From Booklist
Gr. 6-9. In this four-issue collection of the unfortunately titled
SpyBoy. SpyBoy is in high school), hero Alex Fleming faces a fearsome new enemy who is disguised as a substitute teacher and is suspected of terrorist activities after police uncover his hidden trove of weapons. This couldn't have come at a worse time, as SpyBoy is getting ready to graduate, and his senior prom is right around the corner. This tongue-in-cheek espionage story is bursting with colorful
manga-influenced art, thrilling action sequences, and just the right amount of humor. The often-goofy plotline is grounded by believable teen characters, albeit ones with secret identities and penchants for defending the country from evildoers. The relaxed writing style with touches of sarcasm will attract both male and female readers, and the spy-movie references and
anime-inspired action will appeal to older comics fans. An entertaining adventure, silly at times--but so are James Bond movies.
Carlos OrellanaCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Product Description
This is it, boys and girls! Alex Fleming, a.k.a. SpyBoy, comes face to face with his greatest challenges ever - his senior prom, his graduation from high school, and the long-awaited revelation of the truth about his mother! Tossed into this already volatile mix is SpyGuy, a deadly new villain who cleverly disguises himself as a substitute teacher! In this collection, Alex's world is turned upside down when the local police discover his hidden stash of weapons and conclude that he's a terrorist. Will SpyBoy clear his name and survive graduation day, or will he be blown to SpyBits? Find out, in the clever and action-packed SpyBoy: Final Exam!