coloring is sharp. To put it in geek terms: It has all the fun of a Paul Dini "Harley Quinn" Batman episode.