Thueson, Steve. Timothy Dinoman Saves the Cat. Steve Thueson, Illus. Timothy Dinoman Series; bk. 1. Graphic Universe, 10/2022. 192pp. Graphic PLB $30.65 978-1-7284-0177-5. Paper $19.99 978-1-7284-6309-4. GRADES 3 – 6. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
Agent Dinoman swings into action to stop a Bowman, criminal mastermind, from destroying the world via a satellite death ray. Dinoman, drawn as a human with green hands and a reptilian-like head, successfully thwarts Bowman after several action-packed scenes featuring various Bond- like gadgets and flash-bang fights. Various silly bits, including an ongoing one with Dinoman repeatedly chasing and rescuing the criminal’s cat, interject additional humor into the fast-paced story. Digitally illustrated comic pages with numerous color action panels keep the story engaging and rapidly moving from panel to panel. It’s easy to see the possibility of many more Dinoman action stories to come.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library