Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #1

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Single Issues) #1

by Amy Reeder, Brandon Montclare, Natacha Bustos (Artist)

Lunella Lafayette is a preteen super genius who wants to change the world- but learned the hard way that it takes more than just big brains. Fearful of the monstrous Inhuman genes inside her, life is turned upside down when a savage, red-scaled tyrant is teleported from prehistoric past to a far-flung future we call today. The pair is many things, and together the most amazing Marvel Team-Up. Marvel presents...Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur!

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Marvel, Graphic Novels Comics, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2015

About the author

Amy Reeder is an American comic artist known for her work on titles such as Fool's Gold, Madame Xanadu, and Batwoman.

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Why is nobody reading this?!

Ok, so it's kind of the typical "kid who's too smart for their own good" kind of story, but then ...

SHE HAS A DINOSAUR

[Terence · Rating 3 out of 5]

Luenella has the misfortune of being a genius in a school not equipped to help her. She'd rather stay home and work on her experiments, but the school's she wants to go to check attendance.


I feel bad for any kid real or fictional who hates school because I know they probably have a while to go. Luenella is incredibly bright, but that's not a benefit in her current school. While her teachers undoubtedly know more than what they are teaching, she's forced to sit through lectures that are pointless for her. Even when she makes a discovery her school gives her problems.


Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is certainly different and I'm not sure if that's good or bad yet.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This isn't earth-shattering, but it's fun, cute, and promising. I know some people see this comic as contrived to attract "new" comic fans (by which they probably mean younger fans, especially of color, and 18-30s women drawn to comics by the movies), but who cares? Alternatively, why is that a bad thing? So far, the title hits the spot, featuring the age-old draw of an isolated kid who's smart, quirky, and destined for adventure.

It's not written stupidly; everyone can enjoy it; there's positive messaging about being a smart kid; and there's a dinosaur. I call that a win, all at least so far.

[Monica **can't read fast enough** · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute story that quickly moves right into the action. The illustrations are wonderful and Lunella has a big personality with plenty of snarkiness. I also enjoyed the quotes from Marie Curie and Neal deGrasse Tyson that were added that apply perfectly to Lunella. However, the one thing that I suspected about myself, and attempting to read these individual comics has confirmed for me, is that I need to buy the bundled comics as graphic novels instead of individual comics. I just need more of the stories at once, instead of the story being parceled out one episode at a time. With that being said, I am surprised and happy to say that I will grab the graphic novel that has 1-6 so I can catch up.

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[Kenya | Reviews May Vary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this comic book series about the smartest person in the Marvel Universe, a little black girl with Afro puffs who switches personalities with a dinosaur who's been misplaced using Science. What's not to love about that!?

[Dayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really looking forward to seeing where this story goes!

[Aniek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute! There is quite a lot going on, but Lunella is a great protagonist. Can't wait to read more. Also, extra points for the giant dinosaur.

[David Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

Silly.

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I cannot wait to see where this is going!

[Gavin]

hi

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was super cute and fun!

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Am i seeing this right? I hope i am missing a massive chunk of ratings on this because Moongirl rocks. I will be buying the series.

[Stacy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The character and premise are cute, but I had a hard time believing in elements of the world. Background/secondary characters and plot devices seemed two-dimensional -- there simply to push a plot forward. That Lunella is so smart that she's inventing things, but her entire class seems to miss that point feels over-the-top cliche, as if little effort had been taken into revealing just how clever our protagonist is. I had very high hopes for this, and I still do. I'll read along to the rest of the arc, but the first issue hasn't won me over.

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This seems interesting. Can’t say much about the characters or the plot, since this is just the beginning. It’s a mix of ideas that can be amazing or horrible. Let’s see were the next issues lead us. The art work is good. Love the drawing and the colours made it pop up.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Little-Miss-Know-It-All? That would be The Worst Thing in the Whole World...knowing everything? Never learning? What else is there to do?!"

My daughter summarized it for me: "This is a comic about a girl who loves science and hates school because it makes her bored. So she's like me."

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm hoping this ends up being the adventures of a girl and her dinosaur!
But whatever the case I enjoyed this first issue!

[Solace Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gotta love a girl genius who cares about learning... and then it gets her into trouble! She's a cutie, though. Can't wait to see more!

[Leonela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mixed feelings about this. The art is stunning and Lunella is adorable but the dialogs felt a bit dry. I will continue reading this series because it has potential.

[Casey Anderson · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was ok. I didn't really learn or care much about the main character. The flashback was more interesting.

[CrystalIsReading on StoryGraph · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun, cute addition to the Marvel Universe comics and certainly another needed diverse cast of characters. I don't know if Lunella is a new character or not, as I'm slowly learning more about the MU. but she is a bright, feisty, and independent, if frequently misunderstood, young heroine. Frankly, she got herself into a lot of the trouble herself--but then again, she's a kid. a very smart kid, with lots of good ideas (and apparently lots of money--how the heck did she set up that lab on her own?), but not a lot of experience/ adult maturity yet. Devil Dinosaur was like a huge destructive puppy with lots of teeth--I wasn't sure how much he really added to Lunella's story, but I'm guessing that will develop over time. The Killer Folk were well written, chillingly cunning and bloodthirsty, despite of, or perhaps because of their evolutionary development. I enjoyed them as antagonists, as something different and scary. I didn't like this particular depiction of the Hulk--he was written as a jerk, and I just couldn't get past Mark Ruffalo's gentle self/ beserker giant vs this Hulk who could talk rationally while green, and was really arrogant and obnoxious at all times. Once again, perhaps it's something I'm just not familiar with yet, as I learn more about the MU.
While this wasn't my favorite MU comic ever, I have already put a hold on the next volume, because of the cliffhanger ending of this one. I'm curious to see where the story goes from here. and I guess that's a pretty good sign of good writing.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Are you a fan of Data from the Goonie, or Inspector Gadget? Did you wish they have more brainy female characters? Girl do I have the book for you. Luella just wants her parents to understand her. She has DNA that can be changed by a toxic cloud and it is the last thing she wants to happen. And she is so smart. She could probably teach Tony Stark a thing or two. And while at 9 she is a little scrawny to go head to head with the Hulk, her Devil Dinosaur is more than up to the challenge.

