Amazing Agent Luna, Vol. 2

Amazing Agent Luna #2

by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, Shiei

Amazing Agent Luna is the story of Luna, the perfect secret agent. A girl grown in a lab from the finest genetic material, she has been trained since her birth fifteen years ago to be the U.S. government's ultimate espionage weapon. But now she is given an assignment that will test her abilities to the utmost ― high school. In order to uncover an evil plot, the government sends Luna to a prominent high school to pose as a student. Luna's training has left her completely unprepared to handle the stresses and strains of ordinary teenage relationships ― making friends, creating rivals, and having her first big crush on bad boy Jonah, the son of her arch-nemesis, Count Von Brucken! Making matters worse, Luna's "father" is the overly warm-and-fuzzy Dr. Andy and her "mother" is the always business-like, unemotional Control.

Genres: Manga, Graphic Novels, Comics, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery, Ebooks

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Nunzio DeFilippis is married to Christina Weir; together they have written a large number of graphic novels. They have written superhero comics but also created original comics and graphic novels of many genres, from YA fantasy to sports to horror to crime drama.

Reviews

[Glen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am getting quite taking in with Manga now a days, the drawings, the back to front, villains and heroes, disguised and out in plain view. There is a seriousness and a daintiness and characters yelling at each other. Much of that can be found in Amazing Agent Luna. I don’t know the plotline in vol 1 but vol 2 held its own, with stuff that can be figured out in the contents of this book.

This is a Manga graphic novel, with typical manga style characters and artwork that starts in the back and is read left to right. Enjoy this book. I did! Looking forward to reading vol 1 and continue in volume 3.

[Shae · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun series! I do think it's a product of its time, but it was still fun. Would recommend if you can get your hands on it.

[Miss · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW I read this a way while back. I actually own this manga novel. I stopped reading it because I didn't know where to find it but it is truly a recommended manga to anyone that likes a girl manga novel.

[Skyler P]

It was good, read like 15 times

[Lanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed volume 1, and this one was even better.

:) the character development for Control shining brightest. :) this story with her parents truly turns a character who could have stayed a flat, cold pancake into more understandable and sympathetic character. Her self control (lol) & strength is amazing when it comes to her overbearing parents.

Also loved the bit with Francesca and her old "friends."

Luna is adorable and Oliver is hilarious. The Count is appropriately creepy and I absolutely love his character design.

The plot is moved forward pretty nicely here. I'm really enjoying this spy story/slice of life type mash up.

My only complaint is that, at times, this was rather sexist. :/ it's a theme I've definitely picked up on as I read more and more Shojo manga. it's not terribly overwhelming here in "amazing agent Luna." But it's certainly noticeable. It's there. But the story and characters are so fun that it makes up for it.

Definitely liking this series. If you enjoy shojo manga, (my favorite is "fruits basket") then you should definitely give this series a try. :)

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

The second manga in the Amazing Agent Luna series was also free on Nook so I read it last night.

Despite not being the biggest fan of the first manga I like the second manga more which is unusual since I find second books of any sort to usually be lacking. While we know Luna was developed in a test tube we know little to nothing about her handler Control so this was the back story for Control. Lots more humor and believable moments overall. A slight air of mystery still remains with the "bad guy" in the series.

The third manga was also free on Nook so I have it downloaded to read next. Still not a manga I would pay for.

[Peyton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much Better Than Vol 1.

I enjoyed this volume of Amazing Agent Luna way more than the first and that’s saying something because I really don’t like manga. I feel like this volume was slower paced with less packed in which allowed me to connect with the story and characters more. I especially loved the family album drawings at the end. Luna is the sweetest! Can definitely see myself reading the rest just to see what happens.

[DOUGLAS J BERRY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Slow moving and realistic.

Luna seems to spend the majority of her time surviving high school. Assembles more family in the form of grandparents. The villains plan is slowly unfolding. Good black and white artwork. Reads manga style but you can isolate the panels. English language is smooth.

[Veronica Pappolla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Leggermente migliorato rispetto al primo ma questi strani esperimenti del conte continuano ad essere contorti e a volte ridicoli. Immagino che, visto lo stile e il tipo di personaggi sia un prodotto per i pù giovani. A posteriori mi sembra tanto uno degli episodi dei Me contro te.

