What most small boys would agree is the perfect book. . . and the art is just plain beautiful.
— The Washington Post
Rendered in realistic, gloriously melodramatic detail. O’Brien and O’Malley have way too much fun here, and the Captain’s legions of fans will, too.
— Kirkus Reveiews
An action-packed science-fiction romp. . . this story blends eye-catching layout with a quick-moving plot and tongue-in-cheek humor.
— School Library Journal (starred review)