The Mighty Onion by Mark Crilley | Book Review

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Eliot is determined to create a comic book someday. He has plenty of great ideas, but one problem is he can’t draw. So, Eliot finds a fantastic artist to bring his new comic idea, The Mighty Onion, to life. Fortunately, he meets Pam, a talented artist who reluctantly agrees to draw a chapter for him after a lot of begging. Soon, they became partners, and their comic became a big hit at their school. However, things start going downhill when Pam stops following the script that Eliot wrote for her, and all the fan mail they receive is mainly directed to Pam and not Eliot. Their creative differences come to the surface, and their partnership quickly begins to crumble.

The book was truly exceptional, and the storyline was epic! Nevertheless, the other books the same author wrote left a long-lasting impact on me. Specifically, Mark Crilley’s how-to-draw anime book was a game-changer for me. I have been drawing since I was a kid, but that book has wholly transformed my drawing skills. My artwork has improved significantly, improving with each passing day.

The book is written in a journal style from Elliot’s perspective. I loved how you could see Elliot’s drawing throughout the journal because who doesn’t draw in their journal? It was funny seeing how bad he was at drawing. The book also shows the chapters of the mighty onion that Pam drew, and those drawings were beautiful, especially after comparing them to Elliot’s.

I enjoyed reading about the superhero the Mighty Onion because he is a remarkable character with onion powers! The Mighty Onion was an exceptional character, and I loved the way the author portrayed him. The book also had another hero, the guinea pig girl, who was equally impressive. The characters were all fantastic, and the storyline perfectly blended emotions. The book was heart-warming yet heartbreaking. I highly recommend this book to anyone who breathes.

About the author

“Mark Crilley is the author and illustrator of over fifty books, including several acclaimed graphic novels, for which he has received fourteen Eisner Award nominations. His work has been featured in USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and CNN Headline News. His popular YouTube videos have been viewed more than 400 million times. He lives in Michigan with his wife, Miki, and children, Matthew and Mio.” – Amazon. His website here.

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