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Everyday Hero Machine Boy
When a machine boy falls to earth, his heart is awoken for the first time. As he learns to be human, he struggles to override his own programming and become a hero, from rising stars Tri Vuong and Irma Kniivila.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... Machine Boy!
When Machine Boy falls from the sky into the domed city of Mega 416, he leaves a wake of destruction in his path... until Karate Grandpa is able to turn on his heart. Now, Machine Boy wants nothing more than to become a hero! Whether he is fighting giant bugs in the school's basement, rescuing cats from trees, or making the perfect spaghetti sauce, Machine Boy is always looking for the best way to help others. But when his heart begins to interact dangerously with other debris from space, Machine Boy wonders if he can be a power for good after all.
Rising stars Tri Vuong and Irma Kniivila create a funny and engaging all-ages adventure that asks-can you override your own programming?
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... Machine Boy!
When Machine Boy falls from the sky into the domed city of Mega 416, he leaves a wake of destruction in his path... until Karate Grandpa is able to turn on his heart. Now, Machine Boy wants nothing more than to become a hero! Whether he is fighting giant bugs in the school's basement, rescuing cats from trees, or making the perfect spaghetti sauce, Machine Boy is always looking for the best way to help others. But when his heart begins to interact dangerously with other debris from space, Machine Boy wonders if he can be a power for good after all.
Rising stars Tri Vuong and Irma Kniivila create a funny and engaging all-ages adventure that asks-can you override your own programming?
192 pages, Paperback
First published September 13, 2022
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November 24, 2021
A fun all-ages story about a Machine Boy who falls to Mega 416 and chooses to make amends for all the damage he did upon his crash landing. Everyone in the city is pretty mad at Machine Boy and he works hard at trying to do good while training with Karate Grandma. This has a manga-ish vibe to it.
January 15, 2023
What a great middle grade comic. It’s focus on character interactions and earnestness with regards to making things right when you do something wrong, and the response from people when you do so, is just very heartwarming. It’s classic, simple storytelling with fantastic art and cool artwork and surprising conflicts. And lots of kicking butt when that needs to happen too. Reads like watching a classic cartoon, including the ending.
May 15, 2022
3.5/5
There are some great MG stories out there and this one might be the right pick up for you.
Machine Boy falls from the sky and though it was an accident at first, he slowly but surely learns how to be amongst humans and other creatures that live in a place called Mega 416.
He’s adopted by a grandma who lost his husband due to the accident and she teaches Machine Boy karate as well as always being the bigger person, how to be kind to others and of course, appreciating a good spaghetti.
In these volume, Machine Boy lives like any other kid: he goes to school, wants to go to a concert of a favorite band and even makes a few friends along the way. He has superpowers but he doesn’t realize this until a part of him turns into a big monster. Thus, he will have to find a way to save everyone!
I would recommend it to people all ages but specially to kids and young teenagers. The art is quite nice to look at with all those expressions and bright colors. To me it was like every kid’s dream: to become a hero while also being a normal person.
I received and e-book ARC in exchange for an honest review via Diamond Comic Distributors.
There are some great MG stories out there and this one might be the right pick up for you.
Machine Boy falls from the sky and though it was an accident at first, he slowly but surely learns how to be amongst humans and other creatures that live in a place called Mega 416.
He’s adopted by a grandma who lost his husband due to the accident and she teaches Machine Boy karate as well as always being the bigger person, how to be kind to others and of course, appreciating a good spaghetti.
In these volume, Machine Boy lives like any other kid: he goes to school, wants to go to a concert of a favorite band and even makes a few friends along the way. He has superpowers but he doesn’t realize this until a part of him turns into a big monster. Thus, he will have to find a way to save everyone!
I would recommend it to people all ages but specially to kids and young teenagers. The art is quite nice to look at with all those expressions and bright colors. To me it was like every kid’s dream: to become a hero while also being a normal person.
I received and e-book ARC in exchange for an honest review via Diamond Comic Distributors.
June 6, 2023
A mysterious robot boy crash lands in a city, and soon his programming detects a threat. The programming goes into combat mode, attacking bystanders and accidentally destroying a grocery store greenhouse. But when a little bird is hurt, his programming seems to awaken a consciousness and the boy becomes aware of his actions. He looks around and realizes that the devastation is his own fault. He tries to make amends and rebuilds the greenhouse. He is adopted by a sweet lady, who he begins to call his grandmother. Gradually he learns to be human and fit in with society. But there are those who would use his robot programming for their own selfish ends.
