A review by baylaurels
Teen Titans: Beast Boy by Gabriel Picolo, Kami Garcia

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

This was a good standalone graphic novel! The characters were fleshed out relatively well for the short length of this story, thanks in large part to the art that was a great fit for the youthful YA style of the book. I found Gar somewhat annoying, though in a true-to-age way as a teenage protagonist and think he has room for good character development in later volumes. I do think the plot was pretty simplistic, primarily as there is only so much you can do with an origin story. As someone who had minimal knowledge of Beast Boy/The Teen Titans prior to this, I was able to follow the plot with no issue, and am greatly anticipating the sequel, which can hopefully elevate the plot and give our characters some more exciting things to do.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Body shaming

Minor: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, and Violence

Depiction/discussion of animal testing and kill shelters, depiction of animal attacks, animal death is mentioned but not depicted. Dieting & weight are discussed. Mild comic-typical peril/violence, nothing severe. Suggestion of underage drinking, suggested but fully censored nudity

when Gar is returning to human form from being an animal, having lost his clothes in the shapeshifting process

. Guns are seen briefly but not used.