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Collecting the first four issues of Natalie Riess's delectable series, SPACE BATTLE LUNCHTIME! Earth baker Peony gets the deal of a lifetime when she agrees to be a contestant on the Universe's hottest reality TV show, Space Battle Lunchtime! But that was before she knew that it shoots on location... on a spaceship... and her alien competitors don't play nice! Does Peony really have what it takes to be the best cook in the Galaxy? Tune in and find out!

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A feast for the eyes and fantastic first course! - Mairghread Scott

Sweet but filling, Space Battle Lunchtime has given us a fantastic opening issue which leaves you wanting more. - Mairghread Scott

Space Battle Lunchtime is incredibly charming and fun! It's an exciting peek at a well-developed cast of characters and an exciting, upbeat Space Bake-Off. I can't wait to read more! - Carey Pietsch (Lumberjanes, Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift) SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL -- Gr 3-5 -Peony, a talented Earthling baker, is beamed up to space to compete in Space Battle Lunchtime, an intergalactic cooking contest broadcast all over the universe. Peony is up for the challenge against five aliens, but something terrible may have happened to the chef she replaced. In spite of fierce competition, Peony finds joy in concocting new dishes out of unfamiliar ingredients like Mars Goop and Moon Butter, and she discovers the importance of friendship over feuds. The delicate, almost scrawled line drawings and handwritten lettering resemble dreamy doodles. A colorful but light, washed-out palette reflects the gentle tone: this is a story about finding friends, not enemies. This quirky mix of outer space and cooking contests not only entertains but also provides insight into the importance of friendly competition. VERDICT Give to fans of cooking comics such as Eric Colossal's Rutabaga the Adventure Chef and Takashi Hashiguchi's Yakitate!! Japan. Sweet but filling, Space Battle Lunchtime has given us a fantastic opening issue which leaves you wanting more. - Mairghread Scott Chefs have to think on their feet and react quickly, especially when they're in competition-ESPECIALLY when that competition is in SPACE! With fun characters and delicious dishes, this space adventure fits right in to the young chef's menu. - Chefs have to think on their feet and react quickly, especially when they're in competition-ESPECIALLY when that competition is in SPACE! With fun characters and delicious dishes, this space adventure fits right in to the young chef's menu. - Lucy Knisley (Relish: My Life in the Kitchen) A feast for the eyes and fantastic first course! - Mairghread Scott Natalie Riess delivers a comic that lives up to its exciting name, Space Battle Lunchtime! With gorgeous layouts, unique character designs and an intriguing premise, I am excited to read the next installment and find out who will be the toughest cookie in this tasty new series! - Sarah Graley (Rick and Morty: Lil' Poopy Superstar)

Mixing the appetizing tints of baked goods with the enchanting hues of space, Space Battle Lunchtime is a technicolor treat for all ages thanks to it's gorgeous paneling, fun storytelling and adorable characters. - Isabelle MelanCon

Space Battle Lunchtime is incredibly charming and fun! It's an exciting peek at a well-developed cast of characters and an exciting, upbeat Space Bake-Off. I can't wait to read more! - Carey Pietsch (Lumberjanes, Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift) Sweet but filling, Space Battle Lunchtime has given us a fantastic opening issue which leaves you wanting more. - Mairghread Scott SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL -- Gr 3-5 -Peony, a talented Earthling baker, is beamed up to space to compete in Space Battle Lunchtime, an intergalactic cooking contest broadcast all over the universe. Peony is up for the challenge against five aliens, but something terrible may have happened to the chef she replaced. In spite of fierce competition, Peony finds joy in concocting new dishes out of unfamiliar ingredients like Mars Goop and Moon Butter, and she discovers the importance of friendship over feuds. The delicate, almost scrawled line drawings and handwritten lettering resemble dreamy doodles. A colorful but light, washed-out palette reflects the gentle tone: this is a story about finding friends, not enemies. This quirky mix of outer space and cooking contests not only entertains but also provides insight into the importance of friendly competition. VERDICT Give to fans of cooking comics such as Eric Colossal's Rutabaga the Adventure Chef and Takashi Hashiguchi's Yakitate!! Japan. Chefs have to think on their feet and react quickly, especially when they're in competition-ESPECIALLY when that competition is in SPACE! With fun characters and delicious dishes, this space adventure fits right in to the young chef's menu. - Chefs have to think on their feet and react quickly, especially when they're in competition-ESPECIALLY when that competition is in SPACE! With fun characters and delicious dishes, this space adventure fits right in to the young chef's menu. - Lucy Knisley (Relish: My Life in the Kitchen) A feast for the eyes and fantastic first course! - Mairghread Scott Natalie Riess delivers a comic that lives up to its exciting name, Space Battle Lunchtime! With gorgeous layouts, unique character designs and an intriguing premise, I am excited to read the next installment and find out who will be the toughest cookie in this tasty new series! - Sarah Graley (Rick and Morty: Lil' Poopy Superstar)

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Natalie Riess is from a distant, unknown star. Her motives are unknown, but she seems to enjoy drawing food and making comics. She lives in Texas with her girlfriend and her girlfriend's cat.

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