Muppet Peter Pan #1

Muppet Peter Pan #1

by Grace Randolph, Amy Mebberson (Illustrator)

The timid Kermie Pan resides in the magical realm of Neverswamp, where the pushy fairy Piggytink tries to toughen him up! One night, while searching for his shadow, Kermie Pan and Piggytink encounter the Darling children, who run away to Neverswamp and encourage Kermie Pan to battle Captain Gonzo! Features a cover from David Petersen, the Eisner Award-winning creator of Mouse Guard!

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Humor, Graphic Novels Comics, Juvenile, Young Adult

112 pages, Paperback

Published March 16, 2010

Reviews

[Kate Willis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great fun. Not quite as genius as their version of Sherlock Holmes, but still fun.

[Joshua · Rating 3 out of 5]

They really give Tink agency.

[Radwa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think I would've prefered this as a film, because the comics didn't really convey all of the characterstics of the Muppet gang, but it was fun.

[Doc · Rating 4 out of 5]

Straight on to Neverswamp

Another strange Muppet story adapted by the folks at BOOM! Studios shows Peter Pan as only the Muppets can making each character uniquely there own while only barely imitating the story like a mockumentary of the original. I can't say to much about the changes to the story without spoiling to much but it was interesting to me to consider how different the original and this remake really were while also enjoying the random strangeness, mutinies, and alliances that form in these pages. :)

[Theo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as funny as the other volumes, but cute. Tries to skip the icky racist crap in Peter Pan, but ends up with cultural appropriation instead.

[Shahna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Muppet-y goodness.
I love Kermit.

[Janine W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This should be a moviel. 💗👌

[Bridget Neace · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. Graphic novels aren't my thing--bonus star for Muppets.

[Granny Weatherwax · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this as part of a reading challenge and I am glad that I did. Mind you, I didn't take much convincing - anything with the Muppets in it is an instant drawcard for me.
I have taken off one star only because there were times that some of the characters just didn't feel right in their roles, but really that may have been my bias as much as anything.
Miss Piggy as Piggytink is an absolute stunner and Gonzo as a reluctant Captain Hook is another winner.
The inclusion of the extra cover art at the back of the book is a welcome bonus.
Well worth looking at.

[Cale · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's always a little weird to see Muppets playing other prominent characters, sometimes in contrast to their own personalities. This book does that a lot with Kermit, as he portrays Peter Pan in a very un-Kermit manner; Pan is basically the antagonist in the book, which in many ways critiques the whole childlike manner of the character. And it's interesting to have normally secondary characters get center stage (Janis is Wendy, and really the star of the book, perhaps shared with Piggy as Tinkerbell), and be allowed to stretch. I haven't read Peter Pan so I don't know how true to the actual story it is, but it stands pretty solidly on its own, making some good points about growing up and letting go, while still being funny and silly (although not nearly as much as the more traditional Muppets comics). And actually, Sam the Eagle steals the opening and gets some good moments throughout, as do Gonzo and even Rizzo. So for fans of some of the second string Muppets, this is a good chance to see them shine.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had these downloaded on my iPad and they were unknowingly out of order, so I accidentally read 2-4 and then 1. But, issue 1 only set up the Darling children playing in their nursery and it being Wendy's last night there so I really didn't miss much. 2-4 were the real adventure as Peter Pan (Kermit) and "Piggytink" take the children to NeverSwamp and they meet Captain Hook (Gonzo) and his pirates, as well as "the hippies" (Dr. Teeth & the Electric Mayhem). This one seemed to have less of the humor and bad puns that are the hallmark of the Muppets (and were prevalent in King Arthur) and focused more on the story. However, they seemed to alter much more of this story - mainly that Hook never meant to be a pirate and isn't bad at all so he never fights anyone, and sails back home with the Darling children at the end. As everyone knows this story so well, it seemed very anti-climactic.

[Madeline · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Muppets melded so nicely with the story of Peter Pan. Almost every character was in the perfect role for their personalities or abilities. It seemed really well thought out in this department. The best character was probably Piggytink, as her part was written to perfection. It makes me wish they had done Peter Pan in Muppet Classic Theater or had made a movie version.

Something I enjoyed was the little in-jokes for really big Muppet fans, such as the addition of Louis Kazagger and certain words and phrases for which some characters are known (like how Piggy says “teensy" and Kermit says “yeesh"). Sam the Eagle's parts were particularly hilarious.

My only real complaint is that the ending seemed a little rushed, but I can forgive that. It's a Muppet graphic novel, not an epic.

[Jeff Lanter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've really enjoyed all of the Muppet releases thus far from Boom Studios, but this one I liked a little less. There were less laughs in this one and I feel like they may have taken a few too many liberties with the plot of Peter Pan (not that I'm a diehard fan of it or anything). What is really noteworthy in this volume is the artwork! The artist in this should do the rest of these "fairy tale" themed Muppet comics, because she is really, really great. The Muppets look like Muppets and not cartoon characters which I really like. Overall, this one is worth picking up, just don't expect as much fun to be had as the volumes that have come before.

[AnyMousse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sadly, I was not as impressed with this book as I was with Muppet Snow White and Muppet Robin Hood.

The story is set in Boston instead of London and while Sam the Eagle as narrator is humorous, seeing Janice as Wendy was a bit odd. Although to be fair, as you get into the story, it makes more sense.

However, the thing I loved about this book was the gorgeous illustrations. They were clean, bright and just pleasant to look at.

[Erik · Rating 3 out of 5]

Most of the characters slide right into their roles, although Kermit doesn't quite feel right as a selfish Peter Pan. This is a bit more of a departure from the source material than most other Muppet adaptations but the story works well and still feels like Peter Pan. The jokes really pick up in the back half. Great use of Sam, Gonzo, and the always underrated Pepe.

[Fives OnTheFly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Muppets and Peter Pan are two of our families top favorite things so of course this book was an instant hit. Filled with hilarious jokes and wonderful illustrations. A great take on a wonderful tale.

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

The telling of the story of Peter Pan is a little lacking, but the muppetyness was fun.

[Ham · Rating 4 out of 5]

A few parts were lame, but on the whole, the humor was spot on. This would make a great live action film. (Hint Hint, Disney.)

[Jared Thomas]

it was good

[Jdetrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this does a great job balancing the Muppets personalities with the roles they're playing. It's fun and has some great art.