Princeless: Be Yourself #2 Review

writer: Jeremy Whitley / artist: Emily Martin / colors: Brett Grunig / lettering: Emily Spura / Action Lab Comics You know, I buy physical copies of Princeless and they always get swiped away (Swipper, no swipping! Can you tell I’ve watched plenty of kid shows?) by several younger readers. There’s something about Princeless, while being an all ages comics that sets it apart to also be enjoyed by adults, too. Whether it’s the nostalgia that hits some of us like “Wow, I would have loved Princeless growing up” or that fact that it’s just a really fun book that’s full of moments that keep you laughing (and guessing-You have a clue about who the Black Knight is, dontcha?), it’s fair to say that Princeless has carved out a dedicated fanbase in the sea of all the comic books out there. Continuing on Adrienne and Bedelia’s trip through the forest, they’ve found it to be nothing like a walk in the park or a Disney film. They manage to captured by some dreadful goblins. YES, GOBLINS.   Meanwhile, Prince Devon, still struggling to stand in the imposing shadow of his father has gained a bit more courage and is determined to go on his first quest to help find the whereabouts of his still missing mother. His father, the King has his doubts but Devon is such a bright child who has his wits about him. Plus this kid is ever resourceful. This is fact, one of the things I love best about Princeless is the acknowledgement of the almost suffocating presence parents can create when they see t…