 | Boss of the underworld (Underworld) Author: Freeman, Tor | |
| Price: $12.29 | ||
Summary:
Shirley didn't mean to fall down the manhole, actually she didn't fall, something dragged her down into the abyss. But now, she is forced to save an entire subterranean society of misfits from the evil clutches of a big baddie known colloquially as, "The Boss." In graphic novel format.
Reviews:
Booklist (06/01/26)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 06/01/2026 An ordinary day takes a bizarre swerve when Shirley is yanked down a manhole into an odd underworld of cheerfully strange creatures. Heralded as the prophesied “Chosen One,” she’s recruited to take on “The Boss,” whose gator-esque henchmen are constantly “smooshing” and “thumping,” thereby spoiling everyone’s fun. Teamed with George, an amiable, bespectacled cockroach with a poignant backstory, Shirley sets off on a quest of increasing ridiculousness: navigating the Bog of Sudden Intense Emotions, escaping a broccoli house constructed by a myna bird with questionable dietary preferences, and negotiating a sewer maze full of hazards, warnings, pesky obstacles, and peskier characters. Intrepid Shirley meets each challenge—and creature—with creative determination. Peppered with high-flown, Python-esque absurdity, the deadpan dialogue is laugh-out-loud funny. Simple black lines and flat color fills shape the endearingly blobby, goggle-eyed characters and their bizarre landscapes, with light textures and marks adding detail to dynamic panels. Relentlessly silly, this oddball, episodic adventure confidently owns its weirdness, delivering a riotous, ridiculous romp and promising more adventures ahead. Perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and John Patrick Green. - Copyright 2026 Booklist.
