Benny & Mice Lost in Bali, Relax, We Guide You!

Written By : Riri Oktriani

Book Identity
Title : Benny & Mice Lost in Bali
Story & Picture : Benny Rachmadi dan Muhammad Misrad
Publisher : KPG (Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia)
Printed : First in December 2008
Pages : 108 + iv

After succed with “Lagak Jakarta 1 & 2 Serial”, “Jakarta Luar Dalem”, and “Jakarta Atas Bawah”, Benny & Mice again and again showing their funniest of their cartoons. And this time, Bali Island becomes their pointer. Since their show up, this duo artist, graduated form Jakarta Arts Institute, had been showed their own way to express the messages in each of the comics. In the other comics, they so detail to see the condition of Sosiocultural Jakarta’s society in their routine. The result? Don’t have to doubt about it, they successfull to make me, personally, isn’t only have loud of laugh, but also it comes reflection to my self.

Seeing the title of this comic, you don’t have to rush to make suspection. They are not really LOST in Bali. But what happen is they can make the readers lost! So be carefull (just kidding ). But relax, there’s always a way to come back. Cause this comic just like “tour guide” to me (I haven’t go to Bali, but one day, who knows?). Its just like little map if you want to go to Bali with good description in it. They giving different description about Bali. It’s not only beautiful and wonderful island, but also unique with many characters of Bali’s people and tourist, from domestic and foreign country.

When reading this comic, “watch” their adventure when arrive in Kuta Beach. “Seeing” the unspected things; tourist’s and saller’s behaviour and also many class of tourist they tell here. After that, you will go to the Pura Ulun Danu in Bedugul which cold with mountain weather. Unfinish yet, because you will see Alas Kedaton. And you don’t have to worry, you will accompany to the Sukowati market to shopping stuff there. Of course, cover with shopping tips in order you get the best price.

The GWK (Garuda Wisnu Kencana) will make you stop for a while, because it has giant size! And you also see Uluwatu; a Holly Pura. And then, Jimbaran just a cozy and right place to make you taste fresh seafood. But unfortunately, not for both funny guy. Cause, the prices unfriendly with their wallet. You don’t have to upset, because all of this comic story cover with their funny stuff in showing you Bali Island with all of the details.

In the end of the comic, their adventure just like unclear. I personal don’t know that it will be a second book, eventhough in the end of page there’s notice “to be continiued”. But, this comic giving another alternatif of entertainment to enjoy a comic which so Indonesia. It starts form the picture, character, and jokes a la Benny & Mice. Finally, just ready to laugh!