Lady Mechanika volume 3: The Lost Boys of West Abbey by M.M. Chen

Pencils by Joe Benitez and Martin Montiel
(collects issues 1-2 of Lady Mechanika: The Lost Boys of West Abbey)

Pros: beautiful artwork, interesting story, great characters

Cons: short

Lady Mechanika hears of a strange murder case where kidnapped urchin boys were found murdered next to mechanical parts. She starts investigating, wondering if this case could lead to information about her own origins.

As with the previous volumes, this one stands alone, though there is a quick, non spoilery callback for the events of volume 2. It’s only two issues, so the story is much shorter than those of the earlier graphic novels (and the price reflects that).

Once more the artwork is gorgeous. The characters have a fun mix of Victorian and steampunk fashions.The cast is widened with the addition of a detective inspector, who I suspect will show up in later volumes.

The cover gallery at the end has some nice pieces.

I’m loving this series.

'Lady Mechanika Vol. 3: The Lost Boys of West Abbey' by M.M. Chen with art by Joe Benitez and Martin Montiel is the third volume in the series and I think the series is getting better all the time.

This time around, someone is kidnapping orphans. Lady Mechanika is joined by Inspector Singh. They find a mysterious toymaker, a dying man, and a strange religious ritual that all may be behind the disappearances.

The story is fun, the art is great, and the steampunk elements work really well together. We still don't get much in the mystery behind Lady Mechanika, but there are more hints in the form of nightmares. That's fine because the main stories are adventure filled romps that are fun to read.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Benitez Productions, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

What initially drew me to this book was the cover. I knew nothing of Lady Mechanika. I mean, I could have guessed by her name, but other than that, I knew very little. The cover, rightly so, gave me the impression of a steampunk world. The title? Hopefully a good mystery. I wasn't disappointed. I enjoyed both the artwork and the story. I really did enjoy the imagery. And the steampunk element reminded me of another book I'd read a few years back: For The Love Of Temperance.

Orphans, boys living on the streets, etc. were reported as missing. But wouldn't it be the perfect crime for a killer? To use these boys, children unwanted, unloved and definitely not missed by most. So when boys started going missing, the police had done little to investigate, save for one. Teaming up with Lady Mechanika, who'd already been poking around on her own, the two discover a horrifying plot. Could this also be the answer to her lost memories and how she came to be the way she is now?

If you enjoy steampunk, mysteries and a little bit of thrills, suspense and horror, you'll enjoy this read. Now I'll have to go back and find her others stories.

I received a free electronic copy in exchange for an honest review.

Lady Mechanika lives in a fantastic imagined steampunk Victorian England. The result of dark experiments she is only beginning to recall, this issue sees her working with a handsome policeman to solve the murders of young orphans, who, it appears, have fallen victim to a madman seeking to create a golem. Searching the city, she potentially uncovers a conspiracy of grand proportions--though further reading will be required to find out for sure. while this book certainly would have been more enjoyable if I had read the previous issues, both the art and story are top-notch. A pleasure to read.

I always enjoy Lady Mechanika the art is always interesting and the stories are as well. Lady Mechanika is on the hunt for a murderer whose actions bring forth buried memories for Lady Mechanika. Poor orphans are being preyed upon by a murderer and Lady Mechanika is on the hunt.

I really wish this volume had been longer because I think it could have definitely been the best volume of this series so far, but with only 3 issues there wasn't really sufficient time to set up and conclude the story. I definitely liked this though, it was great to see Winifred come back and I like Detective Singh as well. Also Lady Mechanika's clothing and poses in this volume were much more realistic so that was nice. I don't mind the cheesecake poses on the covers and stuff but when I'm trying to read the story it's really annoying, especially if she's supposed to be in the middle of a fight. I was kind of on the fence about this series before but this volume made me cautiously hopeful. I just hope the next volume is full length.

This story is all about Jewish mysticism and immortality, so it helps to have an Anglo-Indian detective helping out, I guess.
Mechanika has grown quite a bit; in earlier issues she would have bitten off the head of the cabbie who intimated she needed a man to take care of her, but here she just laughs it off. Lewis’s grin at that is golden as well. And at the end I fully expected Singh to try to kiss her, with a possibility that she might let him rather than break his face. That’s how different she’s become, and I like the change.
The cover gallery is always fun, imagining Mechanika actually deigning to pose for the artist. Her saloon girl costume is my fave.
This one seemed a little darker, both in tone and actual colors. Innocents always die in these stories, but when kids are being sacrificed. . .
3.5 pushed up to 4/5

I absolutely love everything about this comic! The artwork, the story, everything! Each issue is better than the last and I'm not even sure how that's possible!

I really enjoyed this one! It's my first time reading a Lady Mechanika comic/graphic novel, and I would love to read the rest! I picked up this title because of the cover and title, but also because the blurb sounded interesting. While I wish it was longer, and that the story took a little longer to wrap up, I still enjoyed it. I loved the art, and the creepy setting was perfect! The characters were fun and unique, and the plot although short and simple, was still entertaining. Were it longer and a little more complex I would have easily given this 5 stars! As it is my first reading of Lady Mechanika, I almost did anyway, but seeing review for other Lady Mechanika works, I decided to wait until I have read more before awarding it a 5 star review. Still I loved reading this, and hope to read more soon!

