Bandette Volume 2: Stealers Keepers!

Vol. 2 continues much in the same vein as the first book -- charming, light-hearted, swashbuckling adventure. Bandette and her arch-rival, the dashing Monsieur, compete to see who can steal the most priceless artifacts from the evil organization called "Finis" (a stark line is drawn between "good" thieves like Bandette, who treats stealing as an art and only pilfers from those who "deserve" it, and truly evil criminals who harm innocents). It's clever, fast-paced, and full of funny dialogue and slapstick-y action. I sometimes find myself wishing that Bandette were not *quite* so supernaturally competent, that maybe she could break a sweat once in a while as she overcomes her enemies and obstacles. But her total unflappability is part of her charm, of course. And we do see her display flashes of concern when her friends are menaced by the very creepy assassin "Il Tredici". But it all works out in the end, with humiliation and defeat for the bad guys, and triumph and candy bars for the heroes. If you enjoyed Vol. 1, you certainly won't be disappointed here.

One of the best comics being written and drawn today. I look forward to the comics when they're available online, and buy these collections for nieces and nephews. It has a unique voice in todays industry, it doesn't try and be like other comics, and I really like that. The story takes place in Paris - not the real Paris, but a mythical Paris where you would expect to run into Aubrey Hepburn or Cary Grant, and possibly the Pink Panther. But is still full of modern technology.I enjoy the unique pace and storytelling as an adult, as do my pre-teen nieces and nephewsAs much as I enjoyed this, I'd encourage anyone wanting to try this out, to get volume one first, and start the Bandette story from the beginning.

This is a fun and quick read even for my kids. They really enjoyed the story and had a good time.They and I cannot wait for the next one.The kids and I also really enjoyed the artwork.Overall, it was and is a very enjoyable book.

New book— Grandson loves the comic book style. He lives in Portland & was tickled to discover the author is from there!!

Great comic.Funny, clever, Love the art style. Girls and women will love this strong and smart female character.

Christmas gift

Beautiful, charming, delightful.

Recommended for early to mid teen girls.

Truly superb, one of the best comics of the current decade from writer and artist team Paul Tobin and Coleen Coover. A wonderful tale of a thief / artist and so much more set in a BD comic style. Pure magic. Personally, the artwork is even more amazing on the Amazon-run Comixology website where you can the latest issues of this wonderful colourful and humour filled book.

Mit Bandette verhält es sich wie mit Zuckerwatte: so köstlich, so süß, man kann gar nicht genug davon bekommen. Und so hat mir der zweite Band mindestens so gut geschmeck / gefallen wie der erste. Ich neige nicht zu übertriebenen Ohs und Ahs, aber die Panels sind so skurril und liebenswert, dass ich schon ein steinernes Herz haben müsste, um mich ihrem Charm entziehen zu können. Bandette macht sich die Welt, wie sie ihr gefällt, sie ist eine anarchische Mischung aus Pipi Langstrumpf und Audrey Tautous Amelie. Bandette nimmt das Leben leicht, eine hohe Kunst, die spielerisch daher kommt, und kaum ein Panel bringt mich nicht zum Schmunzeln. Vielleicht bekommt man von zu viel Zuckerwatte Bauchschmerzen, aber das lasse ich drauf ankommen...