Graphic Novel Review – Lady Mechanika, Vol 7: The Monster of the Ministry of Hell by Joe Benitez and Beth Sotelo (5/5 stars)

Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Steampunk/Graphic Novel
Length: 112 pages
Publisher:‎ ‎ Image Comics
Release Date: September 27, 2022
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1534323278
Stand Alone or Series: 7th volume in the Lady Mechanika series
Source: Bought
Rating: 5/5 stars

“In a Victorian asylum full of grotesque inmates, sadistic guards, and a fanatical doctor, a young lady wakes to find her arms and legs have been replaced with mechanical limbs. But who among this gruesome menagerie is the true Monster of the Ministry of Hell? The origins of the notorious adventuress known as Lady Mechanika!

Collects LADY MECHANIKA: The Monster of the Ministry of Hell #1-4″

Series Info/Source: This is the seventh volume in Lady Mechanika series and collects episodes 1-4 of The Monster of the Ministry of Hell story arc. I bought a copy of this graphic novel.

Thoughts: I thoroughly enjoyed this installment in the Lady Mechanika series. This volume pops between the past and the present but is mostly Lady Mechanika’s origin story in the past. I loved seeing her background and what she went through to become the fierce mechanical woman she is.

There are some very well done twists in the story and I enjoyed it a lot. The overall plot set in “current day” Victorian England also continues and I am very curious to see what will happen.

The illustration in here remains top-notch. I absolutely love the dark tones and detailed drawing. It’s very well done, beautiful to look at, and easy to follow. I remain a huge fan of this series!

My Summary (5/5): Overall I really enjoyed this installment in the Lady Mechanika graphic novel series. I loved learning Lady Mechanika’s back-story and am eager to see where the story goes. This is a very well done graphic novel series and I would recommend it to those who are interested in the steampunk genre or just enjoy historical fantasy graphic novels in general.