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4.64 AVERAGE
4.64 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Adventure Zone: The Eleventh Hour is book five in the TAZ series based on the ludicrously popular podcast by those McElroy boys. This was my favourite arc from the podcast, and once again, the graphic novel does not disappoint. This is an especially impressive achievement considering the time loop storyline, which must have been a nightmare to balance the repetition in.
The art is fantastic as ever, and I loved the section at the back where Carey talks about the designs and where the inspiration came from etc. I'd have loved a fan art section, but that may just be me being greedy.
The story is still laugh-out-loud funny, the characters are wonderful, and they did an impressive job of translating the podcast to a new medium. You don't need to have seen the podcast to enjoy the graphic novel, but for those of us who did, there are some nice nods. So yeah, another triumph. When can I preorder the next one?
The art is fantastic as ever, and I loved the section at the back where Carey talks about the designs and where the inspiration came from etc. I'd have loved a fan art section, but that may just be me being greedy.
The story is still laugh-out-loud funny, the characters are wonderful, and they did an impressive job of translating the podcast to a new medium. You don't need to have seen the podcast to enjoy the graphic novel, but for those of us who did, there are some nice nods. So yeah, another triumph. When can I preorder the next one?
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This one seems to divert more from the source material than previous volumes but it is 100% understandable. The spirit of the original content is also always present. Carey Pietsch is doing a great job.
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I laughed, I cried. The Eleventh Hour is my favorite arc in the podcast, and Carey Pietsch does a breathtaking job of adapting it visually, from the tiny jokes (Paloma’s “World’s Mediumest Medium” mug) to the heart-wrenching scenes. It really feels like a turning point in the series; the gravity of the situation is sinking in. It’s their best work yet. I’m already holding my breath for the next one!!
3.5 Really torn on this one. The art is really good and the storyline has some good moments, but those are far and few between. I did like that they compressed the time loop to a manageable length, but I didn't really care for any of the characters (except for that adorable deputy). I am aware that there's probably loads more stuff in the podcast and they are making the most they can in the short space allotted, but it does feel very sketchy - like a minimum prep session. Hoping that the threads will come together some time soon, but it's starting to be a bit of a slog.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes