The Mighty Skullboy Army

Jacob Chabot

Book - 2015

Brazen robots! Hostile corporate takeovers! Ill-fated interns! Criminally insane turnips! Distinctly unhelpful helper monkeys! And hats, dear God, hats aplenty! All this and more awaits any brave soul ready and willing to enlist in the ranks of the Mighty Skullboy Army! How do you sign up, you ask? Just purchase this book, absorb its nefarious bounty (we recommend using the eyes-to-brain method), and say hello to your new lord and master, Skullboy! If he's not home from elementary school yet, be sure to pick up a handy pager. You will be called upon when needed.

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Subjects
Published
Milwaukie, OR : Dark Horse Books 2015-
Language
English
Main Author
Jacob Chabot (author)
Item Description
Collects issues #1-#7 [volume 1] ; issues #8-#13 [volume 2] ; .
Physical Description
volumes : chiefly illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN
9781616557348
9781595828729
9781357910860
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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-6-Skullboy is the inventor CEO of Skull Co. and the power-mad boss of his two companions-Unit 1, a cheerful, boxy robot who resembles a vintage children's toy, and Unit 2, a grinning monkey who's supposed to be superintelligent. While Skullboy fancies himself a genius, he still legally has to attend school but uses his allies and evil schemes to try to avoid homework, bullies, and restrictive schedules. Hitting some of the same notes as Invader Zim (Oni, 2015), Skullboy occasionally wanders into actually macabre territory but mostly stays safe. Skullboy isn't nearly as evil as he'd like to believe; Unit 1 is hapless, despite its claims of superior intelligence; and Unit 2 is outwitted by a flock of pigeons. Partially redrawn from the first edition collection published in 2007, the linework is clean and the body language and pacing establish punch lines very well. The rivalry and companionship between Units 1 and 2 is consistently funny and a highlight of the volume. A series of one-page gag strips round out the book, but their presentation may confuse novice readers, as they lack any identifiable chapter divisions or markers. VERDICT Funny, lightweight entertainment with solid comics craftsmanship.-Benjamin Russell, Belmont High School, NH © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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