Review by Booklist Review
Superhero Mr. Puzzle can transform himself to physically fit into a wide variety of situations. This series opener contains four sections, each with a serial-like format containing four or five stories. An introduction tells the story of how mild-mannered Walter gained his superpower, and a quick recap of his origin story appears at the head of each section, allowing readers to dip in to any section of the book without losing important backstory. Eliopoulos' black-and-white illustrations, the small town setting, and Mr. Puzzle's typical obstacles put this in league with the heyday of Nickelodeon cartoons, while the boxy heads, string bean legs, and crowded, stylish birds-eye view panels perfectly fit the absurd antics. Bad guys include a ghoul haunting a middle-school classroom, a washing machine-dwelling monster, a hotel bedbug, and a superweed. Though the characterizations are thin, a few strands of jokes particularly one about Mr. Puzzle's footwear might keep dedicated comics enthusiasts on track.--Goldsmith, Francisca Copyright 2010 Booklist
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