Disney LongBox Reviews: Disney Star vs the Forces of Evil Deep Trouble #2

Last time on Disney Star vs the Forces of Evil, Star Butterfly’s intergalactic friend Ponytail has been framed for a crime she did not commit. Star decides to go back in time to see what really occurred… How will this turn out ? Let’s find out 

Star and Butterfly walk out of the Cannery, having been humiliated at the courtroom. Star decides to travel back in time to catch the real culprit. Marco still believes Ponyhead caused the crime due to his distaste for her. Star cuts into another dimension where they meet Father Time, who travels through time using a carriage pulled by giant hamsters.

Catch is that he cannot stop as to keep time flowing, Star tells him that they can take his place if he lets them go through the Wheel of Progress for a bit. He agrees since he has not had a break in thousands of years. The two soon head off leaving him behind.

Star soon realizes they travelled back too far as she sees her parents at her age. She spies on them seeing that her father is having trouble impressing the Queen and a new man called Dirt. Star intervenes helping her father to try the win the heart of his love.

After multiple failed efforts, River is ready to give up but Star refuses to give up much to Marco’s frustration. Something is up with Dirt, however, what could he be hiding ? Will they ever clear Ponyhead’s name ? Find out when you pick up your copy of Disney Star vs the Forces of Evil #2.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I am not sure how to feel about this issue. I loved the story and how it dealt with the past of Star Butterfly’s parents, the highlight of the issue, is seeing Star’s parents in their younger days. Up until now, there’s been scant information about the early years of Moon Butterfly and River Johansen.

But at the same time, it has NOTHING to do with the story set up in the previous issue giving it that filler feel you really do not want in the second issue of a comic book. Visual humour could not save this issue. It’s an easy skip if you are into continuity but worth a read if you want more info on Star’s parents.

CREDITS

WRITER: Zach Marcus

ARTISTS: Devin Taylor and Cindy Plourde

EDITOR: Jennifer Hale

PUBLISHED BY:  Joe Books Canada