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Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers Unleashed is a silly little story where the anthropomorphic "Pet Avengers" are called upon to heroically defend against a fairy-tale type animal crisis. Frog Thor, Lockjaw and a host of other comic-based animals not known to me join forces against a dark threat brought to life by a petulant little girl. This one was not for me, but I'm not sure it was supposed to be. This would be more appropriate for younger kids just getting into comics who enjoy things like unicorns and simple dialog. Though the story was a bit average, the artwork and coloring was spot on.… (mer)

I don't think this second volume from Bedard quite catches the magic of the Blue Beetle like it has been before. I prefer the series started by Keith Giffen over the Tony Bedard New 52, but it is still very much readable. Issues with identity and family take center stage in this volume, and leaves Jaime to wonder who can be trusted and who is an enemy. His ongoing struggle with the bugsuit is funny at times, but most of the time it is pretty boring. I would like to see a little more action, and some understanding that the Blue Beetle is actually a hero, and not a villain like he was perceived in this one.… (mer)