Family Force V: Book One

by Matt Braly, Ainsworth Lin (Illustrator)

Maise’s just a normal teenager - she goes to school, spends time with friends, oh and saves the world from alien kaiju with her superhero family. From the creator of Disney’s Amphibia, Matt Braly, and rising star artist, Ainsworth Lin, comes your new favorite alien-fighting family in this coming-of-age graphic novel, perfect for fans of Magical Boy and The Owl House.

Fighting alien kaiju with your family on a Friday night is a totally normal part of being a teenager...right?

Well, it is for Maise who, despite her protests, continues the family legacy of keeping the world safe, all while trying to get good grades, impress her crush, and balance extracurriculars.

But growing up in this family means Maise must live up to the expectations of those she’s destined to protect while not losing herself in the process.

Matt Braly (Disney’s Amphibia) and Ainsworth Lin team up for the YA graphic novel of the year full of action and charm in FAMILY FORCE V!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Comics, Action, Adventure, Family

232 pages, Paperback

Published June 10, 2025

Reviews

[Janine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being a big fan of the Amphibia TV series, I was intrigued to see that creator Matt Braly was co authoring this project. It’s a Super Sentai/Power Rangers inspired story about a teen, Maise, that’s not into the family superhero business and would rather focus on her art career. However, events conspire that she will have to take saving the world more seriously than before.

The characters were fleshed out and relatable, especially Maise. I felt for her plight as she has to go through so many changes, but she has great growth, despite her flaws. It took a somewhat cliched trope of a teen wanting to be normal and made it fresh. The rest of her family was really fun and interesting as well with a great dynamic.

The world felt almost like Pacific Rim with an invasion of kaiju monsters happening every so often, and we have a group of Power Ranger expies fighting against them. There a ton of tech and some magic, and I was really fascinated in what tool would show up next. The pacing was fast, but had enough time to really meld in during certain scenes.

The artwork was fantastic with great character design, art, and expressive. While the majority of the artwork was likely from Ainsworth Lin, it was easy to spot Braly’s artwork in the panels it appeared. The back of the book even had the concept sketches in his style. The action scenes were thrilling and the scenes in between were taken with just as much care.

I’m looking forward to more volumes of Family Force V, especially after that explosive ending.

*I received an ARC from Netgalley and Image Comics. All opinions are my own.*

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A super fun concept that reels you in with its complexity straight away. I'm glad to see that this is just the beginning of a series, because it's ripe for continuation. The vibrant art style and character structure are perfect for fans of Power Rangers and the like. Between the complex family dynamics on and off the clock, as well as public perception and secret identity mishaps, there's so much more nuanced storytelling to explore. I will be tuned in for the next one!

Thanks to NetGalley and Skybound/Image Comics for the arc!

[ladybird · Rating 5 out of 5]

thank you netgalley!!

as far as superhero graphic novels go, this was amazing. the art style is scrumptious and the writing & pacing is really well-done too. the characters are fleshed out, even the "antagonists" who are actually just people whose goals contradict the main characters (but i do have to say: that page-length panel of Maise punching Daichi in the face? chef's kiss)
maybe the whole "i don't want this life/responsibility" thing is overdone in teenage superhero stories, but i eat it up every time. this tackles lots of heavy themes but not without the silly moments as well, it's a nice balance for a YA story. Maise is a very relatable YA main character with her flaws and all, and crazy cool character design, which brings me to the next point.
the character designs are fun but the Moon Troopers' suits are very similar to the Power Rangers, sorry it had to be said. also the Mazoku were absolutely terrifying (but i get scared very easily so they're probably not that bad)

i haven't watched Amphibia yet but i know enough to catch the little easter eggs which were a fun ":0" moment lol

4.5⭐️ give me book two please

[★ngeles · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5☆
Como niña a la que no le dejaron ver los Power Rangers fue una curita al alma.

Ni idea si es similar al show (porque no lo vi) pero yo quería ver personas usando trajes de colores mientras salvan al mundo y eso me lo dio este libro.

