The son of a mighty god, Battling Boy spent his childhood among his own kind in the Starry Lofts. On the eve of his adolescence, however, he is sent down to planet Earth (or something like it) and its troubled city of Arcopolis, a place overrun with terrible monsters that, for reasons unknown, specialize in kidnapping the city’s children. The children’s sole protector has just been slain, and Battling Boy is supposed to step up to the plate and prove himself by becoming the city’s new hero. Not an easy task for a twelve-year-old, not even for the son of a god.The plot may not be terribly original, but creator Paul Pope brings it to life with countless wonderful details and his trademark raw, lively, dynamic artwork. I am looking forward to the second volume! So, at first I wasn't sold on "Battling Boy" as a quality graphic novel with depth and character; however, in the end I saw its value as a book with a great story and unique characters in a dystopian Earth. The story is interesting and drew me in. I do want to learn more about the ghoul gang and what they're up to. Perhaps I will continue with this series about a Demi-God sent to Earth as a rite of passage to save the humans from the monsters. The art reminds me of cheap comics from the 1980s, which is what threw me off at first and left a sour taste in my mental mouth, but I realized that it's part of the allure the author was trying to conjure up. This novel is a good vs evil story with some twists thrown in; a throwback to the old superhero comics from the mid-1900s. The writing is tight and makes use of some fun vocabulary. I would recommend this graphic novel to those looking for a quick read with some personality.
What do You think about Bom De Briga (2014)?
The art is top notch. The writing...not so much. Still worth a look for the amazing graphics alone.
—Juan
Engaging read stunning art,color and letters.. Can't wait for part 2
—AngelinDisguise
