133-134 DC Super Friends 2&3 by Sholly Fisch

133. Dinosaur Round-Up by Sholly Fisch. Art by Joe Staton & Horacio Ottolini
DC Super Friends, #2

Rating: (4/5)

(US) - (Canada)

July 1, 2012, Stone Arch Books,  23 pgs
Age: 7+

"It’s big trouble in Metropolis when DINOSAURS go on a rampage! Will the Super Friends round up the mighty lizards before they make too much of a mess?"

Received a review copy from Capstone Press.

Based on the toyline from Mattel, this comic is aimed at younger readers and the storyline doesn't quite hold much for the older reader.  It is however cute and will satisfy it's intended audience.  The characters are drawn short and squat, like the toy I imagine, but they are adults not kids. Lots of action in this story right from the beginning as the "accident" happens and the entire team spends the book rounding up dinosaurs.  Also involves reader interaction with a secret code to solve at the end of the book.  Fun new series from DC/Capstone.

134. Wanted: The Super Friends by Sholly Fisch. Art by Stewart McKenny
DC Super Friends, #3

Rating: (4/5)

(US) - (Canada)

July 1, 2012, Stone Arch Books,  23 pgs
Age: 7+

"The Super Friends are out of control! Will they discover who’s in charge of them before they have to retire for good?"

Received a review copy from Capstone Press.

Another fun story for the younger kids.  The Super Friends meet up with their old nemesis the Wizard Felix Faust who has made puppets to control them as he tries to gain control of all the magic in the world.  A little boy dressed in a superman costume is the one to give them the idea on how to beat the evil Faust.  Easy to read, with lots of humour and no violence.