Leon: Protector of the Playground

by Jamar Nicholas

Protector of the Playground is a super fun graphic novel with the humor of Captain Underpants, and the heart and wit of Spider-Man. Combining a hip kid super-hero, super villains like Broccoli Rob and hamster Villain Mr. Nipsey, bullies plotting from detention, and rogue hall monitors, making daily life in public school setting a smart and super fun, graphic novel read. PROTECTOR OF THE PLAYGROUND is appropriate for all-ages and is rated Afor AWESOME! What authors have to say about "In a world where diabolical hamsters spend their short lives plotting mayhem with a sentient head of broccoli, a hero is born! Leon will save us all, and keep us laughing and surprised while doing it." - Amy Ignatow, Author of The Popularity Papers Reviews and comments on Jamar "Jamar's work is heartfelt, inventive, and fun--his latest creation, PROTECTOR OF THE PAYGROUND, makes the absolute most of those strengths! It's a work of true joy by an artist at the top of his game!" --Steve Conley, creator of BLOOP, The Middle Age, Astounding Space Thrills "Jamar is one of comics best kept secrets. Eloquent and clean storytelling in a dynamic and hip style, two things that seldom find their way to one creator." --Rick Remender, artist, writer Fear Agent, Sea of Red, Strange Girl, Captain America "Jamar Nicholas has his pen on the pulse of everything worth watching." --Signe Wilkinson, Pulitzer-Prize winning cartoonist, Philadelphia Daily News Awards for his work on graphic novel adaptation of Geoffry Canada's "Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun" YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association)"Great Graphics For Teens" Booklist recipient 2011 Glyph AwardsStory of the Year, Rising Star, Best Male Character Protector of the Playground is a super fun graphic novel with the humor of Captain Underpants, and the heart and wit of Spider-Man. Combining a hip kid super-hero, super villains like Broccoli Rob and hamster Villain Mr. Nipsey, bullies plotting from detention, and rogue hall monitors, making daily life in public school setting a smart and super fun, graphic novel read. PROTECTOR OF THE PLAYGROUND is appropriate for all-ages and is rated Afor AWESOME! What authors have to say about "In a world where diabolical hamsters spend their short lives plotting mayhem with a sentient head of broccoli, a hero is born! Leon will save us all, and keep us laughing and surprised while doing it." - Amy Ignatow, Author of The Popularity Papers Reviews and comments on Jamar "Jamar's work is heartfelt, inventive, and fun--his latest creation, PROTECTOR OF THE PAYGROUND, makes the absolute most of those strengths! It's a work of true joy by an artist at the top of his game!" --Steve Conley, creator of BLOOP, The Middle Age, Astounding Space Thrills "Jamar is one of comics best kept secrets. Eloquent and clean storytelling in a dynamic and hip style, two things that seldom find their way to one creator." --Rick Remender, artist, writer Fear Agent, Sea of Red, Strange Girl, Captain America "Jamar Nicholas has his pen on the pulse of everything worth watching." --Signe Wilkinson, Pulitzer-Prize winning cartoonist, Philadelphia Daily News Awards for his work on graphic novel adaptation of Geoffry Canada's "Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun" YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association)"Great Graphics For Teens" Booklist recipient 2011 Glyph AwardsStory of the Year, Rising Star, Best Male Character

Genres: Graphic Novels

146 pages, Paperback

First published August 24, 2017

About the author

Jamar Nicholas is a Philadelphia-based artist and educator. He has dedicated his career to empowering young people, helping them create their own comic books and cartoons.

He shares a home with his lovely girlfriend and their cat, who has a heart-shaped patch of fur on her chest.

Reviews

[Matt Godfrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super fun and hilarious! I felt like I was reading a written version of the Saturday morning cartoons I loved so much. And I mean that in the best way possible.

[Shannon Ozirny · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Own Voices kids comic that should not be flying under the radar! Focus is on characters, humour and all-out wacky details so saying this is light on plot isn't a dig, by any means. The ending is also clever, full-circle and super rewarding. All the bonus sections after the ending are also a joy and serve as a bonus comprehension/wrap-up moment. For all ages: high on energy but low on violence and a real delight.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Graphic Novel
Leon is back and takes on old enemies when they try to take over the playground and school. When an ice sculpture comes to life, he works with his frenemy to return him to his own dimension and bring everything back to normal. Well, except for their missing principal. Looking forward to the next volume.

[Natasha]

Something to keep in mind when recommending: frequent use of dummy, idiots, moron as denigrating insults

[Mat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic! I have been waiting for this book for years. I love Jamar's creations. They're fun and masterfully made. I particularly like the colors in this volume. They really stand out. Additionally, There are a ton of fun little Easter eggs throughout the story. And a good helping of good old fashioned cheesy humor.

I literally just finished reading this book and passed it to my seven-year-old daughter who was anxiously reading over my shoulder.