La historia va de Maise, quien es miembro de una familia que trata de salvar al mundo de los constantes ataques de los aliens; mientras ella trata de decidir que hacer con su vida.

Esta el libro. Es entretenido y las ilustraciones son buenísimas.

⭑ I received an advance review copy for free, and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.

[Lauryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc!! This novel was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and surprisingly very funny (Moonie was my favorite character)! The themes of family and finding your own identity were very strong and perfectly mixed together with a dash of teenage angst and awkwardness. I quickly fell in love with the sick graphics, action-packed storyline, family dynamic, all of it. I can’t wait until the official publication date so that I’m able to buy a copy for my niece who I know is going to love it (I thought of her literally every single time I flipped a page lol). This is perfect for pre-teens/teens (comic book loving adults too) just be aware there are a a few instances of profanity to look out for and the antagonist may be a little frightening for some. The only thing I wasn’t the biggest fan of was the pacing, there were a few things I wished would’ve been a little bit more dragged out but nonetheless I still really enjoyed this novel and would read the next in the series. Also, I’ve seen quite a few reviews mentioning a likeness to Power Rangers and I would completely agree, so if you grew up watching Power Rangers definitely give this novel a read and you’re sure to discover a new favorite.

[sophia hope coleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

freakin awesome :)

[Jana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Power Rangers and Voltron but with an Owl House/ PIXAR kind of vibe. The characters and art were fantastic! The story felt a bit rushed at the end. I'll be on the lookout for the sequel.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

It would be reductive only focus on things like the visual references and inspiration, everything from eva to Amphibia. Those are in there for sure! But, it’s more than just a love letter to super sentai/tokusatsu and kaiju! Family and discovering yourself and your place in the world are front and center. The art is great. Character designs are interesting and engaging. You can tell that they’ve really thought out the practical aspects of a city living under constant threat of giant monster attack. That was something that Pacific Rim did too. I really appreciated that in the film and I appreciated it here as well. Sooo glad that there is a sequel coming (???) because I really want to see where this goes after that cliffhanger. Keep up the good work y’all! And many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for making this available for review 🐸🤖

[Brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was super cute!

I’m not ashamed to say that growing up I loved power rangers (give me that 90s old school goofy show any day of the week. Family Force V for sure has Power Ranger vibes, as well as Big Hero Six but with a family dynasty twist. Although it’s not the most original concept the story and art was entertaining and felt fresh enough to stand alone although it definitely had it’s cheesy moments. Maise our FMC is relatable and felt age appropriate.

I’m looking forward to the next installment whenever it comes out.

[Raven Black · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part Power Rangers, Part Transformers, Part Voltron all superheroes and space monsters. The coming of age story (destiny is forced on you, but you choose the path that takes) isn't new, but the way presented is fun, humorous and cute. Some content might not be for younger readers (some violence, a few pieces of language) but overall can be for most readers. Big, bold, colorful, detailed illustrations top it all off. Some modern representation with classic storytelling aspects.

[BluAly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’d been waiting for this book for so long since it was announced and now that I’ve gotten to reading it I can definitely say that I’m excited to see where the series goes. You can definitely tell that it is inspired by a lot of other series, but honestly I think it brings enough originality to get past that, plus this is only the first book so it could always move to being more original as the story goes on. Overall though, I love the art style and how the story delves beyond basic action for some more meaningful moments. I especially enjoyed how it handled the topic of “family burdens” with multiple characters other than the MC and I’m definitely looking forward to getting more background and development on those things. As for the characters, I really liked Maise, Daichi and Citlalli. Unlike some other MCs, Maise is not without flaw, as she definitely makes some mistakes. Still, I think she remains likable but with room for development (which is important for MCs). I’m also interested to see where Citlali’s character goes as the story progresses because there’s definitely some conflicts to be explored. I also thought Daichi was pretty funny (which I wasn’t expecting because he didn’t come off that way at first) and there’s also some room for development there. Something that I do think could’ve been done a little better were the tone shifts. I’m not sure if this was due to Matt Braly’s previous experience with Disney and their censoring issues with cartoons (I’m not sure how much Amphibia dealt with this issue but I can definitely see some moments where it would’ve been a problem), but it did feel at times like it would go from a serious moment to humor all of a sudden. For example, something serious would happen and then like a page later they’d add some sort of comedic moment, which made it feel a little rushed to me. I know that this series is supposed to be more for teens, so maybe later in the series there’ll be less moments that feel similar to awkward Disney censorship. On a similar note to that, the same case seemed to be with how they handled swearing because in some places it would seem overly censored, meanwhile others they’d actually swear (this isn’t that big of a deal but it just felt a little weird). Besides those things, I really love this book and I am definitely looking forward to the second one as well as seeing how the series evolves over time.

