Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 37

Finally, a chance to plug Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur on the site.

I did not start with issue one. Nor issue two, three, four, etc. I didn’t come on board until much later when I found a back issue bin and a sizable chunk for a buck each. The title and covers intrigued me. Plus, the minor characters don’t bow to most current crossover events, yet allow readers to keep a toe in the Marvel Universe.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 37

After the first couple issues I was hooked.

With a few holes to fill, I scrambled to finish the series to its current point. Then sat down to read ‘em all again. Much like Impulse and Young Justice, they were as satisfying the second reading.

To bring the uninitiated to speed, Moon Girl is Lunella Lafayette, a nine-year old who just happens to be – purportedly – the smartest person in the Marvel Universe.

She and Devil Dinosaur, formerly of Moon Boy and Devil Dinosaur, a Jack Kirby creation from 1978, teamed and bonded courtesy of Amy Reeder, Brandon Nontclare and Natcha Bustos.

For issue 37, Lunella and Devil Dinosaur face down Frosty Jack who attempts to thwart Christmas. Yancy Street is saved – as is the rest of New York and the world – with a paraphrased “Twas the Night Before Christmas” narration and tight dialog.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is one of those all-ages books that actually works. On all levels. It’s affirming for children of all ages, genders and creeds. There’s a hint of Calvin and Hobbes mixed with Inspector Gadget and fisticuffs.