Monkey Prince #1

The Monkey Prince is an interesting addition to the DC Comics universe. This first issue is, likewise, a fantastic introduction to one of the most refreshingly originally yet oddly timeless concepts I've seen in some time. Highly recommended. Read Full Review

It doesn't just talk the talk, it walks the walk. Behind the scenes is just as diverse as what's on the page. When people get a chance to tell the stories that represent them, we all win. Read Full Review

Monkey Prince #1 is a very strong new superhero debut, in which the creative team establish pathos, running jokes and a solid character foundation that will bring readers back for Monkey Prince #2. Read Full Review

Monkey Prince #1is a fantastic first issue for DC's newest hero. Yang writes a fantastical yet relatable story, the art by Chang and Cheng is vivacious, and the lettering by Chiang ties everything together. It's a bold story that takes inspiration from the past to make something truly original for the DC universe. Read Full Review

Chang delivers some beautifully detailed imagery throughout the issue. There are some great action scenes and the characters and wonderfully expressive. I was impressed with the composition of the scenes. Read Full Review

Despite feeling a bit rushed, Monkey Prince #1 is a refreshing blast of a debut issue with an immensely fun script and phenomenal artwork. Read Full Review

It's been a while since a new character got a major spotlight in a solo book at DC, but you couldn't pick a better team to shepherd that than Gene Luen Yang and Bernard Chang. Spinning out of the Festival of Heroes one-shot from 2021, Monkey Prince #1 introduces us to a new DC hero who has a lot in common with characters like Peter Parker and Jaime Reyes. Read Full Review

Overall, Monkey Prince #1 is a very good comic. It combines the familiar with a lore and mythology that is, for many less familiar to deliver something fresh and new. The only real hiccup is that the pacing and some of the characterization feels somewhat off or unrefined in places. Even with that, the art makes the entire read worthwhile and sets up Monkey Prince as a story you won't want to miss. Read Full Review

It may not be for everybody, but Monkey Prince #1 is a solid start to what ideally will be a robust new addition to the DC mythos. Read Full Review

Monkey Prince #1 is a decent, middle-of-the-road origin story about DC's latest teen superhero. The art is excellent and the highlight of the issue. However, the writing and overall plot are filled with too many minor flaws and rushed shortcuts to get readers hooked on the character, making for an underwhelming debut. Read Full Review

Despite intriguing artwork, this prince has yet to step out of a knight's shadow beyond lip service. Read Full Review

I'd be far more excited about Monkey Prince's potential long-term impact, but he's already being saddled with needing Batman to boost sales in his first issue. Not an encouraging sign at all. Read Full Review

humgruffin

Feb 06, 2022

This was just a fun book, nothing too heavy, No identity politics (how did that slip by DC?), crazy characters, appearances by Gothams more well known characters and an ending that will definitely have me coming back to see what happens next.

Skywolf

Feb 02, 2022

Well, I think the story is much more attractive to me compared to the one in issue #0. Damian is in the book, not just Batman. Guess in the future, there might be some interactions between the "sons"?

Psycamorean

Feb 05, 2022

I liked this one, which is surprising given I was so lukewarm on the zero issue. The likeability of the characters just wasn't nearly as present in that issue, mainly because I think it was focused on establishing a whole bunch of lore. But this issue is mostly pre-Monkey Prince, so we really get to know and like Marcus Sun, and his parents to a lesser degree. I hope this series continues to be as fun as issue one was.

SurvivorLiv

Feb 20, 2022

Found this issue to be a pretty fun coming of age story centered on a biracial protagonist. It is light and shows us the effects of a hero, Batman in this case, on a child whose parents work for various villains. This is an interesting story and I am glad it is being told. The ending brings in some goofy body horror and I am interested to see where that goes ultimately.

DiegoLDUganda

Feb 02, 2022

Very weird start. But it was okey, im feeling Peter Parker vibes. It's kinda sad that Batman needs to appear in this book

The Brave and the Bald

Feb 05, 2022

As a white man, this is not offensive to white people. Some terminally-online people just enjoy playing victim.

Merlyn

Feb 01, 2022

What does it mean that he wears shoes inside the house because "he has a white mom"? I just scratched my head at that one. And he goes at it again with your "white Karen of a mommy". Kinda weird language Yang is using, I don't suppose he would go on those diatribes for other races of people but with whites it's allowed, of course. Also the mom is terrible at her mom job (not that her regular job is a good one lol), no mom would react like that "oh are you smoking? Cool, cool". That last page is most assuredly bullshit, I always hate it when writers go for bullshit "twists" that make no sense and are used purely for the shock factor.

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SurvivorLiv - Feb 20, 2022

This book is not attacking white people. You are just terminally online, braindead, and woefully fragile.

Merlyn - Feb 20, 2022

See, I always try to be a nice guy. I told you I'll block you but I didn't, I gave you another chance. Though in all fairness, I shouldn't have. Ugly people tend to be resentful. They have so many complexes and they tend to think the world is unfair because they've been given such ugly faces and because of that, they screech at other people. I have some sympathy for you, looking like that, but you're just too much of a douchebag.

SurvivorLiv - Feb 20, 2022

Block me you racist fucking asshat instead of projecting the insecurities that prevent your basement-dwelling, pig-slop-eating ass from giving yourself a profile picture

Merlyn - Feb 20, 2022

Most people here don't have a profile picture with their faces. Why an ugly duck like you would do it, I genuinely don't know. I wouldn't leave the house if I'd looked like you. :)))

SurvivorLiv - Feb 20, 2022

you are deranged

Merlyn - Feb 20, 2022

You are very, very ugly.

Simon DelMonte

Mar 06, 2022

So very clumsy, way below what I expect from Yang. And why is Batman here already? And just because the custodian is a pig doesn't mean he has to act like one!

daspidaboy

Feb 05, 2022

this was honestly a weak issue, even though Gene Luen Yang is a pretty solid writer.

Briton

Feb 06, 2022

Atrocious