[Fallon · Rating 5 out of 5]

ChatGPT said:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars)

Family Force V: Book One bursts onto the scene with wild energy, heart, and humor to spare. It’s the kind of story that grabs you from the first page and never lets go—equal parts action-packed adventure, heartfelt family drama, and clever worldbuilding that feels both epic and intimate.

What makes this book stand out isn’t just its sharp writing or high-stakes plot (though both are fantastic), but the way it grounds everything in the relationships between its characters. The “family” at the center of the story feels real—messy, loyal, flawed, and deeply human—and their banter gives the book as much warmth as its explosive set pieces give it adrenaline.

The pacing is tight, the dialogue crackles, and the emotional beats land perfectly. It’s rare to find a debut (or first-in-series) that feels this confident in its tone and scope. By the end, I was fully invested and already desperate for Book Two.

If you love stories that blend found family, fast-paced storytelling, and a touch of heartache beneath the chaos, Family Force V is a must-read. It’s bold, heartfelt, and utterly unputdownable.

[Dakota Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfunctory and satisfactory take on a family who are basically Power Rangers. Some kind of moon god bestowed powers upon their ancestors and now they protect the Earth from giant monsters. A yawn-worthy premise, but the character work is decent, especially for main character Maise, who is really struggling with balancing being a regular teenager and her role in the super-family.

A twist early on (the father dies) brings in a Draco Malfoy figure for everyone to hate. There's also something up with the monsters, which can go gooey-black at times. I do wish the world-building was a bit more robust, but the pacing is sufficient to carry you along to the next cool battle scene. The artwork is really variable - you can tell Ainsworth Lin reallyyy wanted to go full manga but reeled it in...most of the time.

[Madison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This hits all the tired beats of "teenager in a super-family" that you'd expect, but the art is nice and the action sequences are super colorful and dynamic.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this because I love Amphibia so much so I will follow Matt Braly anywhere. Kind of like Power Rangers meets The Incredibles and I LOVE a hero family!! This was so very fun and I laughed out loud multiple times but also had a lot of emotional parts too. Will definitely be reading vol 2.

[cinnamon.squirrel · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's official: everything Matt Braly touches turns into gold. He's a master storyteller. Like, I had already known it, because I absolutely love his work at Amphibia and Gravity Falls. However I'm not a big fan of superhero stories, so I did not have much expectations when it comes to this graphic novel. And let me tell you - I was blown away. I expected to like this book, but turns out I loved it.

I absolutely adore this story. It made me laugh out loud only to make me cry in the next chapter. I don't want to say much about the plot because I'm afraid of spoiling something, so I'll just say that despite some very sad moments it's very warm and hopeful story. Maise was a fantastic protagonist, very flawed and thus relatable and leaving much room for character development in next installments. Looking forward to see how she'll change! Other characters were great too. (Ofc Citlalli is my favourite......) I have to say tho, I'm a little disappointed that there wasn't more references to Amphibia, haha!

