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art_cart_ron's review against another edition
3.0
I'm tempted to give this a 4 because of a lot of the brilliant kinetic artwork - but the stories and experimental nature of the book don't reach that far. Given some more time, Kirby may have found his stride - but for the most part, the book fails to find a niche that it can run with. I think what I love most about Devil Dinosaur is that Kirby isn't what you would call traditionally good at drawing dinosaurs - - and yet he does amazing things with each page, as always.
The demon tree, and the story it follows, are highlights.
The demon tree, and the story it follows, are highlights.
thopolok's review
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
john_iv's review against another edition
5.0
Which is which in this 'Boy and His Dog' story! Great fun!
Though it's one of Marvel's thinnest omnibuses, this was great to see Kirby's late creation spring to life in glossy glory. In another stint back at Marvel he was tasked with coming up with a counterpart to his Kamandi and he opted for this 'boy and his dog' style story. But which is which? Laugh. Moon Boy tags along with his 'big brother' Devil as he dispenses his stomping brand of justice across his prehistoric homeland. Kirby's art as always is huge and bold, the arrival of the aliens is especially impressive (looking a bit like Byrne's much later Terminus!). Though they only made it 9 issues, the series was a lot of fun. Recommended!
Though it's one of Marvel's thinnest omnibuses, this was great to see Kirby's late creation spring to life in glossy glory. In another stint back at Marvel he was tasked with coming up with a counterpart to his Kamandi and he opted for this 'boy and his dog' style story. But which is which? Laugh. Moon Boy tags along with his 'big brother' Devil as he dispenses his stomping brand of justice across his prehistoric homeland. Kirby's art as always is huge and bold, the arrival of the aliens is especially impressive (looking a bit like Byrne's much later Terminus!). Though they only made it 9 issues, the series was a lot of fun. Recommended!
dantastic's review
2.0
This contains Devil Dinosaur 1-9 and was one of the last comics Jack Kirby did for Marvel. The art is great but the dialog is terrible. It was kind of a slog to get through. I like parts of it but not enough to give it a 3 or spend much time on the review.
heregrim's review
4.0
I wasn't expecting to enjoy this story, nor do I have any clue why it is on the secret wars reading list, but it was a way more fun read then any of the secret wars comics I have read so far. Loved the intelligence given to Devil and the stories of prehistoric valley were great
_haven_'s review against another edition
3.0
You know what towards the end I started to get into it! Curious about the premise of the animated show now.
matt4hire's review
4.0
'70s Kirby about a giant red dinosaur and his Cro Magnon sidekick? What's not to like?
heregrim's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't expecting to enjoy this story, nor do I have any clue why it is on the secret wars reading list, but it was a way more fun read then any of the secret wars comics I have read so far. Loved the intelligence given to Devil and the stories of prehistoric valley were great
dylancampbell's review against another edition
4.0
Devil Dinosaur was a ridiculous and adventurous romp. Delightfully entertaining light reading.
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