Batpig: Too Pig to Fail

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Meanwhile, when not in costume, Batpig is Gary Yorkshire, a normal pig/boy going to school. Every morning he must pass a butcher shop. The owner stands out the front and calls him all sorts of names and tells lots of meat jokes. Things get even worse for Gary when he has to look after his VERY demanding younger cousin named Mervin. I received an electronic ARC from PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group through NetGalley and also approved through Edelweiss+. Then, readers see Brooklyn and Carl in The Aquarium Store and learn more about what scares Carl. They also see how caring Brooklyn and Gary are in secretly helping their friend. Weaknesses: Aren't brand names like Pop Tarts meant to be avoided? Granted, this information was probably gleaned from reading Writer's Digest in the 1980s, but there were a couple of brand names used, and that seemed odd. (I seem to remember that BandAids and Xerox were to be avoided in favor of bandages and photocopies.)

Brook is kind and calm coping with nasty girls, and Carl is bug shy with incredible consequences. BatPig is up against an old rival, whose fate is soon sealed as friendship wins the day. Each Squad member brings their own traversal mechanics to help them navigate a sprawling and battle-torn Metropolis, combining free-roaming exploration and combat verticality for an unforgettable experience. Players are free to experiment with a variety of different play styles to unleash maximum damage on their enemies. Whether in single player or online with up to three of your friends, players can take on this suicide mission their own way.

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When Pigs Fly is a very entertaining and engaging start to a new series and I look forward to more adventures with Batpig and his friends, the next title is due out in 2022.

At first, he's hungry all the time, finds he's suddenly really strong, and needs hardly any sleep. Then he begins to float and can move stuff with his mind! He has to tell someone! Brooklyn can hardly believe it, but sure enough her pig friend can suddenly fly. This is HUGE! Should they tell Carl? They are all close friends but they both know he is terrible at keeping secrets. When Carl learns the truth he wreaks his revenge for being excluded - completely by accident!Harrell’s full-color graphic-novel charmer is over-the-top fun, filled with fast pacing, abundant silliness (pig puns abound!), and a well-developed plot and characters, that nevertheless does not rely on humor as its sole support . . .The social tribulations of being part of a trio of friends will resonate with middle-grade audiences. This is an absolute must-read for fans of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man series. Readers will go hog wild for this lovable hero.”— Kirkus, starred review Harrell applies enough humor and absurdity to entertain upper elementary and middle grade readers with the antics of these three friends. The artwork brings out details to enhance the dialogue. Readers see how much these three care for each other and those around them. Batpig may suddenly have superpowers, but nothing can prevent him stepping in chewing gum on the footpath. His mind begins to spin on inventing a solution. Batpig is ready to swoop into the lives of middle-grade readers and is set to bring action, life lessons and gross-out giggles.

But then Brooklyn accidentally bit her friend and now there’s nothing ordinary about Gary. He has superpowers - strength, flight and mind control. Batpig has been born and must now fight wrongdoers, evil villains and save the city. But can the apartment-dwelling Gary become a super swine… The last story combines meeting a famous actor, aliens visiting Earth and a giant Bumblekitten. How can this go wrong? Gary feels a little left out as his friends have made their own friends, but after a chance encounter with something in the lake by moonlight, he makes a special friend of his own. He has left his BatPig costume at home on purpose, but soon new friends and old are in danger and he must make a choice of saving lives and revealing his true identity or watching something terrible happen. The stories are all very imaginative, a whole lot of fun, and enjoyable from beginning to end. They are filled to the brim with comedy and I loved that the short story plays a role in the last one. He pays the price of cheating, putting his whole school in danger. Can BatPig fix it, or does Gary have all the power this time?

Strengths: This is based on a character from Ross' comics in Wink, and hits the middle school sweet spot for goofy while cleverly working in issues of personal identity. The city setting is interesting, and Gary's parents are both alive! I also enjoyed how characters from Gary's regular life are the ones who become the villains he must fight. The illustration style is fresh, and I enjoyed the muted orange and purple-toned color palette, which was a nice change for a super hero story and gives it an air of gravitas. (I would have expected bright primary colors.) A great follow up to Wink. Not only does this villain (called The Butcher) threaten biscuit supply, she wants to know the truth behind Batpig's mask. Who is he really? After many wads of chewing gum, a depressed robot dough maker and a double kidnap, Batpig saves the day. Czytacie czasami komiksy? Jeśli tak polecam zarówno pierwszą jak i drugą cześć komiksu przygód nieustraszonego BatPiga.