The title says it all! This was very funny and outrageous. The art style was fun and goofy and the whole plot was over-the-top crazy. I really wanted to recommend this book to middle schoolers, but it does have a few lines that make it more teen-targeted. It was a bit like if Scott Pilgrim took place in high school.

The art style was not for me. I didn't know this was the same author as the Rick and Morty show--I probably wouldn't have requested it, as I didn't love the artwork on that show either.

Karate Prom is a silly, extremely fun action adventure set against the end-of-high school events of prom and graduation. As if prom, graduation, and starting a new era of life isn't stressful enough these students are also dealing with evil exes and ninja attacks. The graphics are engaging and set a fast-paced element to the story. I found myself invested in Don and Sam's relationship and was as confused by their breakup as Don was - I will admit that really wanted to find out what had happened between the two of them. I loved that Sam was a strong fighter by herself and this wasn't about Don having to run in and save the day. The supporting characters are super fun (and funny) as well. I loved the little epilogue about what happened to everybody!

2.5/5
Quality of writing: 3
Plot development: 2
Pace: 2
Characters: 3
Enjoyability: 2
Ease of reading: 3

I'm so not the demographic for this. But I'm also not sure for what demographic this has been written for. The art is really childish but the story and some of the dialogue just didn't work with it. It seems like this was written for older teens but the art just doesn't carry it unfortunately.
Not the best comic I've read but also not the worst.

Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Don is just trying to survive high school when he meets the girl of his dreams, Sam. Unfortunately Evil is constantly lurking around the corner and makes high school even more difficult when Don and Sam have to fight off ninjas. This entire cast is so well thought out and a total blast, classic Kyle Starks dialogue making it a laugh out loud read. The three acts that make up this book were pieced nicely together with the most perfect ending it could have. Easily one of my favorite reads this year! I am looking forward to getting a physical copy.

this was such a fun read! i've never interested in physical fighting stuffs but the few first pages were immediately hooked me. Don first met Sam in a tournament when they were supposed to compete against each other but Don was completely smitten over Sam at the first glance. later Don asked Sam to hung out together that lead to a series of body-breaking events. their relationship was so sweet, and even though there's a lot of violence happening, the found friendship was the one that leaves the most impression for me.

The author includes some kind of epilogue about what become of the characters years later, which I think is a nice finishing touch. Enjoyed it so much.

This graphic novel was really fun and hilarious. The characters were exciting and the fight scenes were funny and adventurous. This is a quick read that will appeal to a wide variety of young readers. Recommended.

This would be great for a middle school classroom library. The illustrations cant be beat. Loved it.

This graphic novel was a lot of fun to read. I had never read anything by this author before, but I will definitely be looking out for more of their works in the future. I can't wait to add it to my library's collection.

I need a print copy of this book so I can get it reviewed by the generation who grew up watching Regular Show and Chowder and Camp Lazlo - these are the kids who will enjoy this book and recommend it to the next generation.

The illustrations are fun and goofy, the plot is outlandish, and the moral is about standing up for yourself and others in the face of adversity - a winner with kids, but parents of a certain age will hate it.

This was so much fun - I love Don and Samantha and their crew of friends. Sam is a bad ass chick and the villain characters were a really great contrast to Don's goofy friends. The fight scenes felt like an anime, and the art style was so cool. I can see my younger family members absolutely loving this cast of characters. This book works for children aged late middle school through high school.

This felt like it could’ve been an episode of a show like Kim Possible. Very wild and silly and fun, with an overall good vibe. The content aged up more than I expected based on the premise. This is definitely for high school age kids.