I received an ARC of this via Netgalley.

I quite enjoyed this graphic novel. It is my introduction to Lady Mechanika. Lady Mechanika is some kind of steampunk nanny that solves crimes and mysteries and is the third volume of the series set in a Steampunk Victorian England.

First of all, the artwork and colouring is excellent - I just love the ways the purples and browns are used. The book is beautiful and great to look at. Mechanika is excellent, there are some beautiful lines and curves to her -she's a very stylised, large chested, thin waisted character that may not be appealing to all. The book is drawn wonderfully.

The speech is mostly in 'cockernee', there are a couple of instances where phrases are used which wouldn't have been used in Victorian England but they are easily brushed aside to enjoy the rest of the book.

The story isn't as strong sadly, revolving around Jewish mysticism (golems and stuff). Sadly, there is a nod to 'Oliver' tropes which were anti-Semitic then and I was a little wary of similar tropes here copying Fagan. It was okay, but not entirely memorable. Thankfully the look of the book more than makes up for it.

I didn't find volume 3 as captivating as the previous two, but it still had the same adventurous tone and witty dialogue! There were also some brilliant character arcs which I loved!

I can't wait for volume 4!

Another breathtaking installment of Lady Mechanika. I read the entire volume in one sitting, it was that good! The artwork for this comic is amazing. Along with great story and lots of action, Lady Mechanika should be on your must read list!

In volume 3, we find Lady Mechanika, Fred and Mr. Lewis together again. This time, street boys are disappearing, but no one seems to care. The details of the case remind Lady Mechanika of something, she can't quite put her finger on it. Could this be related to her mysterious past? Who's taking these boys and for what purpose? You'll have to pick up the latest volume to find out!

I received a copy through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review

I read volume 1 and 2 of Lady Mechanika, and liked them a lot. So I just couldn't resist when this became available.
I liked volume 3 even better than the previous ones. And inspector Singh is an interesting addition to the group...
This graphic novel has great artwork, lovely details (like the gears on the borders...), and a good story as well.

Another fantastic addition to the Lady Mechanika series! Full of action an d mystery, this was possibly the fastest read yet! I have only one thing to pick at and that is the super quick ending - it almost seemed TOO easier, just when things were kicking off they ended almost on the exact page. I would have loved for that fight scene to have been drawn out!

I love Joe Benitez' art. The first Lady Mechanika story-line was art & story by Joe... this one wasn't. The cover is by Joe, the pencils were by Joe and Martin Montiel but the story was by M.M. Chen, which was unexpected.,

The British English was jarring, "Pappy" in Steampunk is ... odd, Mechani-Con was hilarious; Mr. Lewis seems to be confused if he has a cockney accent or upper class...

But! I'd definitely add it to my collection.

Another inventive and exciting adventure for the steampunk cyber detective, this time involving corrupt Jewish Magic, mechanical golem and disappearing children. Aside from a well told story this volume continues the tradition of beautiful and detailed artwork, which adds so much to the book as a whole. Clever colour choices and incorporation of steampunk motifs are also nice touches.

I was so excited when I saw that Lady Mechanika Vol. 3 was on Netgalley. I really enjoyed the first two volumes and I was dying for the next one. I have to say I was a little sad when I saw it was only about 63 pages. The other two volumes had been over 100 pages. I thought maybe my copy didn't have all the pages for the book but I guess this is just a short volume. It was a lot of fun and enjoyable like the other ones. I just felt like more could have been done with this villain. I did really enjoy Inspector Singh. I do hope he ends up being in more of the volumes later on. I do wish we got more of him in this one. I kind of felt like this was rushed just because of how short it was. I understand they want to keep the volumes together that focus on a certain plot in the story but I just want more. I hope Volume 4 isn't like that.

I am happy to say the artwork didn't disappoint at all. It's always well done with such detail. There was one character that had some really nice details and I wish we could have seen a bit more of. I do also love the artwork at the end. The portraits of Lady Mechanika in her different outfits always are so beautiful and well done.

Overall I enjoyed the story and art. The art in this comic never disappoints. I just wanted more story to this. I was so excited that I got to read the next volume early but was disappointed when I saw the length. I know this isn't suppose to come out until September so I assume that means the next one won't come out until 2018. I will be anxiously waiting.

the drawings are fascinating and the tale draws on urban myth about Jewish practices refuted by Lady Mechnicka and Mr Lewis - not to speak of the glamorous Inspector Singh from a tough background determined to redeem and solve crimes against young beggar boys being picked up for experimentation - Benitez artist and writer (I guess) is very careful to distinguish corrupt practice from Jewish ritual - not always the case. the drawings are appealing and the interior suffering of dreams recalled, and bad conscience is well done. really enjoyable and i want to find more.

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The graphics continues to amaze me, it must be the best I’ve met in any comics, or it just suits perfectly my tastes in this matter: the attention to details, the beautiful curves, just the right mix of époque and steampunk, even the gear contours. I also was well impressed by the story, quite on par with the previous Lady Mechanika volumes.