Damian Campanario

In 2036, technology has advanced and genetically engineered pets are all the rage. A Hong Kong firm creates GenPets to order, but only the wealthy can afford them. Nat Kanan's father owns the Knicks...so he gets one of these new age pets. Niko is not only a pet, but also a bodyguard. That does come in handy, but also attracts the attention of some bad, bad guys who want to use Niko for more criminal pursuits.

Fun, graphic novel! This book is geared towards middle grade age kids. The art is colorful and the storyline is simple, action-packed and entertaining. What kid wouldn't want a pet they designed that can actually bond with their DNA becoming truly theirs? While that is a bit cringe-worthy for me as an adult, when I was a kid.....OMG....a kitty that was made to order that was truly bonded with me would have been SO cool! If I was ordering my own GenPet, I think I would want a kitty that looked like a small panda bear that could change colors at will. Yep....that would be my order. I wonder how much that little gem would cost?? Ha ha! I don't own the Knicks....so I'm guessing it would be out of my price range. I might be able to get a tiny cockroach with a bad attitude, or maybe a blind rat with no tail. :)

Fun story! The art is wonderful! Loved it!

**I voluntarily read a review copy of this graphic novel from Magnetic Press. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. What do you name a color-changing panda cat? Frank. Yep, definitely Frank.**… (meer)