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January 15, 2025
Villains both villainous and not so much square off against would-be galactic conqueror Perses the Destroyer in thisMonty Python-style trilogy closer. The rampant snark and farting of previous episodes continue into a climactic face-off in a garbage dump. The members of the light-skinned McEvil clan--newly reformed villain wannabe Steve, sporting his trademark bright orange quiff; fiendish, pink-haired little sister, Eve; and retired archvillain grandpa Tiberius--reunite with a coterie of reluctant and/or inept allies to exchange tart ripostes while watching giant robots battle. A preliminary bout with the outsize foe on planet Malum dishes up more occasions for snappy dialogue. Robot: "Beneath the armor lies a being so frightening, to look upon me would mean certaindeath!" Steve: "Sounds like my dad in the morning." Along with all the satisfying arm-lopping and mighty blaster bolts, Turnbloom treats readers to classic burns ("Hey! You're their little magic lackey, right?" "Sidekick. The word is 'sidekick'") as well as a profusion of powerful poots and prodigious plot twists, all leading to a heartwarming ending. The vibrantly colored art emphasizes the characters' exaggerated facial expressions, particularly their highly emotive eyes. A final set of drawing lessons caps this slap-happy finale. Blasts its way to a literally disarming finish.(Graphic fantasy. 10-13)
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