This graphic novel is so cool! The characters are very emotional and complex. I love that there is a background for each character which is gradually revealed through the story. Everyone has a secret in their past that has some kind of connection to what Machine Boy is dealing with in the present.
Poor Machine Boy is quite innocent and he has difficulty understanding some of the nuances of human behavior. His heart is generous and kind, but there are people who will never accept him and others who will try to use his powers for their own gain. It was fascinating to see how he tries to navigate these different relationships. While discovering the truth about the people around him, he also discovers the truth about himself.
The plot is really exciting! There is plenty of mystery and action and adventure and funny moments.
The setting on this earth-like planet is so imaginative and wild! I'm not sure if it is futuristic Earth, or some other planet. There are dog-people and bear-people and bird-people and regular human people. Apparently there is some sort of magic energy that can be harnessed to provide power for the city, but individuals can also manipulate it if they have the skills. The whole setting of this city is so weird and cool.
The artwork is amazing! Every page is so colorful and full of energy. I appreciated that the action scenes are clear; you can tell exactly what is happening through each panel. The designs for the characters are really unusual and whimsical. I love it!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
This graphic novel is so cool! The characters are very emotional and complex. I love that there is a background for each character which is gradually revealed through the story. Everyone has a secret in their past that has some kind of connection to what Machine Boy is dealing with in the present.
Poor Machine Boy is quite innocent and he has difficulty understanding some of the nuances of human behavior. His heart is generous and kind, but there are people who will never accept him and others who will try to use his powers for their own gain. It was fascinating to see how he tries to navigate these different relationships. While discovering the truth about the people around him, he also discovers the truth about himself.
The plot is really exciting! There is plenty of mystery and action and adventure and funny moments.
The setting on this earth-like planet is so imaginative and wild! I'm not sure if it is futuristic Earth, or some other planet. There are dog-people and bear-people and bird-people and regular human people. Apparently there is some sort of magic energy that can be harnessed to provide power for the city, but individuals can also manipulate it if they have the skills. The whole setting of this city is so weird and cool.
The artwork is amazing! Every page is so colorful and full of energy. I appreciated that the action scenes are clear; you can tell exactly what is happening through each panel. The designs for the characters are really unusual and whimsical. I love it!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
November 25, 2022
Great art! Scattered, manga-tinged storytelling. Machine Boy lands on Earth and wreaks some havoc, including killing a kindly old karate teacher. Bizarrely, the karate teacher's wife takes in the robo-boy and raises him into a much more human pre-teen. His main drives are making friends at school and getting tickets to the most radical concert of all time.
Oh, also, he lives in a city that's subjected to frequent meteor strikes and has been rebuilt 416 times. It's a unique setting, but the storytelling is so episodic that it's hard to get a handle on what's going on. By the end, we seem to have settled on a "big bad," which I guess Machine Boy can tackle next time around. But this book is pretty hard to follow as a standalone - it has the gonzo hustle of a Spongebob Squarepants episode.
Oh, also, he lives in a city that's subjected to frequent meteor strikes and has been rebuilt 416 times. It's a unique setting, but the storytelling is so episodic that it's hard to get a handle on what's going on. By the end, we seem to have settled on a "big bad," which I guess Machine Boy can tackle next time around. But this book is pretty hard to follow as a standalone - it has the gonzo hustle of a Spongebob Squarepants episode.
November 21, 2022
3.5 Stars.
I've been hearing about this book for a while, so I thought I would check it out.
I can see why kids are really raving about this.
The story doesn't feel entirely new, especially to someone like me who has read and seen many things. But the charm of it is that it brings what made its predecessors great (Astro Boy, The Iron Giant, even a little Robot Angel Alita) with the perfect spin of the modern. Robots, karate, a world famous pop band that saves the world, and a little bit of aliens and ninjas, and you'll get this modern day classic. Everyone will love this wholesome story, even those young enough to not read it on their own.
Recommend.
I've been hearing about this book for a while, so I thought I would check it out.
I can see why kids are really raving about this.
The story doesn't feel entirely new, especially to someone like me who has read and seen many things. But the charm of it is that it brings what made its predecessors great (Astro Boy, The Iron Giant, even a little Robot Angel Alita) with the perfect spin of the modern. Robots, karate, a world famous pop band that saves the world, and a little bit of aliens and ninjas, and you'll get this modern day classic. Everyone will love this wholesome story, even those young enough to not read it on their own.
