Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this story.

This reminds me of Power rangers because of the uniform and the fact they are fighting aliens and the Incredibles because of the family dynamic. I liked the art for this and i always enjoy when stories are colored but the story itself didnt connect with me the way I was hoping. I think it leaned to much on cliches and the main story line (someone with a set destiny who doesnt want anything to do with it but then finds their own way to accepting it after a tragic event) is nothing new. I also need more information on what type of training they go through that make children suitable to fight aliens because when Dai had them running drills they acted like it was something brand new. I also didnt really care for Maises character. My main issue was with the final fighting scene. The fight ends rather abruptly and then it and the aftermath are just summarized. I also wish the conversation of Dai taking the blame for the fight and the mother becoming the captain was in the story because while I do think the mother should have been the captain since she was the adult I did understand why Dai was sent so id like to see that transferred over respectfully. I do think this would do well with a younger audience

This was such a fun read. I grew up as a Power Rangers kid and this was just a joy. It feels very appropriate for MG/Junior High.

Family Force V is a Superhero story exploring strong family and self-discovery themes, that leans a bit too much on the Power Rangers troupe.

It follows a teenage girl named Maize, who’s born into a family team of superheroes. She resents her responsibilities and struggles with balancing them with her normal life until she tragically loses someone very dear to her.

The art is just gorgeous, and reminiscent of classic Cartoon Network and Disney XD animated shows, with beautiful Super Suits, splendid character designs, and an awesome-looking giant Mecha robot. I love the paneling, and the action sequences are quite detailed and very well-executed.

The story was very wholesome, and did some things to exemplify itself from the obvious Power Ranger-like setting—a superhero family dynasty with branches of 5 members located in different parts of the world, all with their own powers and suits was very creative. Still, it leans too heavily on too many cliches that make it feel like something you’ve read a bunch of times before. Overall a worthy read for any superhero or Sentai fan, with lots of nostalgia to boot. I’m invested enough to pick up the next volumes.

I received an ARC from Netgalley and Image Comics. I’m voluntarily leaving an honest review and all opinions are my own.

Honestly really impressed with this comic. Bright, colorful, great artwork, exciting, well done framing and the action is easy to follow. Especially impressed by the twists. Really great comic for teens/young adults. Definitely has some relatable feelings around family and responsibility. My only wish is that we had more time with some of the characters.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

TW: parental death, adultification, grief

"Family Force V" is what happens when Power Rangers meets the Shadowhunters universe: cool suits, but the stakes are a lot higher, with losses being a reality of the war and beating evil not being a certain thing.
While Power Rangers are a group of young adults who accept to fight a much more powerful enemy, this book follows a family who, like Shadowhunters, are born into and can't say no to their bigger calling. So they end up being trained and thrust into it as children to protect the entire continent (but luckily, the aliens always attack their city).
No teens will ever have to fight aliens (hopefully). Still, plenty of teens can relate to being a first generation immigrant or losing a parent and being parentified and adultified, having to put a smile on their face and take care of the other adults and younger siblings in their lives, emotionally and physically, having to work at their family business or another to help out their family, dealing with economic problems, having to supress and give up on their interests, having their friendships and school suffer because of what is going on at home and throughout all of that having to keep a smile on their face to not be even another problem. So they take refuge on the internet, where other users might take advantage of their youth and do even more damage.
My problem is that at no point does this story tell its readers, who may identify with Maisie and her family, to find a support system or a trustworthy adult. Instead, it leads the reader to see the main character's failures as proof of her laziness and stubbornness when she is fighting an unwinnable fight and behaving as a kid because she IS a kid.
Plus, every time they put on their suits, all I could think about was that episode of Rick and Morty parodying Power Rangers.
The plot twist at the end was really good, and I really liked Maise's friends and how they cared for her. The family dynamics were complex and wonderfully done, and each character felt completely developed. I'm glad that we'll see more of them.
Thank you NetGalley, Edelweiss, Image Comics and Simon & Schuster for this DRC.

This graphic novel is an absolute blast! Such a fun new take on Power Rangers type characters but instead has them all be a family. While it is clearly Power Rangers inspired the graphic novel has its own twists and differences that make this enjoyable and a great addition for a middle school library. I'm excited to see where the story goes next! Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this advanced copy!

Thank you to netGalley and Skybound for the eARC!

Family Force V is an american comic about power ranger-esque super heroes who decided to make their work a worldwide job, usually by enlisting their families. We follow Maise, a young girl trying to balance her life as a teenager and as a protector of LA.

I found this first volume to be incredibly entertaining and have a lot of the heart that I felt while watching Spiderverse. The characters felt like real people, and the story left no room for any mediocrity. It was all a very fun read and very compelling all the way through, and I'm so excited to read more!

Family Force V is an action packed graphic novel full of big emotions. Maise just wants to be a normal teen, but her family has a secret—they act as the world's defense from alien invaders a la Power Rangers. Larger forces are at play as the monsters start evolving, forcing Maise to confront her destiny. This was a fun but also heartfelt read that manga readers will love. Thanks to Image and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The art is exciting and bright, the story is emotional and smart and the antagonist is mysterious and scary. I liked this story starter, There is potential for lots of conflict, but the family is solid, humorous and sweet. There were a few times that the action seemed confusion in the illustrations, but since I read this online, this could be attributed to the smaller format. I will be looking for further volumes.

