2023 EDIT:
Reread: Cute, funny stuff. Again nothing deep or mind-blowing about it, except in its diversity, but as far as feminist graphic novels go, it's a little, twinkling treasure in the now-vast ocean, remaining noticeable and noteworthy. I may not have any interest in reading more, but I'll keep the first volume of 'Misfit City', like a keepsake gem on my comics shelf.
Final Score: 3.5/5
Original Review:
A cute, fun mystery adventure comic. Nothing really deep or surprising about it, but it's an engaging, endearing and thrilling ride nonetheless, filled to the treasure trove brim with interesting female characters.
Set in a cove, which was new to me in graphic novel reading, 'Misfit City' is an homage to 'The Goonies' with female characters as central. Such great diversity - in race, shapes and sizes for the funny-to-smart-to-sarcastic-and-deadpan girl group. These social misfits each have lives of their own. Personal commitments, ambitions, as well as their own set of values - making it harder for them to focus on the main plot involving a treasure hunt; which turns into something sinister the deeper they go. Thus they are more relatable than in any corny kids' fantasy adventure flick.
Friendship, hard work, music, knowledge, libraries, museums, legendary female pirates, maps, puzzles, crane machines, a séance, a totem pole, and a farting dog, 'Misfit City Vol. 1' is good old harmless enjoyment; a movie's first act in comic book style. It's the eighties with a needed feminist update. Which is great praise coming from me since I dislike most of writer Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith's past work in film. Glad I gave her another chance.
Nice one on the 'Goldie Vance' reference too, BOOM! Box!
Chaaaaaaaaarrrrrmed!
Final Score: 4/5
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