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A review by cyireadbooks
Marsupilami: The Beast by Zidrou
5.0
Who said comics/graphic novels were just for children? Because Marsupilami: The Beast can be enjoyed by all ages.
Francois Van Den Kroot is a young boy with a big heart and a deep love for animals. It is Francois’ love of all creatures big and small that leaves him with a mini zoo at his home.
The son of a departed German soldier, Francois becomes the “punching bag” for bullies at his school. The victim of a constant barrage of ridicule, jokes and harassment, Francois tearily runs and hides under a bridge for safety, comfort, and solitude. There, under the bridge, he discovers an unusual creature. A creature that appears to be a cross between a leopard and a monkey with dog-like ears, and with an extremely long tail. Francois aptly names the creature “Longtail.”
Proud of his new discovery, Francois is eager to share his discovery with his classmates at school. What can go wrong in a small classroom with dozens of ooglely-eyed children?
Marsupilami: The Beast is the first part of a two part comic series. And it certainly got my attention. The cover is what intrigued me at first. Then after “googling” Marsupilami, I was hooked and just had to read the comic. I was not disappointed. The illustrations and storyline just grabbed me and I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. I can’t wait for part two. Five illustrious stars.
I received a digital copy of the comic from Europe Comics through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
Francois Van Den Kroot is a young boy with a big heart and a deep love for animals. It is Francois’ love of all creatures big and small that leaves him with a mini zoo at his home.
The son of a departed German soldier, Francois becomes the “punching bag” for bullies at his school. The victim of a constant barrage of ridicule, jokes and harassment, Francois tearily runs and hides under a bridge for safety, comfort, and solitude. There, under the bridge, he discovers an unusual creature. A creature that appears to be a cross between a leopard and a monkey with dog-like ears, and with an extremely long tail. Francois aptly names the creature “Longtail.”
Proud of his new discovery, Francois is eager to share his discovery with his classmates at school. What can go wrong in a small classroom with dozens of ooglely-eyed children?
Marsupilami: The Beast is the first part of a two part comic series. And it certainly got my attention. The cover is what intrigued me at first. Then after “googling” Marsupilami, I was hooked and just had to read the comic. I was not disappointed. The illustrations and storyline just grabbed me and I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. I can’t wait for part two. Five illustrious stars.
I received a digital copy of the comic from Europe Comics through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.