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Bom De Briga (2014)

by Paul Pope(Favorite Author)

3.77 of 5 Votes: 2

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Quadrinhos na Cia

series

Battling Boy

review 1: Stylish to the point of being almost garish and jam-packed full of frenetic energy, "Battling Boy" is the comic equivalent of a big budget animated movie. That could be taken as either a compliment or a criticism and I think both would be justified.I've always found Paul Pope's artwork to be a little bit of an acquired taste. It's hyper and loose and almost a little too sloppy but it's a perfect fit for this particular story. Battling Boy is a reluctant monster-killer for the battered city of Arcopolis and he combines elements of self-doubt, entitlement, and smirky pop culture obsession; he's sympathetic but also kind of a brat. Like a summer blockbuster, it's heavier on style rather than substance and leaves the plot wide open for a sequel (in fact, it would be more appro... morepriate to consider this book as the first volume of a continuing series).I ended up liking this book more than I thought I would but it's definitely a light read. It's not something I'd need to reread and get absorbed in more but, if you want a comic that's quirky and pulpy, "Battling Boy" is tough to beat.
review 2: Battling Boy is a masterpiece of comics storytelling. It is the story of a young boy who belongs to a cosmic, god-like society. At the age of 13, he must undergo an adventure in order to become an adult in his society. He is taken by his father to a planet inhabited by humans, to serve as their protector. This planet, however, is plagued by monsters that come out at night and steal children for an unrevealed purpose. In his adventures, he comes across Aurora West, a half Rocketeer and a half Batman type hero, who is on a quest for revenge against the world of monsters.This is a beautiful book. The art and the colours really pop out. It's a shame that this is a small-sized book, because you really want to see this art in a large format. As for the story, the characters are well-developed and they change as they face the challenges their world presents. It's a must-read for comic fans. less

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