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chamomiledaydreams's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
I've fallen into a good rhythm with these comics; it's much easier to transition from one story/art style to the next than when I started the first volume in this series. I am curious as to how these stories were chosen and to what extent the artists and writers were expected to change them. I noticed one instance of poor word choice, where Princess Bubblegum described Finn as "restless," when he was exhausted and half-asleep. It's true that he lacked rest (and was technically restless), but I'm surprised that an editor didn't point out how "restless" implies "agitated" and "frantic" more so than "sleepy" and "tired." Perhaps the comics were accepted as they were submitted, without a feedback period and chance for edits? I'd be curious to know more about how these stories were compiled. Minor details aside, I am very impressed by all of these artists and their comic-making prowess!
otterno11's review
3.0
Always an interesting grab bag of comics, these Adventure Time Comics anthologies allow a multitude of artists to tackle the Adventure Time characters and worlds in their own diverse styles, to differing degrees of success. Some seem to just rehash common themes of the series, while others focus on more it’s strange or unique aspects, or take minor supporting characters in interesting new directions. Of course, it’s always fun to see the familiar seen through a different style. The ones that focus on the more introspective moods of the show are stronger in general than the ones that go for pure comedy, I feel. Generally, though, if you don’t care for a certain comic, it’s okay, since it’s only a couple of pages until something new pops up.
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