Recommend.
January 28, 2023
Пълноцветно (поне в моята книжка), но доста слабо заглавие, освен ако не го класирам като комикс за деца на седем-осем. Твърде много се обляга на очевидната любов на авторите към класическата манга (може би нещо като Астро Бой?) и всъщност е скучно и банално, тъй като не предлага нищо ново за "напреднали" читатели.
July 29, 2025
Friendship ✔️ Animals ✔️ Part Dragon Ball, part Scott Pilgrim. Heartbreaking old people. Love the vibes
October 28, 2022
This is a very nice story meant for kids. My grandson is getting into anime and I think he'll love this. I'm going to walk him through this one. Recommend for middle school readers.
November 13, 2022
Charming! The stories felt episodic though they were held together by a common thread. Machine Boy has a quick turn of heart after an encounter with Goh (think of your average shounen hero but mid-sixties) and later his wife. The stuff with Bea felt rushed, but the lighthearted tone and the lovely artwork kept my attention. The boyband stuff was also fun.
November 22, 2022
11/19/2022 This somehow managed to slip under my reviewing radar (tho I think September was just a bad month for me overall.) But I finally got around to it! Full review tk at TheFrumiousConsortium.net.
11/22/2022 Oh gosh, what an affecting middle grade graphic novel! Honestly, some of the most entertaining and moving writing out there today is in middle grade literature, and this title is absolutely part of those ranks.
Everyday Hero Machine Boy starts out with an older couple, Mei and Goh, who are mostly in retirement from running a karate dojo. When Goh goes to pick up groceries from Mr Hound's store one day, he encounters a strange phenomenon falling from the sky. This phenomenon wrecks Mr Hound's greenhouse, and turns out to be a robot. Goh tries to stop the robot from any further carnage, but a sequence of mishaps and misunderstandings finds the robot running back to the karate dojo, begging for Mei's mercy.
After some thinking, Mei decides to raise the robot as the child she and Goh never had. As Machine Boy slowly learns how to integrate himself into human society, he faces challenges that include going to see Earth's mightiest heroes in concert -- it's less terrible than the musical depicted in Disney+'s Hawkeye, I promise -- as well as navigating school and keeping a pet secret from his Grandma Mei. Along the way, he tries to make friends, and learns not only valuable lessons about being human, but also strange secrets about this city and planet he's fallen into.
I'll freely admit that I never really warmed up to any of the classic manga featuring robots. Left to my own devices, I probably would have never picked up this title either: there's just something about the subgenre that doesn't appeal to me. So I was pretty surprised by how easily Everyday Hero Machine Boy swept aside my long-held antipathy to robot books as its heartwarming tale unfolded. Y'all, I cried, and copiously.
I don't want to spoil too much about the book, but it is funny and sweet and packed with tons of mystery that slowly unravels as the story progresses. The art is absolutely fantastic, managing to be both adorable and emotional and kinetic all at once. There's one montage near the beginning that really set me off crying: you'll know it when you see it.
I really hope this is the first in a series, and am kicking myself for letting this book slip under my radar when it first came out in September. Hopefully, many other readers will discover it too and clamor for more. I'll definitely be raising my voice to join theirs.
Everyday Hero Machine Boy by Irma Kniivila & Trí Vương was published September 13 2022 by Image Comics and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
11/22/2022 Oh gosh, what an affecting middle grade graphic novel! Honestly, some of the most entertaining and moving writing out there today is in middle grade literature, and this title is absolutely part of those ranks.
Everyday Hero Machine Boy starts out with an older couple, Mei and Goh, who are mostly in retirement from running a karate dojo. When Goh goes to pick up groceries from Mr Hound's store one day, he encounters a strange phenomenon falling from the sky. This phenomenon wrecks Mr Hound's greenhouse, and turns out to be a robot. Goh tries to stop the robot from any further carnage, but a sequence of mishaps and misunderstandings finds the robot running back to the karate dojo, begging for Mei's mercy.
After some thinking, Mei decides to raise the robot as the child she and Goh never had. As Machine Boy slowly learns how to integrate himself into human society, he faces challenges that include going to see Earth's mightiest heroes in concert -- it's less terrible than the musical depicted in Disney+'s Hawkeye, I promise -- as well as navigating school and keeping a pet secret from his Grandma Mei. Along the way, he tries to make friends, and learns not only valuable lessons about being human, but also strange secrets about this city and planet he's fallen into.
I'll freely admit that I never really warmed up to any of the classic manga featuring robots. Left to my own devices, I probably would have never picked up this title either: there's just something about the subgenre that doesn't appeal to me. So I was pretty surprised by how easily Everyday Hero Machine Boy swept aside my long-held antipathy to robot books as its heartwarming tale unfolded. Y'all, I cried, and copiously.
I don't want to spoil too much about the book, but it is funny and sweet and packed with tons of mystery that slowly unravels as the story progresses. The art is absolutely fantastic, managing to be both adorable and emotional and kinetic all at once. There's one montage near the beginning that really set me off crying: you'll know it when you see it.
I really hope this is the first in a series, and am kicking myself for letting this book slip under my radar when it first came out in September. Hopefully, many other readers will discover it too and clamor for more. I'll definitely be raising my voice to join theirs.
Everyday Hero Machine Boy by Irma Kniivila & Trí Vương was published September 13 2022 by Image Comics and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
October 1, 2022
TL;DR
Read this immediately, it's fantastic.
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Just read this whole thing in one sitting, it's genuinely one of my favourite graphic novels I've ever read. It's wholesome and sweet, and it's the kind of kid's book that isn't super alienating to an older audience so if you're a parent who wants to read this with your kid then I 100000000% would encourage you to go ahead and do that immediately. I also would highly recommend this for someone who loves Astro boy, Mega Man, or any story about robots who have a lot of big feelings <3. It's got a heart-warming story, a sprinkle of action, and surprisingly reminded me a bit of Pixar's Turning Red? (which was unexpected but perfect, I wouldn't have it any other way).
I hope there are more of these in the future. Not only are the characters delightful, but the world is fascinating and I'd love to explore more stories in it! Please make more I'm begging you 🥺🥺🥺🥺
Read this immediately, it's fantastic.
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Just read this whole thing in one sitting, it's genuinely one of my favourite graphic novels I've ever read. It's wholesome and sweet, and it's the kind of kid's book that isn't super alienating to an older audience so if you're a parent who wants to read this with your kid then I 100000000% would encourage you to go ahead and do that immediately. I also would highly recommend this for someone who loves Astro boy, Mega Man, or any story about robots who have a lot of big feelings <3. It's got a heart-warming story, a sprinkle of action, and surprisingly reminded me a bit of Pixar's Turning Red? (which was unexpected but perfect, I wouldn't have it any other way).
I hope there are more of these in the future. Not only are the characters delightful, but the world is fascinating and I'd love to explore more stories in it! Please make more I'm begging you 🥺🥺🥺🥺
October 2, 2023
The art is great, very cute and expressive. The story is kind of a mess. It starts when a robot crash lands in the middle of a city, destroying homes and fighting an elderly karate instructor, who eventually dies of a heart attack. In the most emotionally false moment of the book, the karate instructor's widow takes in the robot and starts treating him as a grandson, expecting him to live like a normal kid among the people who he damaged in his initial fall and rampage. If you can get past that, you'll also have the spectacle of a superhero team who is also a K-pop boyband. The actual plot is scattered and very episodic, and ends on what's meant to be a cliffhanger, with the ultimate big bad just revealed and a ton of unanswered questions. Like, where are all these robots coming from that periodically destroy the city by falling from space? Definitely cute to look at, and I hope it does better with middle grade readers than it did with me.
September 13, 2022
Every Day Hero Machine Boy is a graphic novel for teens. But I think adults will love it too!
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It started off mildly sad and gave me all the feels but it warmed up as the story went on. We follow Machine Boy as he learns to be human while also trying to fit in at school (feel ya there bud). He does meet a quirky friend as well and goes moon eyed over a superhero/teen heartthrob singing group. He also wants to be a hero and desperately tries to right his wrongs.
*
I really enjoyed this one and thought it was so sweet!! Machine Boy definitely reminds me of a young Iron Giant, just clumsy and trying to help. The teen singing group made me laugh and reminded me of a crossover between the Avengers/One Direction. Overall, this one made me smile and wish that I had a robot buddy 🥰 It ended on a cliffhanger so I'm looking forward to the 2nd one!!
