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Maihack, Mike
5 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Feisty Cleopatra, savior of the Nile galaxy, returns for a fifth graphic novel in which readers learn the surprising backstory of her nemesis Octavian. The action is fast and furious, per usual, with Cleo dodging a murder charge, unmasking P.Y.R.A.M.I.D. spies, and grappling with her strange new power: she glows hot-pink before emitting powerful energy bursts. Cinematic, jewel-toned panels get the sci-fi-meets-ancient-Egypt vibe just right.
Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger
(3)
4-6
In book four, Cleopatra and Antony venture to the snowy and desolate planet Cada'duun in search of a weapon, the Golden Lion, before evil forces claim it. History and science fiction meld in an action-filled graphic-novel adventure with riveting panel progression and a rich color palette. Readers inspired by Star Wars' Rey will embrace the female-centric intergalactic story.
Reviewer: Jessica Bushore
(3)
4-6
Snarky teenaged Cleopatra's quest for the Sword of Kebechet and the time tablets continues as she seeks to divine her role as purported savior to her new alternate time and universe. This third graphic novel is not a standalone volume, but series fans will continue to dig its unique meld of sci-fi, cultural, and historical references. Fast action scenes flow across the panels in riotous colors.
Reviewer: Jessica Bushore
(3)
4-6
Five months after being zapped from ancient Egypt to the distant future in book one, Cleo, the hot-headed "savior of the galaxy," tries to nab a thief, discover more about the prophecy she's fulfilling, and navigate new friendships--all while attending school (and, ugh, the winter dance). Panels of crisp, jewel-toned art showcase the graphic novel's blend of action and humor.
Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger
(2)
4-6
Dynamic illustrations and campy humor combine in this sci-fi graphic novel. A sassy teenage Cleopatra is yanked from first-century B.C. Egypt to the Nile galaxy thousands of years in the future. She's hailed as a messiah, destined to crush the evil Xerx. Maihack's time-warped Egypt is portrayed in crisp line art, muted jewel tones, and striking perspectives to create riveting panels.
Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2014
5 reviews
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