Penelope, Josh, and friends are back with even more adventures! With Shirt and Pants reunited, what will happen this time around? Will this be the kids last adventure or is it just the beginning? Join the club! Penelope and Josh Rivera (now 10 and 12 years old) wrote and drew PAC 3 during the coronavirus pandemic. These two teamed up again to tell a very creative story (Book 2 was a collaboration by this brother/sister duo. Book 1 was written and created by Penelope @ 8 years old). They hope to one day have this series printed and sold at Barnes & Noble. Penelope’s dream is to be an author and hopes that this comic will make other kids laugh, happy, and entertained.In addition, Penelope and Josh would like to use these books as a vehicle to help others. In 2019 the kids donated all the sales of their eBooks to Give Kids The World in Orlando, Florida (a nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides week-long, cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families).
This comic book aims to captivate young readers with another installment of whimsical adventures. At the same time this comic book struggles a lot with repetitive storytelling and lacks the engaging elements necessary to hold my attention in this comic book.
The story in this comic book follows Penelope and her friends as they embark on another adventure, but the narrative feels stagnant, offering little in terms of new experiences or insights. The plot is predictable, lacking the creativity and excitement needed to make the adventure memorable. This lack of innovation results in a narrative that feels more like a rehash of previous comic books in this series rather than a fresh journey.
Penelope, the protagonist, continues to be underdeveloped. Her character lacks depth and growth, making it difficult for me personally to connect with her journey. The supporting characters remain one-dimensional, serving as mere background figures rather than contributing meaningfully to the story. This lack of character development prevents the narrative from resonating emotionally with its audience.
The dialogues throughout this comic book continues to fall short of its potential. The illustrations are basic and lack the dynamic energy required to bring Penelope’s adventures to life. Backgrounds are sparse, and the lack of detail in character designs contributes to a static visual experience. This results in visuals that fail to drawn me personally into the world, leaving the adventures feeling uninspired and dull.
One of the core issues I had with this comic book is its inability to innovate or build upon previous stories. The series seems stuck in a cycle of repetition, with each installment offering similar plots and character interactions. This lack of growth and creativity makes it difficult for the series to maintain my interested in this comic book and this whole series over time.
Despite these shortcomings, the concept behind this comic book remains promising. With a focus on adventure, friendship, and discovery, it has the potential to be an engaging series for children. However, future comic books in this series need to focus on developing more complex characters, crafting engaging and varied plots, and enhancing the visual storytelling.
I Give This Book 1 / 5
