Today's read swings around a bunch of characters, which aren't exactly new to the world...but it is time for them to hit the graphic novel world. Monster High was something my kids watched a little bit. So when I ran across this new version, I was more than a little curious.
This is the first in a brand new series, and I have no doubt it will find an excited readership. Let's take a peek to see how it is ourselves!
NEW SCAREMESTER
Monster High, Vol. 1
by Jacque Aye
Illustrated by Caroline Shuda
IDW Publishing
YA Paranormal / Comics
144 pages
COMING...
MAY 6th!!!
Ghouls and boos are heading back to Monster High for a new scaremester in the first volume of this new comic series!
While they’ll certainly be serving lurks in the hallway and haunting study howl, rumor has it that trouble is brewing. Draculaura, Clawdeen Wolf, Cleo de Nile, and Frankie Stein have never met a bad scare day or monstrous problem they couldn’t fix together…but Drac’s in over her fangs with new responsibilities, Clawdeen and Cleo aren’t speaking, and Frankie’s life may be in danger. The beasties need a fresh start, and what better time than the new scaremester? Surely a reconciliation is lurking just around the dark and foreboding coroner.
Volume 1 collects the 2024 Free Comic Book Day issue, Monster High Pride, and issues #1–4 of Monster High: New Scaremester writers Jacque Aye, Hannah Templer, and Megan Brown and artists Caroline Shuda, Siobhan Keenan, and Bowen McCurdy.
While they’ll certainly be serving lurks in the hallway and haunting study howl, rumor has it that trouble is brewing. Draculaura, Clawdeen Wolf, Cleo de Nile, and Frankie Stein have never met a bad scare day or monstrous problem they couldn’t fix together…but Drac’s in over her fangs with new responsibilities, Clawdeen and Cleo aren’t speaking, and Frankie’s life may be in danger. The beasties need a fresh start, and what better time than the new scaremester? Surely a reconciliation is lurking just around the dark and foreboding coroner.
Volume 1 collects the 2024 Free Comic Book Day issue, Monster High Pride, and issues #1–4 of Monster High: New Scaremester writers Jacque Aye, Hannah Templer, and Megan Brown and artists Caroline Shuda, Siobhan Keenan, and Bowen McCurdy.
MY TIDBITS
Monster High fans get to revisit their favorite characters as new situations hit and friends are discovered again.
Monster High was a favorite several years ago, and it's fun to see the group come out in new form and fun. The illustrations remind very much of the earlier scenes but with a bit more edge to fit the slightly older aged reading group. The characters are no problem to recognize and the colors pop with each moment as the unique attributes remind of the earlier series. It's easy to read and follow the scenes as the moments flow together well and are clearly broken into sections when a new direction hits. It's enjoyable to read.
This is the first in the new series and seems to bring some expectations that the readers already know a bit about the characters. It took a moment to sink in, but there is a section at the end, which highlights the main characters with a little fact sheet for extra fun and information for those, who might need it. The shift between stories and characters was a bit jolty, but in general, the entire thing flows well. It has the high-drama as these characters are known for and loved for with friend problems, romantic interest issues and more. I was missing a little more connection to the characters as some things just pop on by a bit quick, but it's the crew as they've always been.
It will be interesting to see where this goes next because it leaves everything open.
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