joshgauthier's review against another edition
3.0
Volume 8 doesn't deliver the character growth I think Montclare and co. could have delivered for Moon Girl over a run of this length. That being said, this run of the character has firmly established Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur in the Marvel universe with plenty of the heart, fun, and identity-searching that have marked the journey of this young superhero and her large, out-of-place friend.
almostlikequake's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
bookhero6's review against another edition
3.0
So sad to see Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur come to an end. But supposedly, supposedly, it's going to be an animated series next year?!!!!
booknooknoggin's review
2.0
For this being a T for teen it sure seemed like it was written for 10 yr olds.
destdest's review
2.0
I want Moongirl/Lunella Lafayette to get the Spideyverse treatment, y’know make her more likable. She’s super-smart with a dinosaur-pal (who she can uncontrollably switch consciousness with), which could spin-off into a bunch of fun, different stories. Right now, she’s a little too know-it-all-ish and rude. Don’t get me wrong I love those “I’m so above these plebeians” characters, but Moongirl needs a soft side too. As she is now, she’s too bratty. Moon girl needs a character overhaul.
I thought the last story with the brain/battle of the egos between Mr. Fantastic and Moongirl would have been some much-needed character development but nah. Disappointed.
I thought the last story with the brain/battle of the egos between Mr. Fantastic and Moongirl would have been some much-needed character development but nah. Disappointed.
seawarrior's review
5.0
Lunella has easily won her way into my list of favorite Marvel characters, and I'm sad to have to say goodbye to her title so soon.
It's also been rough seeing how harsh some adults have been towards this series. I think many of them are missing the significance of having a self-assured young black girl leading her own narrative and refusing to apologize for her intelligence and intuition in order to make the grownups
around her feel more secure. Children often have their opinions and feelings devalued by parents and mentors who claim they're doing it for their own good, and I don't doubt reading a story in which a child is assertive and capable, in spite of many hindrances, is healthy for young people who feel a lack of respect and control in their own lives.
I hope Lunella and Devil Dinosaur will continue to be included in upcoming comics with their same confidence and readiness to disprove anyone who doubts their proficiency, and that the new cartoon appeals to those who have always believed in them.
It's also been rough seeing how harsh some adults have been towards this series. I think many of them are missing the significance of having a self-assured young black girl leading her own narrative and refusing to apologize for her intelligence and intuition in order to make the grownups
around her feel more secure. Children often have their opinions and feelings devalued by parents and mentors who claim they're doing it for their own good, and I don't doubt reading a story in which a child is assertive and capable, in spite of many hindrances, is healthy for young people who feel a lack of respect and control in their own lives.
I hope Lunella and Devil Dinosaur will continue to be included in upcoming comics with their same confidence and readiness to disprove anyone who doubts their proficiency, and that the new cartoon appeals to those who have always believed in them.
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