Angry Birds / Transformers: Age of Eggstinction

author: John Barber
name: Wayne
average rating: 2.86
book published: 2015
rating: 3
read at: 2015/06/01
date added: 2015/06/01
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Angry Birds/Transformers: Age of Eggstinction' isn't a crossover so much as a mashup. It works in a sort of loopy way, and I think kids who are familiar with both properties would tend to like this.

In a prologue with very different art and a more somber and serious tone, the Transformers manage to lose the Allspark. Changing location and art style, we learn that it has landed on Piggie Island in the world of Angry Birds. Whenever birds or pigs touch the now christened 'Eggspark' they are transformed into hybrid robot/animal creatures patterned after well known Transformers. The biggest change these creatures face is suddenly having arms and legs. When the birds precious eggs come in contact with the mysterious Eggspark, then birds and pigs must band together to save the island. Or will the pigs try to be treacherous as always?

When I signed up to read this, I wasn't sure how it would work. Traditional teamups or crossovers have the two different teams working side by side, but that didn't seem possible in this case. The resulting mashup style works pretty good. The humor is not bad with Angry Birds and Transformers type humor happening. Familiarity with both sets of characters is probably a must. By the end it all feels a bit outplayed, but it's not too bad, and probably a fun romp for kids in the 7 to 9 year old range.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, IDW Publishing, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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