And let's not ignore the visual aspect of this comic. Ainsworth Lin did an awesome job. The artstyle is georgeous. Character design is TOP TIER 👌 Maise, Citlalli and Ken are my fav characters design-wise, they look so good in every frame they appear in. The emotions are always clearly expressed and really loved how Lin used colors as a storytelling device!

Overall, I'm absolutely in love. I think I'll reread it a couple of times and buy myself a physical copy. I finished the book in 3 days - but only because I have a strong will and paced myself, so it could last longer. I cannot wait for volume 2. Why oh why do comic books take so fast to read and so long to make.............

Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the eARC!

[Giancarlo Cevallos · Rating 5 out of 5]

To start, this comic is excellent. It's really fantastic, and Matt Braly really brings the skill in character drama and themes that he brought over from Amphibia, and infuses it into this book. It was also interesting, never having seen either Power Rangers or Voltron or some of the influences of this graphic novel, which bleed all over the place.

So, as far as the parts that I love, the visual design is excellent, particularly the environmental backgrounds. Very often, you don't get explicit exposition, and instead you're supposed to pay attention to background details. You can see background symbols of Moonie on technology around the world, even in small places. The story starts with a big premise that the arrival of the Moon computer has shot forward human technology, and it's cool that you don't need characters to lecture us about how those came about in the world. You can instead just notice the influence.
One subtle detail that I almost missed was a panel with Citlalli sitting with their laptop, and the Moonie symbol is on the laptop. It's a subtle thing that's easy to miss because you're focusing on dialogue and their emotions instead, but you really get to notice these small details all over the place.

The character drama is exquisite, not just because these characters are put through hard scenarios, but also because you get great moments of peace, or at least quiet, where these characters are allowed to just sit and wonder about themselves, or where desperation can be shown not by a character saying how depressed they are, but instead by lying in bed alone in dark.

The next part, I do want to mention the mysteries of this comic, because there are some stuff that I'm not sure where the story is going. There are of course the obvious mysteries regarding the truth about the Moshoku and the Moon computer, of which I have a few theories, but there are other questions I have that seem to not make much sense. For example, why is no one else curious about these major questions behind the alien civilizations visiting Earth? Why is all the media attention on the Moontroopers and not the aliens they keep interacting with? It's very strange.

Or, why do the Moontroopers keep their identity a secret? I can imagine several reasons, but they don't seem to make much sense, and it's never addressed why the Moontroopers and their families decide to not reveal their identities to the public. Wouldn't the public want to help out, and make sure that these people have the support they need to fight the alien invaders?

And there are a few points where I disagree with Braly and Lin thematically about predictive observations that they make in the story. For example, at first I thought that the themes of the story were going to be about people being thrust into unwanted situations where they simply have to pucker up and do hard work because of tough times or imminent communal danger. I thought at first that's what was going to happen with Maise, who had to be a Moontrooper in order to defend people from Earth, from aliens.
A sort of; when war starts, everyone has to do something to help, even if it's undesirable. However, after reading through a few interviews, it seems that Braley and Lin instead mean this as an allegory for family responsibility of needing to help out around family businesses. That's another point that I'm really not sure about. Why the business of being Moontroopers is described and made a metaphor of, well, businesses.
And that's really strange for me to wrap my head around. Because the Moontroopers don't make any profit from defending people. Instead, it's a public good that they are doing by saving lives. And yet, through the focus that the story gives, except in a few final scenes in the last chapter, saving people from the aliens is narratively portrayed not as being a superhero or a firefighter or a police officer or as a soldier, but instead as running the family business. And that's weird for me. It's not the angle I would have taken.

But overall, despite the questions that I still have and my own thematic disagreements with the creators, I still think this is an excellent comic. The art is creative and innovative. The environmental design is stupendous. The drama gushes. It was an excellent read, even if I'll probably have to wait decades in order to see the whole thing completed, if ever.

[Lucsbooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

TW: parental death, adultification, grief

"Family Force V" is what happens when Power Rangers meets the Shadowhunters universe: cool suits, but the stakes are a lot higher, with losses being a reality of the war and beating evil not being a certain thing.
While Power Rangers are a group of young adults who accept to fight a much more powerful enemy, this book follows a family who, like Shadowhunters, are born into and can't say no to their bigger calling. So they end up being trained and thrust into it as children to protect the entire continent (but luckily, the aliens always attack their city).
No teens will ever have to fight aliens (hopefully). Still, plenty of teens can relate to being a first generation immigrant or losing a parent and being parentified and adultified, having to put a smile on their face and take care of the other adults and younger siblings in their lives, emotionally and physically, having to work at their family business or another to help out their family, dealing with economic problems, having to supress and give up on their interests, having their friendships and school suffer because of what is going on at home and throughout all of that having to keep a smile on their face to not be even another problem. So they take refuge on the internet, where other users might take advantage of their youth and do even more damage.
My problem is that at no point does this story tell its readers, who may identify with Maisie and her family, to find a support system or a trustworthy adult. Instead, it leads the reader to see the main character's failures as proof of her laziness and stubbornness when she is fighting an unwinnable fight and behaving as a kid because she IS a kid.
Plus, every time they put on their suits, all I could think about was that episode of Rick and Morty parodying Power Rangers.
The plot twist at the end was really good, and I liked Maise's friends and how they cared for her. The family dynamics were complex and wonderfully done, and each character felt completely developed. I'm glad that we'll see more of them.
Thank you NetGalley, Edelweiss, Image Comics and Simon & Schuster for this DRC.

[Theediscerning · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sixty years or so ago a mahoosive computer thing appeared in Earth's skies, which was all well and good, as it arrived just in time to save us all from some horrid demon-type aliens. It helped us with our environment and technical advancement as well, while leaving the alien-duffing job to five siblings. But when that task went global, all five split up, went to a relevant corner of the world, and carried on alien-duffing with their new families. It's just that now, sixty years on from that, and as a Los Angeleno of Asian descent, Maise is not so happy about the situation. She, along with her younger twin siblings, and her parents, have the destiny of saving the world – but she would rather do the teenaged rebellion thing against that idea...

This starts as an interesting take on being a young superhero. Forget the fact Maise and her folks have Asian blood, this is a decent read about what it means to have to protect and work with your family, even when it's not what you think you want out of life. Have we had far too many books where kids just accept their world-changing destiny? On this evidence, most definitely. But things aren't great here.

I'll admit, I thought I'd hate this – an opening page itemising every main character's pronouns, fer cryin' out loud. And some of the action artwork is dreadful, which doesn't help. But I didn't hate anything. That said, what knocks this down several pegs is the choices it makes – I am sure we'd have had a better book if the silly baddy hadn't turned up, and if the muck-raking family hadn't been such a part of things, only to wimp out when it really matters. No, things combine to have a really limp ending, one which makes three and a half stars seem generous. But at times I had seriously thought this worth that – it had an easily-read drive to some interesting characterisation, enough to make the third-rate Transformers-styled elements ignorable. The series as a whole cannot be written off yet, but improvements are so easy to make...

[Erica · Rating 2 out of 5]

This warrior-team/fantasy genre comic will appeal to the same audience of tweens and teens who enjoyed or would enjoy Power Rangers.

Costumes in 5 colors differentiate family members, each person having their own special talents. The intro pages leave out the relationships, but the first page of Chapter Two (about 30 pages in) finally explains that Maise is the 15-y-o daughter of Ken and Savisa, Ken being the Moon Trooper team leader), and sister to 12-y-o twins Axl and Alex.

At that point we realize that Maise doesn't want to be a Moon Trooper, having her life constantly interrupted by emergencies that require her to risk her life and that she isn't allowed to speak about to her friends. Nevertheless, arriving late and skipping training sessions has no negative impact on her capabilities - it just makes her parents and siblings cranky at her.