I saw someone describe this as Power Rangers meets Spider-Man, and I couldn’t agree more. The Moon Troopers function very similarly to Power Rangers or Voltron heroes, and the story line is very Spider-Man adjacent with a teenager protagonist who moonlights as a superhero losing a loved one and deciding to use their powers for the greater good.

It was a little cliche and predictable at times, but I think the target audience won’t mind, especially if they haven’t been oversaturated with this type of plot line yet. The themes and messages are solid, especially in regards to family and friendship, and it comes with the bonus of strong diversity representation for race and LGBTQ+ characters.

The ending wrapped up a little too easily and felt rushed, but this series has potential to go far in subsequent volumes.

This is my favorite new graphic novel that I’ve read this year, hands down. The synopsis caught my eye because it felt like it was tailored towards my specific interests, and it was executed so well. I read it in one setting and it went by so fast with the pacing, and I immediately wanted a second book after. I am a big Pacific Rim fan, and while there are no mechs, this comic involves a family team as they take on alien kaiju. Although the designs look similiar to Power Rangers and I can see the inspiration taken from there, it reminds me much more of a Big Hero 6 dynamic with family members fighting alongside each other instead of friends. The family dynamic really makes this feel like a fresh take on the genre. I appreciate seeing how the family drama blends into their kaiju-fighting responsibility. The main character, Maise, is a great example of the toll of balancing family, work, life, and friends. She was immediately someone I was rooting for. After a certain tragic event happens, it was interesting to see her character develope she takes on more responsibility.

Also, I should mention that the art and coloring done for this novel are stunning, and I really love the kaiju designs.

Thank you to NetGalley for my Advanced Reader's Copy of this book.

I hate to repeat all of the other reviews, but this book is Power Rangers meets Transformers meets Godzilla and it's awesome. As a child of the 80s and 90s I was immediately drawn into the story about a family who fights monsters from outer space. The main character is very relatable as a teen who hates the responsibility that she's given without a choice, although her responsibility is far greater than the homework and part time jobs that most teens have. I look forward to Book 2. 3.5 stars.

The Power Rangers meet The Incredibles and Big Hero 6.

Being a teenager is hard. Add being born into a superhero family that's part of a worldwide protection agency tasked with defending the earth from frequent extraterrestrial kaiju attacks, and you've got Maisie's life in a nutshell.

We follow her as she tries to find her footing following a big incident that changes her outlook on (superhero) life. While reading through these pages, I could feel that this comic was a labour of love. The sense of community, extending grace to one another, and seeing the other person behind the mask.
Maisie is flawed, but her willingness to learn from her mistakes, adapt, and do better for the people around her make her a main character that you can't help but root for. While the beginning of the story may feel bitter sweet, the ending felt hopeful.

I'm definitely very curious to see where the next book in this comic series will take us after this!

Thank you to Skybound and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this graphic novel. This is a story that reminds me of my childhood watching families fulfilling their destiny of saving the world and the main character having to hide it from other people. I also enjoyed the Power Ranger feels from the heroes as well. I think what may happen with this series, though, is that it could end up predictable, but I think this is a great story for middle schoolers and high schoolers. Because of these points, I have to give this a solid 4 out.of 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc!! This novel was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and surprisingly very funny (Moonie was my favorite character)! The themes of family and finding your own identity were very strong and perfectly mixed together with a dash of teenage angst and awkwardness. I quickly fell in love with the sick graphics, action-packed storyline, family dynamic, all of it. I can’t wait until the official publication date so that I’m able to buy a copy for my niece who I know is going to love it (I thought of her literally every single time I flipped a page lol). This is perfect for pre-teens/teens (comic book loving adults too) just be aware there are a a few instances of profanity to look out for and the antagonist may be a little frightening for some. The only thing I wasn’t the biggest fan of was the pacing, there were a few things I wished would’ve been a little bit more dragged out but nonetheless I still really enjoyed this novel and would read the next in the series. Also, I’ve seen quite a few reviews mentioning a likeness to Power Rangers and I would completely agree, so if you grew up watching Power Rangers definitely give this novel a read and you’re sure to discover a new favorite.

If you liked Power Rangers and those kinds of shows then you will love this. The art work is great the characters have a lot of potential and the story has me very intrigued. Moonie is currently my favorite character but the ending had left me a little scared about their future. I can already tell this is a seres will be reading this series through to the end.

This is clearly a homage to Gatchaman and Mazinger Z, so it was like returning to the seventies, which I am grateful for, since the introduction with the pronouns almost made me close the manga without reading it. It is also a sing in favor of family and friendship and assuming one’s responsibilities, but all put together with plenty of action.

By the way, the end closes with a disturbing surprise.

Note: better reading in a big screen, in a double page format.

The art in this manga was fantastic and I was absolutely sucked into the story. Maise is born into a family that is forced to act as superheroes protecting the world from alien beings. Maise has a lot of growth throughout the book and seeing her go through everything really made this book for me. A fantastic read!

Thanks to NetGalley for the digital copy of this book.
I love the family dynamics and the art is great. I’m really excited for the next volume.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the ARC.

I'm a fan of Matt Braly's Amphibia, so I was very excited when this book was announced. The concept follows a typical teen superhero story—someone trying to balance superhero life with everyday life—but that’s a trope I’ve always had a soft spot for. Matt Braly adds some interesting subplots and twists that keep it fresh. I also really enjoyed the backstory behind how the characters gained their superpowers.