--- product_id: 4448194 title: "Target Practice: A Graphic Novel (Cleopatra in Space #1) (1)" price: "€ 19.14" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/4448194-target-practice-a-graphic-novel-cleopatra-in-space-1-1 store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Target Practice: A Graphic Novel (Cleopatra in Space #1) (1) **Price:** € 19.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Target Practice: A Graphic Novel (Cleopatra in Space #1) (1) - **How much does it cost?** € 19.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/4448194-target-practice-a-graphic-novel-cleopatra-in-space-1-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A funny, action-packed graphic novel featuring a young Cleopatra who's transported to the future and learns it's up to her to save the galaxy. Now an animated TV series streaming on Hulu and Peacock! When Cleo finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far, really far future, she learns of an ancient prophecy that says she is destined to save the galaxy from the tyrannical rule of the evil Xaius Octavian. She enrolls in Yasiro Academy, a high-tech school with classes like algebra, biology, and alien languages (which Cleo could do without), and combat training (which is more Cleo's style). With help from her teacher Khensu, Cleo learns what it takes to be a great leader, while trying to figure out how she's going to get her homework done, make friends, and avoid detention! Review: Cleopatra in Space Book One: Target Practice by Mike Maihack was completely awesome! - A review by my 12-year-old daughter, Ginny: Cleopatra in Space Book One: Target Practice by Mike Maihack was completely awesome! This book is a great start for what I can tell is going to be an epic series. Action-packed from the very beginning, it has no shortage of fun surprises. Cleopatra in Space is about — you guessed it — the Cleopatra of ancient Egypt, in space. The idea is brilliant! Mike Maihack mixes a historical figure up with futuristic sci-fi awesomeness — two of my favorite genres (Pharaohs are even better with lazer guns!). In the story, 15-year-old Cleo gets zapped forward in time, where she meets a council of... wait for it... talking cats!!! She learns that she is the foretold savior, destined to deliver them from the Xerx, an evil alien force that wages war against the Nile Galaxy. But is a teenage girl up to that task? I love that Cleo is just a normal teenager, freaking out over mismatched socks and hating algebra. She's easily relatable to a teen of today, yet she's still the Cleopatra of history; A royal princess that will someday be the ruler of Egypt. She has a really cute design, with just enough Egyptian-ness and just enough Sci-fi. Her fancy golden cobra hair band is the perfect contrast with her fururistic lazer gun. From the cute (but deadly) primitive aliens on a jungle planet, to her history teacher Khensu, the talking cat, and her cool Sphinx-mobile, Cleopatra in Space is a must-read for everyone. *** A few words from Dad: I can't tell you how much I enjoyed Cleopatra in Space — and not just because I'm a cartoonist and a long time follower of Mike's Cleopatra in Space webcomic, but because I'm a dad and I struggle to find graphic novels that are great stories with compelling characters that don't seem like they've been watered down for kids. Kids know when a story is talking down to them; they want to read a graphic novel that is the equivalent of a Harry Potter novel or a Pixar film. I think Mike Maihack achieves this. From the cold opening (à la Raiders of The Lost Ark) to action packed climax and touching epilogue, Cleo is a well paced page turning work of storytelling art. Here's hoping for many years of Cleo stories (and movies, tv shows, toys, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera)! Review: Great for a struggling reader. - My daughter has had trouble with her reading skills. She's 10 and reads at about a second grade level. This comic has been great because the subject matter appeals to her age group without being too hard for her to read. There are not many words on each page, so she gets to turn pages quickly and feel like she's making lots of progress. There are also some challenging words, but they aren't so hard that they are discouraging. My son (8, and with a much higher reading level than my daughter) has also taken an interest in this book. He likes comic books anyway and has been reading Dogman avidly. I really like that the protagonist is female, but her character and the setting can appeal to both boys and girls. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #128,557 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26 in Children's Science Fiction Comics & Graphic Novels #542 in Children's Action & Adventure Comics & Graphic Novels #4,199 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 573 Reviews | ## Images ![Target Practice: A Graphic Novel (Cleopatra in Space #1) (1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ET-afV-fL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cleopatra in Space Book One: Target Practice by Mike Maihack was completely awesome! *by E***N on May 20, 2014* A review by my 12-year-old daughter, Ginny: Cleopatra in Space Book One: Target Practice by Mike Maihack was completely awesome! This book is a great start for what I can tell is going to be an epic series. Action-packed from the very beginning, it has no shortage of fun surprises. Cleopatra in Space is about — you guessed it — the Cleopatra of ancient Egypt, in space. The idea is brilliant! Mike Maihack mixes a historical figure up with futuristic sci-fi awesomeness — two of my favorite genres (Pharaohs are even better with lazer guns!). In the story, 15-year-old Cleo gets zapped forward in time, where she meets a council of... wait for it... talking cats!!! She learns that she is the foretold savior, destined to deliver them from the Xerx, an evil alien force that wages war against the Nile Galaxy. But is a teenage girl up to that task? I love that Cleo is just a normal teenager, freaking out over mismatched socks and hating algebra. She's easily relatable to a teen of today, yet she's still the Cleopatra of history; A royal princess that will someday be the ruler of Egypt. She has a really cute design, with just enough Egyptian-ness and just enough Sci-fi. Her fancy golden cobra hair band is the perfect contrast with her fururistic lazer gun. From the cute (but deadly) primitive aliens on a jungle planet, to her history teacher Khensu, the talking cat, and her cool Sphinx-mobile, Cleopatra in Space is a must-read for everyone. *** A few words from Dad: I can't tell you how much I enjoyed Cleopatra in Space — and not just because I'm a cartoonist and a long time follower of Mike's Cleopatra in Space webcomic, but because I'm a dad and I struggle to find graphic novels that are great stories with compelling characters that don't seem like they've been watered down for kids. Kids know when a story is talking down to them; they want to read a graphic novel that is the equivalent of a Harry Potter novel or a Pixar film. I think Mike Maihack achieves this. From the cold opening (à la Raiders of The Lost Ark) to action packed climax and touching epilogue, Cleo is a well paced page turning work of storytelling art. Here's hoping for many years of Cleo stories (and movies, tv shows, toys, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera)! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for a struggling reader. *by A***Y on December 29, 2018* My daughter has had trouble with her reading skills. She's 10 and reads at about a second grade level. This comic has been great because the subject matter appeals to her age group without being too hard for her to read. There are not many words on each page, so she gets to turn pages quickly and feel like she's making lots of progress. There are also some challenging words, but they aren't so hard that they are discouraging. My son (8, and with a much higher reading level than my daughter) has also taken an interest in this book. He likes comic books anyway and has been reading Dogman avidly. I really like that the protagonist is female, but her character and the setting can appeal to both boys and girls. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top-shelf writing & artwork—this comic-art book is a real enjoyment to read *by M***O on July 21, 2014* Cleopatra in Space is a great comic with a terrific lead character, story line, and supporting group of characters. My only gripe is that with every passing page I knew that the end of the book was closer and closer. This is the kind of book that I wish were an online comic: I would read it all the time. Heck, I'd even pay to subscribe! (Hint, hint, Mike Maihack.) Another thing I like about CIS is that Cleopatra herself is interesting and well-written enough to appeal to most young (8-12) readers. That's a bonus for me because I am always looking to put books in students hands in order to encourage reading. That said, I look forward to the first Cleopatra in Space movie. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/4448194-target-practice-a-graphic-novel-cleopatra-in-space-1-1](https://www.desertcart.be/products/4448194-target-practice-a-graphic-novel-cleopatra-in-space-1-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-02*