*
It started off mildly sad and gave me all the feels but it warmed up as the story went on. We follow Machine Boy as he learns to be human while also trying to fit in at school (feel ya there bud). He does meet a quirky friend as well and goes moon eyed over a superhero/teen heartthrob singing group. He also wants to be a hero and desperately tries to right his wrongs.
*
I really enjoyed this one and thought it was so sweet!! Machine Boy definitely reminds me of a young Iron Giant, just clumsy and trying to help. The teen singing group made me laugh and reminded me of a crossover between the Avengers/One Direction. Overall, this one made me smile and wish that I had a robot buddy 🥰 It ended on a cliffhanger so I'm looking forward to the 2nd one!!
September 6, 2022
If you've ever read an all ages book about a misunderstood robot trying to fit in, then you've read a better version of this story.
This reads like an outline of a dozen better books. It's like an illlustrated Wikipedia description of a story. There's no heart, just plot details as we go from famliar scene to familiar scene.
Likewise, the art feels famliar, but it's a solid, positive familiar. Good line work, shadows, and there are a few beautiful and striking panels. I am much more likely to pick up a book with this artist's name attached to it than the writer's.
It's by no means terrible. If you've got a young kid who's into robots or outsider stories, this is a safe bet to hold their attention. But I don't think it will be their favorite.
This reads like an outline of a dozen better books. It's like an illlustrated Wikipedia description of a story. There's no heart, just plot details as we go from famliar scene to familiar scene.
Likewise, the art feels famliar, but it's a solid, positive familiar. Good line work, shadows, and there are a few beautiful and striking panels. I am much more likely to pick up a book with this artist's name attached to it than the writer's.
It's by no means terrible. If you've got a young kid who's into robots or outsider stories, this is a safe bet to hold their attention. But I don't think it will be their favorite.
December 23, 2022
On an average day in the metropolis of Mega 416, spaghetti was going to be for dinner for one elderly couple. Until Machine Boy came crashing down into their city. He learns karate, goes to high school and wants to be a human boy. As the most popular boy band in the town, "Orphan Universe" needs Machine Boy's help in opening the Obelisk. Will Machine Boy save the day and the city he now calls home?
Fast-paced and full of adventure hijinks, Everyday Hero Machine Boy reminds me of Astro Boy and other classic animes of the past. I adored his relationship with Grandma, his new friendship with Bea, and helping the city with little problems here or there. It was a quick read for me, and I'm now hooked. I seriously need book 2!
Fast-paced and full of adventure hijinks, Everyday Hero Machine Boy reminds me of Astro Boy and other classic animes of the past. I adored his relationship with Grandma, his new friendship with Bea, and helping the city with little problems here or there. It was a quick read for me, and I'm now hooked. I seriously need book 2!
October 14, 2022
Everyday Hero Machine Boy was such a fun adventure!
Loved the graphic illustrations, detailed and terrific colors. The story literally kept us (me and 8 yr old son) up at night....to find out what happens with Machine Boy. This tale is action packed & full of adventure. The storyline is really deep and well thought out.
If you are a Studio Ghibli fan you are SURE to love this graphic novel.
All we can say is... we are hoping there are further adventures with Machine Boy.
We LOVE Machine Boy!!
Loved the graphic illustrations, detailed and terrific colors. The story literally kept us (me and 8 yr old son) up at night....to find out what happens with Machine Boy. This tale is action packed & full of adventure. The storyline is really deep and well thought out.
If you are a Studio Ghibli fan you are SURE to love this graphic novel.
All we can say is... we are hoping there are further adventures with Machine Boy.
We LOVE Machine Boy!!
April 12, 2023
There's a lot going on in this graphic novel. I felt a lot of the panels were difficult to see/understand, and included a lot of abrupt scene changes that left me feeling off kilter. I really liked the idea of the superstar band being the world's heroes, I thought that was a fun concept and I liked the character design. Machine Boy is an absolute sweetheart, but I don't think he had much else going for him. Overall, I found it underwhelming and the art didn't really resonate with me. Curious to see what my teens have to say about it!
October 22, 2022
There's an endearing quality to Machine Boy that's exactly intended to be that way because the graphic novel about a robot coming to Earth and having his heart turned on before being mentored by the Grandmother after the Grandfather passes away is accessible for any age. It's got some fun, light-hearted moments and some more serious moments and he himself is a cool cat.
Robots with heart. It's a great stepping stone of lovers of Hilo.
Robots with heart. It's a great stepping stone of lovers of Hilo.
