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Review: DC Super Hero Girls Vol. 2: Hits and Myths

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dc-super-hero-girls-vol-2“Intro to Epics” is one of Wonder Woman’s favorite classes at DC Super Hero High, but even for an overachiever, balancing high school literature assignments with learning to be a superhero can be tough. But you know what they say about learning-experience is the best teacher! So when Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Supergirl, Bumblebee, Poison Ivy, Katana, and Harley Quinn fight a cyclops, a witch, and a bevy of sirens, they’re sure to learn a thing or two about The Odyssey-if they survive their epic battle in the underworld!

I’ll admit I love DC Super Hero Girls. The concept is great. The animated videos and toys are great. And the comics that have come out have been really entertaining too.

DC Super Hero Girls: Hits and Myths is the second graphic novel in the series. Written by Shea Fontana the story is broken up into chapters as the girls attempt to get to a sleepover but Batgirl’s plane has been stolen!

The story is much more interesting than that might seem in that Fontana plays with the Odyssey giving kids their own version in some ways. She plays with that classic story updating it for kids to enjoy. And it’s really enjoyable. These kids feel like kids and the new versions of these classic characters are really fun. I think that’s something I’ve really enjoyed about the property as a whole is seeing things slightly changed. And Fontana keeps that up with an introduction of Lobo to the comic and it all works! It works because it’s fun!

Yancey Labat‘s art continues the consistent style we’ve seen run through everything. The property doesn’t vary much at all when it comes to the visuals which isn’t a bad thing at all. The character designs are top notch but Labat adds in the superheroic stances that make it visually entertaining. The heroes get solid spreads and panels with them flying, punching, and more.

A fantastic property continues to be fantastic in a new graphic novel that continues the fun. This is a perfect read for kids and adults alike and fans of the DC Super Hero Girls won’t be disappointed.

Story: Shea Fontana Art: Yancey Labat
Story: 9 Art: 9 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

DC Super Hero Girls Get a Second Graphic Novel

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DCSHG_HaM.cv.r2[2][2]After increasing anticipation from fans about the upcoming original graphic novel DC Super Hero Girls: Finals Crisis, DC Entertainment has announced that volume two is not far behind!

DC Super Hero Girls: Finals Crisis is the first publishing product for the new superhero universe for girls from DC Entertainment, and will be available everywhere books are sold on July 5. To satisfy the excitement of fans, the publisher has greenlit a second volume, DC Super Hero Girls: Hits & Myths due out on November 2. Writer Shea Fontana and artist Yancey Labat will reprise their roles for the second volume.

While learning about The Odyssey in Mister Etrigan’s poetry class, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Supergirl and their friends go on their own Odyssey-inspired journey where they face off with a Cyclops, seek help from a Witch, and evade the Siren before journeying to the underworld. Can they help their teacher escape from Trigon’s prison and return home? Find out in DC Super Hero Girls: Hits & Myths.

For a sneak peek of DC Super Hero Girls: Finals Crisis, pick up a copy of the first two chapters at your local comic book shop on Free Comic Book Day, May 7.