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holdenkillfield's review against another edition
4.0
This was a super cute and funny graphic novel. In line with the obsession with all things American and pop culture in this universe, as Gretchen Wiener would say, this story was "so fetch!" Theo the tardigrade was my favorite character as were all the other aliens. The vibrant artwork and the slappy, fast-paced dialogue between the characters were most enjoyable. I hope a sequel is made because I need to know what happens next for Theo and Vess.
A couple of my favorite quips:
1. "Our studies indicate that 20th century Earth was phallocentric and worshipped white males. Is that not correct? Would you prefer a gown with Beyonce?"
2. "My gender is complicated, but you may continue calling me a dude . I assure you that I have not prurient interest in your genitals."
A couple of my favorite quips:
1. "Our studies indicate that 20th century Earth was phallocentric and worshipped white males. Is that not correct? Would you prefer a gown with Beyonce?"
2. "My gender is complicated, but you may continue calling me a dude . I assure you that I have not prurient interest in your genitals."
crochetchrisie's review against another edition
4.0
This was really cute. I found myself getting more into it than most other graphic novels. Looking forward to more Star Pig!
xxpumpkincatxx's review against another edition
4.0
Super fun and an enjoyable quick read. Loved the use of color and the art style throughout the graphic novel and I thought the characters, although brief introductions, were well-fleshed out.
dannycakez8808's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you for the arc Netgalley!!
This is such a cute story about misfits in space! The art work was really amazing. The aliens were designed to look super creepy which I am a big fan of. The story and characters were fun and engaging.
This is such a cute story about misfits in space! The art work was really amazing. The aliens were designed to look super creepy which I am a big fan of. The story and characters were fun and engaging.
cupcakesandsmut's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks Netgalley for the chance to review! While on the way to Space camp the ship Vess is on crashes and she is saved by a space pig named Theo. Just when they think they are safe they find another life threatening tragedy. I really enjoyed the storyline and the artwork was absolutely gorgeous! I would definitely recommend to a friend who enjoys scifi and graphic novels.
nevtelen's review against another edition
4.0
Wow this was fun! I read this with my 11-year old son and both of us loved it. Fun and smart, with so many great little touches in the dialogue, the characters, and the plotting. A great read from start to end.
paisleypikachu's review against another edition
3.0
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Graphic novels and Delilah S. Dawson are two of my favorite things. So as soon as I discovered Star Pig, I knew I had to read it as soon as possible. Space adventures! A female lead! The absolute cutest tardigrade I've ever seen! It all sounded like the perfect formula. And don't get me wrong, Star Pig was good! It just wasn't as great as I was hoping it would be.
One thing I really did love about Star Pig was the art. Francesco Gaston captured my attention from the first panel with its vibrancy. All of the aliens looked great, the settings were detailed and fun, and did I mention that there's an adorable tardigrade? I also thought, with the main character Vess in particular, that character facial expressions were really well done, which is a make it break it king of thing for me when it comes to comics.
The writing was a mixed bag for me on this one, which I hate to say because Delilah S. Dawson is a favorite of mine. There were many fun and cool moments in the story, but never quite enough depth to really pull me in. It even felt a bit rushed at times, which I think was a result of the focus being placed on smaller stories and conflicts as opposed to the overall story arc. I do think this could easily be remedied though in future issues, as there's obviously more story to be told. A bit more focus on that overall story could give this series just the depth that it was lacking in this first volume.
I loved the characters, though. Vess was a fantastic lead. She was funny and snappy and just a delight to read. And there there was Theo, who is my new favorite pink tardigrade. Theo was basically a 'very good boy' who could talk. Easily my favorite character. Vess and Theo's interactions were the best thing about this comic for me, which I found interesting because the other character interactions all felt a little stiff and/or rushed. Vess and Theo's budding friendship really gave this story its heart and is what made me most want to keep reading.
Overall, I did like Star Pig. Was it the best comic I've read lately? No. It wasn't even the best Delilah S. Dawson one I've read recently. (See: Sparrowhawk, my review of which can be found here.) But it was fun. A series of cute, funny stories with enough depth to make me keep reading but not enough to really make it stand out for me. The art alone though does make this one worth reading. I do plan to continue reading the series, though, if more are made, and with the way this volume ended I really, really hope more are planned I have high hopes for future installments. The overarching story seems to be a big one, and I think more focus on that could really take Star Pig up a tier. So I definitely recommend this one. It's fast and fun and very easy to take in. Don't go in with super high expectations, just go in expecting to have a bit of fun.
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Graphic novels and Delilah S. Dawson are two of my favorite things. So as soon as I discovered Star Pig, I knew I had to read it as soon as possible. Space adventures! A female lead! The absolute cutest tardigrade I've ever seen! It all sounded like the perfect formula. And don't get me wrong, Star Pig was good! It just wasn't as great as I was hoping it would be.
One thing I really did love about Star Pig was the art. Francesco Gaston captured my attention from the first panel with its vibrancy. All of the aliens looked great, the settings were detailed and fun, and did I mention that there's an adorable tardigrade? I also thought, with the main character Vess in particular, that character facial expressions were really well done, which is a make it break it king of thing for me when it comes to comics.
The writing was a mixed bag for me on this one, which I hate to say because Delilah S. Dawson is a favorite of mine. There were many fun and cool moments in the story, but never quite enough depth to really pull me in. It even felt a bit rushed at times, which I think was a result of the focus being placed on smaller stories and conflicts as opposed to the overall story arc. I do think this could easily be remedied though in future issues, as there's obviously more story to be told. A bit more focus on that overall story could give this series just the depth that it was lacking in this first volume.
I loved the characters, though. Vess was a fantastic lead. She was funny and snappy and just a delight to read. And there there was Theo, who is my new favorite pink tardigrade. Theo was basically a 'very good boy' who could talk. Easily my favorite character. Vess and Theo's interactions were the best thing about this comic for me, which I found interesting because the other character interactions all felt a little stiff and/or rushed. Vess and Theo's budding friendship really gave this story its heart and is what made me most want to keep reading.
Overall, I did like Star Pig. Was it the best comic I've read lately? No. It wasn't even the best Delilah S. Dawson one I've read recently. (See: Sparrowhawk, my review of which can be found here.) But it was fun. A series of cute, funny stories with enough depth to make me keep reading but not enough to really make it stand out for me. The art alone though does make this one worth reading. I do plan to continue reading the series, though, if more are made, and with the way this volume ended I really, really hope more are planned I have high hopes for future installments. The overarching story seems to be a big one, and I think more focus on that could really take Star Pig up a tier. So I definitely recommend this one. It's fast and fun and very easy to take in. Don't go in with super high expectations, just go in expecting to have a bit of fun.
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