Book Review: Bandette vol #2

Book: Bandette volume #2: Stealers, Keepers! (issues #6-9) by Paul Tobin with illustrations by Colleen Coover

Edition: Hardcover

Rating: 5 stars

Review:

This second volume of Bandette is ridiculously good fun as the mischievous and daring thief Bandette goes up against her rival Monsieur in a unique challenge. All the while, trying to stay several steps ahead of Absinthe, the head of the criminal organization FINIS and his hired killer, Il Tredici a.k.a The Strangler.

Robin Hood would be so proud of Bandette, she not only has her own band of merry men or the Urchins as she likes to call them. But she also successfully steals from the crooks and kicks butt all with a charming wit. She even helps the grumpy Police Inspector B. D. Beligique from time to time taking down criminals despite the fact that she's sort of one herself.

There were quite a few surprises that I certainly wasn't expecting especially not with how she had managed to undermine Absinthe and bringing about his spectacular capture. But I also wasn't expecting Monsieur to have a plan of his own to help someone escape from Absinthe.

Volume #2 is a well-written, endearingly funny and exciting read that I was hoping wouldn't fall short of the first volume which was amazing. This didn't disappoint, I enjoyed reading every page of it and I love the artwork. This book also includes several short stories which were written by Paul Tobin with illustrations by various artists.

This was fun, I'm going to have the get the third volume as soon as possible.

Currently Reading: Bandette vol #2

Oh, wow, it's been four years since I read the first volume of this series. I think I might go back and re-read my review for a refresher since it's been a while. I adore Bandette, she's a cool little Robin Hood like character and I can't wait to give this a read.

Book: Bandette volume #2: Stealers, Keepers! (issues #6-9) by Paul Tobin with illustrations by Colleen Coover

Edition: Hardcover

Description:

THEFT done well is not CRIME it is ART!

Bandette returns to steal readers' hearts once again! This time the teenaged master burglar has thrown down the gauntlet with the Great Thieving Race, and friendly rival Monsieur has stepped in to take the challenge. This second charming collection of the Eisner Award-winning series sees the two competing to steal the most priceless artifacts from the criminal organization FINIS and turning over whatever they learn about its plans to the long-suffering inspector B. D. Belgique. But if FINIS's response could make this Bandette's final crime spree!

This deluxe hardcover collection of Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover's Bandette includes a new prose short story; Urchin Stories drawn by guest artists Ron Randall, Emi Lenox, Ron Chan, Jonathan Hill, Lucy Bellwood, and Sheli Hay; a making-of section; and more.

Two Books of Interests: Bandette vol #2 and Princeless: The Pirate Princess

Here are two books I really want to read.

I loved the first volume of Bandette, it was both a fun and different read. As for the other book, the last time I was at the comic book store, I saw an issue of Princeless. However, since the first issue wasn't there I figured I would just pick up this miniseries in the trade edition.

Book: Bandette volume #2: Stealers, Keepers! (issues #6-9) by Paul Tobin with illustrations Coleen Coover

Publication: April 28, 2015

Description:

Bandette returns to steal readers' hearts once again! The teenaged master burglar has thrown down the gauntlet with the Great Thieving Race, and friendly rival Monsieur has stepped in to take the challenge. This second charming collection of the award-winning digital series sees the two competing to steal the most priceless artifacts from the criminal organization FINIS and turning over whatever they learn about its plans to the long-suffering Inspector B. D. Belgique. But FINIS's response could make this Bandette's final crime spree!

Book: Princeless: The Pirate Princess (issues #1-4) by Jeremy Whitley with illustrations by Rosy Higgins and Ted Brandt

Publication: May 19, 2015

Description:

Adrienne has been on the run and working to save her sisters, but when she finds another princess locked away in a tower, she decides to spring her! But Raven Xingtao, the daughter of the Pirate King, is more of a handful than Adrienne could have ever expected. Before she knows it, Adrienne is off on a whirlwind adventure to complete Raven's quest for revenge!

Book Review: Bandette vol. #1

Why do I keep forgetting to add this: I borrowed a copy from NetGalley for review.

Book: Bandette volume #1: Presto! (issues #1-5) written by Paul Tobin with illustrations by Colleen Coover

Expected Release Date: November 19th

Rating: 5 stars

Review:

I can see why this is an award winning comic book. It was delightful and fun to read. Bandette is like a modern day Robin Hood. She even has her own band of merry men or the Urchins as she likes to call them. They are the young people of Paris. From time to time she even helps Inspector Beligique who begrudgingly calls her for assistance. But mainly she's out to have a good time enjoying the treasures of the city.

I couldn't help reading this with a French accent. This lighthearted yet action packed comic features the first five issues of the Bandette series. It also includes eight short comics focusing on several characters in the series as well as one short story about Daniel (who's also one of the Urchins).

It's so refreshing to read a comic that not dark and dreary and overly serious. Bandette is a fun and cheery comic that focus on thief extraordinaire Bandette as she goes after one elusive prize after another. The artwork is also quite cheery. And when Inspector Beligique isn't asking Bandette for help like with a hostage situation, he's trying to apprehend the young criminal to bring her in for justice. The inspector isn't the only one she's crossed paths with the others are: master thief Monsieur and the international organization Friends In Need Improvement Society (FINIS), as well as her nemesis Matadori.

However, when Monsieur while out attempting a little thievery, he overhears the leader of FINIS declaring to put an end to Bandette once and for all. Not liking the sound of that, he decides to give his young rival the heads up. This resulted in a really funny moment with Bandette fighting with Matadori.

This little comic would go well with the Inspector from the Pink Panther cartoons or the Batman TV series from the sixties that starred Adam West and Burt Ward. It's just so campy and fun. Especially with such funny dialogue as this: from Bandette: Ahhh! These jerks! How dare they shoot at me! I will write a nasty letter to the President! or from Inspector Beligique: Ahh, damn this day and damn this underwear. I really enjoyed this. It was cute and funny. I'm quite interested to see how Bandette will continue her adventures now that FINIS is out to get her.

This comic might not be for some who are looking for something dark or serious but if you like lighthearted funny comics this might be for you.

Currently Reading: Bandette vol. #1

I was able to borrow copy for review by NetGalley. I love the cover, she has such a huge smile on her face as she scales the rooftops. I'm looking forward to reading this.


Book: Bandette volume #1: Presto! (issues #1-5) written by Paul Tobin with illustrations by Colleen Coover

Expected Release Date: November 19th

Description:

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!