Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 

Jackie and the Magical Guys Vol. 1 by Amy Linsamouth and illustrator Hamons is the goofy beginning to what I believe will be an entertaining series. When I saw this on Net Galley I knew I needed to read it, the cover alone had me interested and then I read the title. I'm so glad I requested it and was accepted as a reader. I read it almost immediately after getting the email that I was approved. It gave me this odd nostalgic feeling. There's something about the writing and humor that felt like watching cartoons as a kid. It also already has me speculating on what's going to happen next. I am so excited for volume 2. I personally loved this comic, but I know its not going to be for everyone. There are so many goofy moments and even more puns. So, if you don't like puns, fast pace team building, or accidental gender fuckery this book is not for you. 

However, if you do like puns, fast pace team building, or accidental gender fuckery then read this comic. It has that same outlandish humor and general disregard for weird shit as The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. And if Beast Boy was your favorite Teen Titan you will love this story. Or at the very least you will love the characters. Especially since there is no shortage of goofy and diverse characters to love. I think my personal favorites so far are Blaze's grandmother and Reid. I love Blaze's grandma because she is silly and through everything her only concerns were her Matcha Love Coffee House drink and getting her grandson some friends and a date. I love Reid because of his personality, lack of shame, and proclivity for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. That and he's a bit of an idiot which is my favorite type of character to read about. 

However, there was something in this comic that I usually don't like in books and media in general. Cliff hangers. Technically there were 2 cliff hangers. But I didn't dislike them in this case. It got me even more excited for volume 2. I was already planning on continuing the series before I even finished this volume. I mean it has all my favorite things: beautiful art, a diverse cast, lovable characters, and gender fuckery. The cliff hangers just made me drift off into excited speculation about the story. I've already talked the ears off of my housemates and anyone else who will listen. (But I've tried to do so without spoiling the comic for them. So, I think I mostly sound like I'm rambling in insanity). 

Overall,  Jackie and the Magical Guys Vol.1 was an entertaining opening to a series that I believe will be equal parts goofy and dark. The world Amy Linsamouth has created is so interesting and unique. I enjoyed the time travel, I don't think I've seen it written like it is in this comic before. I'm so glad I requested this comic. Honestly the art and story go so well together. Hamons captures the emotions of the characters in the funniest ways. While also capturing the more nitty gritty side of the story in a way that doesn't diminish either. I love Hamons' art, it is absolutely beautiful and at times funny. (I especially enjoyed the goofy little memeish faces the characters make.) 

I will leave you with a couple of my favorite out of context quotes. First: "I just urinated, and I don't know where it came from..." (pg 93). And: "That is correct. I am very maternal. For example, I know plants are just waiting for us to die until our carcasses become fertilizer for them. That is my maternal warning to you." (pg. 81).  

There is just one last thing I want to say its not about the comic itself at all. I think Monster Candy Publishing has my favorite logo I have ever seen. You need to look is up because it is perfect and my mind will not be changed. It honestly feels like they were the perfect choice to publish this goofy and wonderful comic.