I don't usually review comics, but this one definitely took my expectations for comics to a whole new level. Beautifully illustrated and set in a modern time France, we meet our heroine swiftly, Bandette! Presto! A absolutely love her wit, her grace, and of course, her knockout spray, secret hideout (with the code to enter posted courteously on a sticky note right outside the hideout), her not-all-that-secret passion for chocolate bars, her dramatic yellow cape, and of course, her puppy, Pimento! Very inspiring (and hilarious) for teen girls (but don't worry, boys'll love it too). Usually I have a thing against perfect heroes, but Bandette pulled it off and stole the show (literally). Definitely going to be reading this series! The only thing I would mention is that there is a tiny bit of bad language, but other than that it was presto! :)
Bandette Volume 1: Presto!
By Paul Tobin
Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover's enchanting, Eisner-nominated digital series comes to print! The world's greatest thief is a costumed teen burglar in swinging Paris by the nome d'arte of Bandette! Gleefully plying her skills on either side of the law, Bandette is a thorn in the sides of both police inspector Belgique and the criminal underworld. But it's not all breaking hearts and purloining masterpieces when a rival thief discovers that an international criminal organization wants Bandette dead! This beautiful hardcover includes the first arc, tales of Bandette's street urchin helpers by guest artists, an original illustrated story, and more!
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
ISBN-13: 9781616552794
ISBN-10: 1616552794
Published on 11/5/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 136