This is a kick off to a girl power marvel adventure that says smart is AWESOME. Saving your self is AWESOME, and saving everyone else is... Well it has to be done. This graphic novel has the laughs a middle grade student would want, action, comedy, plus a storyline that won't have adults talking about “kid stuff”.

Now if this reviewer was sitting in english class they could make the argument that this is an allegory about not wanting to become a “woman” or the changes that happen as girls grow older. It’s in there, it can be seen, but who cares. This is just a fun read and I can not wait to grab book 2.
+16 #TBRread
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[Bodea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is about an incredibly bright girl who doesn't fit in. Her peers don't understand her and neither do her parents. She doesn't enjoy school because she doesn't feel she's really learning anything. It doesn't help that her teacher doesn't seem to understand she's got a little genius on her hands. That's not Lunella's biggest problem though and as we get deeper into the story, we see that this series is really all about learning to be comfortable with who you really are and not worry so much about how others think you should be. Change is never easy, but it's unavoidable.

I've read the first five issues of this series and it's a winner. I love the art and the characters are funny and endearing. Much like Gotham Academy, this series will probably be hugely popular with elementary and middle school readers. So far, the content is appropriate. My niece has been asking about this one so she'll be happy to know it gets my stamp of approval.

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book a lot. it was fun to read. This book is called moon girl and the devil dinosaur. This book is made by marvel and written by Amy reeder. It’s about a girl who is too smart for school trying to get something back and her new friend a devil dinosaur. I feel like this book was fun and enjoyable to read, and kept me reading. I ended up reading it in school because I just wanted to keep on reading. I felt like this was fun to read because it was refreshing to not have guns and other weapons for fights. It’s refreshing because it makes the story feel relaxed and not tense. A literary devise used is is used during fight scenes. It is used when people get hit. For example if someone got punched they might say oof.
In conclusion this book was five stars for me. I like the laid back theme set by the relaxed fights and the onomatopoeia during the fishers and at other times.

[Mimi.Y · Rating 5 out of 5]

To be 9 years old, african american, super smart and a young scientist. Oh did I forget to say Lunella look like my youngest daughter right down to the complexion, hair pom pom, and glasses. Lol!!! Oh yeah this is my kind of book!!! Lunella is a strong character that little girls of ethnic background need in their life.Oh yeah so happy!!!!! Lunella is trying to save herself and others from their inhuman gene. All she needs is a Omni Wave Projector but it's in the hands of a group called the Killer Folk's from a prehistoric time. And I can't forget the Devil dinosaur who happens to be Luna's BBF!!

[Josie Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

How does the art enhance the understanding of the characters’ personalities or the plot line?
The art is very visually appealing and there are a lot of colors used which is interesting to look at. I also think the color adds to the characters personalities. The art also adds to the characters' expressions and gives the reader a better sense of what the character is feeling.

Have you read any graphic novels? If not, why?
I maybe read a few as a kid. My mom wanted us to read more books with words rather than graphic novels because they were a little more challenging

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun comic book about a smarty-pants science geek who accidentally brings a dinosaur into her own time. It is part of the Marvel Universe, so it's not totally unexpected....

Unfortunately, the dinosaur is accompanied by a bunch of creepy cavemen who really want the mystic jewel. Good thing the dino is on her side!

I really enjoyed this, probably because...DINOSAUR! I really can't resist a good dino story.

[Doctor Doom · Rating 1 out of 5]

More agenda driven drivel from the former "house of ideas" now the house of woke idols. They just kill off the Dinosaur's former BFF with barely a care only to replace him with barely a thought with a precocious child whom everyone should apparently bow down to and grovel. Of course they prove this by making everyone misunderstand her and put her down. Seen it a million times and here we go again. Stunning and brave [smh].

[Tammy Flanders · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series has promise. The art is excellent and I like Moon Girl, a strong, smart inventor. Devil Dinosaur is pretty cute. The Killer Folk were really menacing. I had hoped that this would be readable for elementary level kids but I think with all the aside bubbles that young readers would get lost. A really good reader might do ok. I’m interested to see where this goes.

[TA Flatland · Rating 2 out of 5]

WOW- I am so sad... this beyond short... I really liked the story of moon girl- great protagonist, great visuals and a great start to the story, BUT IT WAS ONLY 15 PAGES!!! And the publisher wants us to 18.99 for this book and then 18.99 for 5 more?!?!?!?!?! Wow, I can not afford that for my students!

[Albert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Break from the sups!

I really enjoyed the development of characterization done smoothly within a short read! Lunella is very cute and I cannot wait to see how such a scary looking dinosaur called, devil dinosaur,” is going to become friends with an intelligent, adorable little girl!