How to Grow Up and Rule the World (Vordak the Incomprehensible) - Hardcover

Vordak The Incomprehensible

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1606840134 ISBN 13: 9781606840139

Publisher: Darby Creek ™, 2010

Synopsis

Slip on your acid-free gloves, make sure you have a duplicate copy of How to Grow Up and Rule the World (just in case something should happen to this one), and try to follow along as the incomparable, superior-in-all-ways Vordak the Incomprehensible teaches you a thing or two about villainy. Now you, too, can try (and fail) to attain Vordak's level of infamy.

From selecting the most dastardly name, to choosing the ideal henchmen, to engaging in witty repartee with disgustingly chipper superheroes, experienced supervillain Vordak the Incomprehensible guides readers step-by-step toward the ultimate goal of world domination (from his parents' basement in Trenton, New Jersey).

With chapter titles like "Bringing Out the Evil" and "Building a Top-Notch Evil Organization," numerous bold illustrations, and detailed quizzes to assess your level of dastardliness, this book provides everything necessary to rise above the masses, and then rub your ascent in their faces.

In return for this wealth of knowledge, Vordak requests nothing more than an honored place in the evil regime of he who achieves control of the world. (And, of course, the opportunity to assume command, should things not work out.)

About this title

About the Author

Vordak the Incomprehensible is a world-class Supervillain and the Evil Master of all he surveys. His first book, Vordak the Incomprehensible: How to Grow Up and Rule the World has inspired a whole new generation of minions and fiends. He is at work on his next awe-inspiring project, the mere mention of which would cause your pea-sized brain to explode. His whereabouts are currently unknown (and no, they are not in his parents' basement in Trenton, New Jersey). You can visit Vordak online at www.vordak.com, and he will know if you don't, so beware.

Review

"Writing as the ultra-evil Vordak the Incomprehensible, Seegert offers a comical step-by-step guide to world domination. With a hyperbolically inflated self-image and no shortage of bathroom humor, Vordak guides readers through such topics as how to choose a costume ('the more flamboyant the better'), build a lair, and acquire enough minions to build a top-notch evil organization ('At times they can be difficult to control, but at their best they can be a relentless plague upon civilization'), all of which are paired with Martin's appropriately cartoonish artwork. Seegert gives Vordak a voice so magnetic and absurd that readers, especially young male ones, are going to soak up his warped wisdom like a sponge and circulate it at recess, even as Vordak insults them with admonishments like, 'You are just a sniveling, whiny little goober, after all.' No one is going to rule the world after reading Vordak's farcical directives, but readers will have a grand time turning pages to see what outlandish thing he'll say or suggest next, while perfecting their own villainous laughs. Muahahahaha!" ―starred, Publishers Weekly

(Journal)

"Evil mastermind Vordak the Incomprehensible shares his 'evilosity' with aspiring supervillains in this hilarious spoof on superheroes. His comical narration features over-the-top self-congratulation matched by supreme contempt for readers and everyone else. He applies that bravado with great comic effect, sharing evil insights on everything from 'choosing the lair that's right for you' to the four basic options for costume color: 'dark black, black, light black, and dark dark dark dark gray.' Each section goes beyond obvious jokes to explore all possible angles of satire. The 'Bringing Out the EVIL' chapter, for instance, includes evil laughter tips, evil manners, 'three ways to make your little brother look like an idiot,' and a description of Santa Claus as an evil genius. Comical black-and-white cartoons on nearly every page extend the humor. Many, like the 'lemon-based-beverage' stand, work as stand-alone jokes. Vordak's distinctive voice, peppered with alliteration typical of the genre, remains fresh and funny throughout. Pop-culture references and varied elements of grossness are sprinkled in regularly, along with 15 'commandments of incomprehensibility' and repeated references to 'diabolically clever yet slow-acting death traps,' which get funnier each time. So does the ironic fact that despite his egotistical rants, Vordak is actually a completely unsuccessful supervillain. The humor, subject matter, and visual appeal should make this a top choice for fans of Jeff Kinney's 'Wimpy Kid' (Abrams) and Dav Pilkey's 'Captain Underpants' (Scholastic) as well as any readers who enjoy superheroes without taking them too seriously." ―School Library Journal

(Journal)

About this edition

• Publisher: Darby Creek ™
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1606840134
• ISBN 13: 9781606840139
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208
• Illustrator: Vordak The Incomprehensible