[Jason Carpenter · Rating 3 out of 5]

These are really fun stories to read.

[Abi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Luna is fabulous! I really like her family. The plot is thickening, which is fun. On to book three! 4 stars.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really liking this one. It's cute.

[Tiffany Roland · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is so good you cant stop

[Kat (kvcatnip) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is so dang PURE

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

This series was quite good. A life lessons about family, a complicated romance, and mystery of the nations. Its just good combination.

[Nora Røssland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love this series <3 Cute, whimsical and full of action

[Tim Shepard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable

A quick and enjoyable manga. Certainly something to pass the time. Suspending one's worldly beliefs helps too. Looking forward to the next one.

[Robert Kimberlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A FUN COLLECTION. WELL DONE CHARACTERS AND STORY LINE. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT VOLUME. LUNA AND HER FRIENDS AND VILLAINS ARE AWESOME.

[David Doel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both the story and the art continue to be excellent. This volume added some "family" drama to the mix.

[Lauren Harrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am happy Jennifer made up with her parents but where did bowling come from? I'm happy that I read Jennifers story first because I would be confused about that whole dynamic.

[Dillian Criker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really great improvement after the first volume. This one is all about family. The good, bad, and ugly parts. The characters are all given some much needed depth through their struggles which is now getting me properly invested in them and excited for what comes next.

[MC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing Agent Luna: Vol. 2 continues the story of our teen super-spy as she struggles with her two aims in “Operation High School”. These first of these two aims are to discern the goals and plots of the rogue nation Bruckenstan, whose dictator, Count Von Brucken, is using the prestigious private high school, Nobel High, to further some end that could hurt the US. The other major purpose of her mission is to become acclimated to social situations better by experiencing high school.

The reason I am reviewing this when I don't always review every comic in a long-running series is due to the importance of what happens in this volume. Namely, the past of Agent Jennifer Kajiwara, also known as “Control” for Luna, comes into focus. In this we see Control's true character, in how she handled her parents' issues. For instance, as the two volume series Amazing Agent Jennifer shows us, yes, she could have handled it better on her end, but really her parents are to blame. They treated her despicably, and they even were unkind to her by hitting her with snide little barbs during a surprise visit arranged by Luna's principal.

I say that this highlights her character because she kept to herself the worst of her problems and history with her parents. She showed them respect when they were there, and shows kindness and love for them and Luna. That was awesome.

The overall plots weren't moved forward quite as much as I would have liked for them to be. The emphasis was on the pasts of Control, but that was a necessary step. If they are to move Andrew Collins and Jennifer closer together, they needed to explore their lives more. I also liked how professional and helpful Andrew was in this story.

In fact, though I didn't find this story as strong, and a little boring compared to the first volume, I still liked it because it moved the three main characters closer together. Andrew Collins, Jennifer Kajiwara, and Luna are all coming together to form a true family unit. It is touching and really, really neat to read.

Overall, this was a strong second volume to the series, and I'm excited to be starting Vol. 3.

[D.M. Dutcher · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's slower than the first volume, but still good. Less action, but more of getting to know all of the characters.

It's family week at Luna's high school, and she has to deal with some unexpected guests. Jennifer's grandparents are visiting, and suddenly Luna has to act like a granddaughter. If only Jennifer could be as accepting of them as she is.

The count also visits the school. The pretext is checking up on his son, but it's obvious he is trying to meet one of the staff. Can Luna find out who?

The focus in this volume is more on Jennifer and her relationship with Luna and her parents. It's surprisingly mature, with Jennifer's parents straitlaced but obviously caring about a daughter who estranged herself from them. Luna has to deal with feelings for the Count's son, and a minor mystery about the next rogue teacher and his plans. It's not particularly exciting, but it lays a lot of work for future volumes.

Hopefully volume 3 will be better. This isn't bad, but some more external action would be nice.

[Breana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just got started and it's great

[Kathy]

in this book, nobel high school is celebrating Family Week! luna finds out she has grandparents. will she stop count von brucken's plan?

[Xiting Mu]

pretty good

[Catherine Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome

[Ana Paes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Notes: I want to read the next volume. I liked it, it's cute.

[Emily Honn]

amazing book for all anime and manga lovers