Having a proper belt is highly underrated.
What They Say:
Now that Princess Adrienne has escaped, it’s up to her to save her sisters. The first on her list is the youngest sister, Appalonia. But saving Appalonia means going back to her family’s castle and…even worse…facing her father. Will Adrienne be able to break into her old home and if she does, will she be able to get out again? The story of the Princess who saved herself continues in Princeless #2, “All For the Want of a Proper Belt”. Brought to you by Jeremy Whitley and M. Goodwin.
The Review:
In the first issue, Adrienne is placed in a tower by her father, the king. He’s hoping that at least one of his daughters will be rescued by the perfect prince who can become his heir. Adrienne, however, has no intention of waiting around for her prince to come. She befriends the dragon and rescues herself.
Our second part of the story picks up with Adrienne heading home to rescue her youngest sister Appalonia before she ends up in a tower of her own. Devin, her twin brother, faces his own problems with their father. The king has decided that he’s not worth being the heir either, as he just isn’t excited about swordplay. A messenger arrives with the news of Adrienne’s tower being burnt to the ground, and the king is livid. Devin is devastated to learn of his sister’s death. Just then, a dragon flies into view, with an unrecognizable Adrienne in armor on its back.
There’s just so much I love about this comic. First, it’s just a fun story. There is plenty of humor and action, enough to keep any reader entertained. Between riding on dragons, sword fights, and slapstick parts like Adrienne hanging upside down as the dragon flies away with her; this is a comic that is sure to appeal to kids and adults alike. The relationship between Adrienne and Devin is perfect. Siblings; they support one another even through quarrels. I love them!
The “fairy tale turned on its head” idea isn’t new, but it draws me in. I love the switch of the gender roles between Adrienne and her brother. Yes, the kingly father is an unmitigated jerk, but that’s the kind of antagonist that works for a tale like this. I both hope he learns to be less obnoxious and love his nastiness. It’s usually the stepmother that ends up with this kind of role, so it’s a nice turnabout. This is exactly the kind of tale that everyone needs as a balance to the Disneyfied princess tales. The art is bright and fun, and fits perfectly with the story being told.
In Summary:
I went into the second issue of this comic with high hopes, and I wasn’t disappointed. The story continues to be action packed and funny. This is the perfect comic to use to hook younger readers, especially girls. I know many of the people I chat with online are looking for something exactly like this. Yes, Princeless wants to teach us a lesson about gender roles – but it’s so much fun that I’m thrilled to be along for the ride.
Grade: A
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