August 26, 2023
This was remarkably charming.
A meteor crashes to Earth, killing an old man but delivering a robot boy whom the man's wife raises (an intentional Superman riff, I'm sure). Years later Machine Boy goes off to school where he makes a friend and unwittingly unleashes a giant mecha. And of course, worse things are in the wings ...
Geared for someone younger than me but I was in the mood for something warm and affectionate and this did the trick.
A meteor crashes to Earth, killing an old man but delivering a robot boy whom the man's wife raises (an intentional Superman riff, I'm sure). Years later Machine Boy goes off to school where he makes a friend and unwittingly unleashes a giant mecha. And of course, worse things are in the wings ...
Geared for someone younger than me but I was in the mood for something warm and affectionate and this did the trick.
July 6, 2022
I received an advance copy of the book (much of the art work is still in black and white), but that didn’t take away from the story one bit. If you loved Iron Giant, this is the story for you. I imagine this graphic novel will be even better when it is in full color! And it is going to be a series so there is more to look forward to.
November 10, 2022
Maybe 3.5.
I liked the art and the humor of the storytelling. Some of the individual panels didn't connect up well with what followed and made following the action confusing. There was a little bit of momentum lost as the story approached the conclusion.
Not bad, not exceptional. Just sorta there. In a sea of graphic novels, this is a wave that doesn't stand out from the others.
I liked the art and the humor of the storytelling. Some of the individual panels didn't connect up well with what followed and made following the action confusing. There was a little bit of momentum lost as the story approached the conclusion.
Not bad, not exceptional. Just sorta there. In a sea of graphic novels, this is a wave that doesn't stand out from the others.
April 12, 2022
I really enjoyed this! Some very sentimental moments were balanced out with some laugh-out-loud panels and high-stakes action. Gorgeous art-- very well set up for a second volume. I'm excited to see where our friends are at in volume 2!
October 5, 2022
Graphic novel and even manga readers may enjoy Everyday Hero Machine Boy. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I found Irma Kniivila and Trí Vương’s graphic novel about a 14-year-old “Machine Boy” who does karate to be a bit depressing. Maybe it was the tragedy that kicked off the book, or the fact that my advance copy was mostly in black and white and not the coloured pages that the finished copy would have but I felt that the story was a bit somber. There are, however, a few heartwarming moments, especially whenever “grandma” appears, and, of course, some good messages about “found family” and friendship. I’m not sure if it’s intentional, but it should also be noted that this book does end on somewhat of a cliff-hanger. Still, the fast-paced and action-packed storytelling and the distinct character designs paired with minimal text make Everyday Hero Machine Boy an ideal book for pre-teens and teens who are more reluctant readers.
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September 29, 2022
I quite enjoyed this! I was worried I wouldn't just because it has been something I have been waiting for since end of 2021 so there was a good deal of hype. Machine Boy kind of reminds me of Aang a little bit in his personality.
November 14, 2022
Cute story riffing on Mega Man and stuff about a machine boy going to school and having adventures and fighting things. Some cute art with some great action scenes I really enjoyed, story was rather forgettable and jumped to its ending a bit too quick for my tastes.
April 14, 2023
This book was pretty enjoyable. It was really cute and funny. Just sometimes I had no idea what was going on and had to go back a few pages. I still don't understand why Machine Boy's grandpa(dad??) died. But overall I really liked it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 30, 2024
It was a good book, though it was a little hard to follow sometimes. I was able to understand the story, but I felt like I needed a little more of the backstory to. I do like how the bird was at the end and being of the story, so it was kinda like a full circle.
August 9, 2024
2 stars (It was okay)
I felt like this story was super chaotic and not in a good way. It was hard for me to really understand what was happening. I had trouble suspending my disbelief, like with the machine eating spaghetti. the boy band stuff was a parody so I did find that to be funny. If there is a sequel (which it seemed to be setting up), I don't think I will read it.
I felt like this story was super chaotic and not in a good way. It was hard for me to really understand what was happening. I had trouble suspending my disbelief, like with the machine eating spaghetti. the boy band stuff was a parody so I did find that to be funny. If there is a sequel (which it seemed to be setting up), I don't think I will read it.
September 2, 2025
What a great little comic! I knew I would like it as soon as I saw the unique art. Essentially a children’s story, but a children’s story in the vein of The Little Prince and Steven Universe, which is to say universal.
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