Space Battle Lunchtime Vol. 1 by Natalie Riess

Cute and lots of fun-kids will eat itup., 'Chefs have to think on their feet and reactquickly, especially when they're in competition-ESPECIALLY when that competitionis in SPACE! With fun characters and delicious dishes, this space adventure fitsright in to the young chef's menu.' - 'Chefs have to think on theirfeet and react quickly, especially when they're in competition-ESPECIALLY whenthat competition is in SPACE! With fun characters and delicious dishes, thisspace adventure fits right in to the young chef's menu.' - Lucy Knisley(Relish: My Life in the Kitchen), 'If somehow 'intergalactic cookingcompetition' by itself doesn't do it for you, Space Battle Lunchtime isalso full of wonderfully-designed characters, great cartooning, and beautifulcoloring. Riess ends the pieceon an interesting note, sending Peony onto a competing cooking show where chefsmust fight and literally cook their competition, so it definitely will beinteresting to see where the series goes. But thecenterpiece is Reiss' artwork: simple yet vivid, her anime-inspired characterdesign makes everything look adorable and pop off the page. Although this makes the delivery feel rushed, itcertainly matches the quick pace of a televised cooking show.

Thestory moves quickly, focusing less on introductions and more on the competitionsbetween the characters.

Accepting a challenge from an odd customer, she is instantlytransported into space to perform on a head-to-head competitive cooking show.With no knowledge of the weird alien ingredients she has to use, Peony mustforge alliances and friendships to stay ahead of the cutthroat competition.

'Riess opens Space Battle Lunchtime with a loveableheroine and a great hook, but then brings it to life beyond your expectationswith her signature charm and dazzling color.' - Yes Homo, 'Natalie Riess delivers a comic that lives up to itsexciting name, Space Battle Lunchtime! With gorgeous layouts, unique characterdesigns and an intriguing premise, I am excited to read the next installment andfind out who will be the toughest cookie in this tasty new series!' - SarahGraley (Rick and Morty: Lil' Poopy Superstar), BOOKLIST - Peonyfeels she is one of the best bakers in the universe now she's been given achance to prove it.

Space Battle Lunchtime Vol. 1 by Natalie Riess