Rosana Munhoz

In the fifth installment of the Cine Gibi series, Smudge and Jimmy Five find themselves engaged in a lively debate over the ultimate action film. Seeking a resolution, they turn to their friend Franklin, known for his inventive prowess, to organize yet another round of projected comic book film sessions using his colossal blender.

Embarking on a whimsical adventure, Monica and her friends take center stage in four captivating tales. The first, "O Plano Infalível," showcases Jimmy Five's latest scheme to defeat Monica and her indomitable bunny companion. In "Um Amor de Ratinho," Monica attends a costume party dressed as a mouse, unaware that a small mishap would awaken a genuine mouse's affectionate feelings towards her. The third story, "A Ermitã," sees Monica bid farewell to her friends, venturing alone into the heart of the forest to live an independent life. Lastly, in "O Império Empacota," Jimmy Five's courage and true affection for Monica are unveiled when he fearlessly engages in an interplanetary battle against aliens, all in an effort to save his beloved big-toothed friend.

Seeking a fresh and innovative experience, Franklin ventures into a novel approach to comic book reading—animated comics. To bring this idea to life, he sets out to invent a colossal blender that not only engulfs comic books but also projects them as captivating films. The characters from Monica's Gang are thrilled by the prospect of witnessing their beloved comic book adventures unfold on the big screen. Filled with excitement, they extend invitations to their real-life friends, eagerly preparing for the grand premiere of this extraordinary cinematic experience.

"The Bloody Plan": After beating up Cebolinha and Cascão, Mônica is frightened to see them both unconscious and covered in blood. She believes she killed them, but in reality, it's just another foolproof plan by Cebolinha. The blood is actually ketchup. "Astronaut": It seems the Astronaut's relationship with Ritinha really went down the drain! But then a crazy alien shows up, ready to find our hero a girlfriend from "another world." "In the Countryside It's Different": Chico Bento's cousin from the city, Zeca, is going to spend the vacation with him in the countryside and will have to learn that things are different in the countryside. "Comic Book Duel": Cebolinha invented a super cool comic book character, the most "powerful" man in the universe. More powerful?! Well... only until Cascão invented his own character. What now? Who will be the strongest superhero?

While taking a walk, Chico Bento, a boor living in the backwoods of Brazil, tells his friend Zé Lelé and girlfriend Rosinha some fantastic stories happened to him: he'd been turned into a frog, been attacked by ants and by an animal resembling a jaguar, and some other doubtful cases.