Later, her inattention precipitates the death of her father, and story takes a weird turn when a young adult man takes on the role of Team Leader in his stead, and it is explained that there is a "Family" that grades all of them (even the kids), makes decisions about their roles, and sends them into battle if needed. To me, this read like a metaphor for a cult with no escape, so Maise's eventual acquiescence to it - embracing her warrior role - felt less like the uprising of her warrior spirit and more like quitting her critical thinking so she can overcome her guilt at her father's death.

The subplot of her friend/crush being able to save her family IF she reveals Maise's secret identity was a dangling not-dead-end that didn't work mainly because there was zero character development for her and Maise's other friend.

Readers who like battle scenes and vicious, unstoppable alien slime menaces will enjoy it enough.

[Amber Mars · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite new graphic novel that I’ve read this year, hands down. The synopsis caught my eye because it felt like it was tailored towards my specific interests, and it was executed so well. I read it in one setting and it went by so fast with the pacing, and I immediately wanted a second book after. I am a big Pacific Rim fan, and while there are no mechs, this comic involves a family team as they take on alien kaiju. Although the designs look similiar to Power Rangers and I can see the inspiration taken from there, it reminds me much more of a Big Hero 6 dynamic with family members fighting alongside each other instead of friends. The family dynamic really makes this feel like a fresh take on the genre. I appreciate seeing how the family drama blends into their kaiju-fighting responsibility. The main character, Maise, is a great example of the toll of balancing family, work, life, and friends. She was immediately someone I was rooting for. After a certain tragic event happens, it was interesting to see her character develope she takes on more responsibility.

Also, I should mention that the art and coloring done for this novel are stunning, and I really love the kaiju designs.

I received the ARC from NetGalley for this and I intend on buying myself a physical copy as soon as I can.

[Cecilia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this story.

This reminds me of Power rangers because of the uniform and the fact they are fighting aliens and the Incredibles because of the family dynamic. I liked the art for this and i always enjoy when stories are colored but the story itself didnt connect with me the way I was hoping. I think it leaned to much on cliches and the main story line (someone with a set destiny who doesnt want anything to do with it but then finds their own way to accepting it after a tragic event) is nothing new. I also need more information on what type of training they go through that make children suitable to fight aliens because when Dai had them running drills they acted like it was something brand new. I also didnt really care for Maises character. My main issue was with the final fighting scene. The fight ends rather abruptly and then it and the aftermath are just summarized. I also wish the conversation of Dai taking the blame for the fight and the mother becoming the captain was in the story because while I do think the mother should have been the captain since she was the adult I did understand why Dai was sent so id like to see that transferred over respectfully

[Crimson Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you, NetGalley for an advanced ARC of this manga

This story gave me Power Ranger vibes, and as a woman who grew up watching it in my teens this was a fun read for me... now even though it had the vibes it was not completely the same thing and headed towards a family that was one of the chosen ones to have the genetics to carry on the power to protect the world from the alien entities that came to destroy. Each part of the world has its Force V superheroes and we are dealing with a family in America with a daughter who goes through the pain of growing up and becoming herself as well as the side of her who has a huge secret.

I think the story is well done and draws you in to care for the characters as the story continues, seeing the development of the main character and how she decides to handle everything that unfolds, learning to lean on her friends to help her find more than she thought she could... family and friendships are important but finding urself and leaning to embrace it is priceless.

[Santiago · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family Force V is a brand new graphic novel written by the creator of Amphibia, Matt Braly, and art by Ainsworth Lin. The story follows Maise Shiraki, a teenage girl who is not only socially awkward, but she's also part of a family of superheroes that defends the futuristic city of LA from kaijus. But when her father dies from a recent fight, Maise must take on the responsibility to not only protect LA, but the friends and family she loves the most.

After finishing the book, I gotta say. It was very good. The artstyle is cool, and I love how it changes from the main artstyle to the Amphibia style for comedic effect. The writing is amazing, the family dynamics is pretty good, the drama is great, and the characters are fun and engaging. Overall, Family Force V is an amazing book that does a good job of blending superhero action with coming-of-age high school vibes. If you love Power Rangers or The Incredibles, then this book is perfect for you. As for my rating, I'll be giving this book a 9/10.

