Common Sense Media Review
By Michael Berry
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Kids jump dimensions in goofy sci-fi graphic novel.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
As APOCALYPSE TACO begins, 11-year-old twins Ivan and Axl and 16-year-old Sid take a break from their late-night drama troupe duties. But before they can return with Mexican fast food, their vehicle is attacked by many-limbed creatures that seem to be imperfect copies of people, cars, and buildings. The kids will need to use their wits, their truck, and even their windshield scraper to prevent the runaway biology experiment from taking over the world.
Is It Any Good?
Humor and horror sometimes mix well, and this fast-moving sci-fi adventure finds the right balance between scary and silly. Apocalypse Taco shows the dangers of artificial life, and author-cartoonist Nathan Hale uses his impressive artistic skills to bring the infestation to queasy life. The twins provide plenty of comic relief, but the level of suspense stays elevated. Fans of Hale's One Trick Pony wil enjoy this tale, as will newcomers.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Apocalypse Taco portrays kids and teens confronting an out-of-this-world situation. Think you'd be able to use your wits to defeat monsters attacking your town?
Why is unregulated biotechnology dangerous? Does technology always have a positive impact on people?
In what ways are graphic novels well-suited for science fiction? What other sci-fi graphic novels do you like?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Nathan Hale
- Genre : Graphic Novel
- Topics : Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Fantasy
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Amulet Books
- Publication date : March 26, 2019
- Number of pages : 128
- Available on : Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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