[Noriboo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Power Rangers meet The Incredibles and Big Hero 6.

Being a teenager is hard. Add being born into a superhero family that's part of a worldwide protection agency tasked with defending the earth from frequent extraterrestrial attacks, and you've got Maisie's life in a nutshell.

We follow her as she tries to find her footing following a big incident that changes her outlook on (superhero) life. While reading through these pages, I could feel that this comic was a labour of love. The sense of community, extending grace to one another, and seeing the other person behind the mask.
Maisie is flawed, but her willingness to learn from her mistakes, adapt, and do better for the people around her make her a main character that you can't help but root for. While the beginning of the story may feel bitter sweet, the ending felt hopeful.

I'm definitely very curious to see where the next book in this comic series will take us after this!

[Matt Glaviano · Rating 3 out of 5]

Because of Amphibia, I'm a fan of Matt Braly, and have been looking forward to this book. Even if I had no idea who Braly was, blurbs on the book from Rebecca Sugar, Alex Hirsch, Dana Terrance, Jeff Smith, and ND Stevenson would have been a Who's Who of blurbs for me. Blurb-wise, it would appear that I'm the intended audience for this book.

This is a well told - and well drawn - story. The art and dialogue are great and they convey exactly what they're intended too.

For me the draw back is how cliche of a story Braly has chosen to retell. You've got a crew - in this case a family - that feels a lot like the Power Rangers, with mechs that have a heavy Voltron vibe. Throw in Disney levels of family strife and personal discovery and you've got this book which, I'd like to emphasize, is not at all a bad book. It suffers, however, from being a story that's been told over and over, even if Braly and Lin pull off a really good version of it.

[Sesana · Rating 4 out of 5]

YA super sentai graphic novel. The world this book is set in is going to feel familiar to anyone who's watched Power Rangers or similar media, and Braly doesn't spend too much time establishing those familiar tropes. What sets this book apart is that the powers have become a sort of family business, with spouses and children being drafted into the fight. Main character Maise starts off chafing against that role, and ends up acting in ways that are pretty irresponsible considering what's at stake. When things go very wrong, her regret and grief drive most of the rest of the book, and her reactions feel very realistic. All of the relationships feel believable, and the dialog is overall very good. The art is colorful and the action scenes are clear. A great original sentai.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the action and superhero story that features a family. I find the intricacies of long-standing superhero comics hard to follow and understand, but this is a mashup of stories like the Power Rangers, The Incredibles, and a few others that didn't need crazy long backstories to understand-- the family is a justice league and the daughter is a reluctant hero who is shirking her duties or showing up late and eventually that doesn't fly after their father, the patriarch of the justice force of their local chapter dies and a new cousin takes over rather than her mother. Authority is even harder with this young gun and where she'll learn to fight for what she wants.

Love the color scheme and energy this one brings.

[Aaron Harvey · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 Stars, Good -

Look, let's all be honest about what this is; a play on Power Rangers. The weapons, the suits, the megazord, the head in a tube, it just IS Power Rangers and definitely also borrows from Spider-Man. However, Just because it isn't original doesn't mean it isn't good. The main character is likeable and there is definitely heart in this. We are doing something that I feel like Power Rangers never fully leaned into and showcasing the toll being a ranger takes on your personal life (especially since the main character's friends aren't the other Rangers), theres a lot of personal conflict that has potential to become something great. I'll definitely be following this to the next volume.

[HeyItsTeeXo - OnTheShelfTee · Rating 4 out of 5]

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This was a nice comic, i get a heavy power rangers kinda vibe from this and i love it. There isn't really a lot i can say about this without spoilers happening but the family dynamic and the struggles of feeling like there is too much responsibility that the 'main' character has was a nice touch especially as the character is a teenager and everyday life for teens can feel like they have too much responsibility they dont want yet

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