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Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Comic Book
Lee C.A., Wendy Xu, Leighton Gray, C. Spike Trotman, Vernon Shaw, Josh Trujillo
3.53 AVERAGE
163 reviews for:
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Comic Book
Lee C.A., Wendy Xu, Leighton Gray, C. Spike Trotman, Vernon Shaw, Josh Trujillo
3.53 AVERAGE
As any anthology, this varies a lot in quality issue by issue. I think that the first and last issues were the best, and the others had some good moments, but this felt very uneven, specially regarding the art.
A thousand thanks to Oni Press and NetGalley for this advanced copy!
If you’re a fan of the game, than this comic is an essential! Casually, though, it was simply a fun, goofy, fast queer read.
Each vignette focuses on a different “Dad” from the Maple Bay cul-de-sac, and some were more interesting than others. The art styles and coloring were different for each separate story, which was also kind of neat, but again: some worked out great, and a few were just “meh”. Honestly, a majority of it was too cute for my taste, but I enjoyed the lightness of the humor— a good fluff read.
If you’re a fan of the game, than this comic is an essential! Casually, though, it was simply a fun, goofy, fast queer read.
Each vignette focuses on a different “Dad” from the Maple Bay cul-de-sac, and some were more interesting than others. The art styles and coloring were different for each separate story, which was also kind of neat, but again: some worked out great, and a few were just “meh”. Honestly, a majority of it was too cute for my taste, but I enjoyed the lightness of the humor— a good fluff read.
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Umm I loved this and immediately went and bought the game, more gay dads please and thank you.
Seriously didn't know what I was getting myself into...
Right from the beginning I was having trouble reading this comic. Mainly, the reason is because I grew up reading manga and those are read right-to-left so in a way these westernized comics bring out the dyslexic in me. The dialogue wasn't much to brag about either. In comics, you don't want a lot of dialogue because that is what the illustrations are for. They are suppose to tell the story in a way words can't. And speaking of illustrations, I personally appreciate when the aesthetics and format of the comic stays consistently the same all throughout. This comic however, brought many different drawing styles for every one-shot story. Albeit, each style was commendable individually, but since they are in one comic altogether, that isn't the case. The stories themselves still need a lot of work. The only story I can rightfully praise is the first one-shot. The rest just went downhill from there.
Right from the beginning I was having trouble reading this comic. Mainly, the reason is because I grew up reading manga and those are read right-to-left so in a way these westernized comics bring out the dyslexic in me. The dialogue wasn't much to brag about either. In comics, you don't want a lot of dialogue because that is what the illustrations are for. They are suppose to tell the story in a way words can't. And speaking of illustrations, I personally appreciate when the aesthetics and format of the comic stays consistently the same all throughout. This comic however, brought many different drawing styles for every one-shot story. Albeit, each style was commendable individually, but since they are in one comic altogether, that isn't the case. The stories themselves still need a lot of work. The only story I can rightfully praise is the first one-shot. The rest just went downhill from there.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
As someone who loves the Dream Daddy game, I just knew I needwd to get my handa on this comic when I saw it. This is a collection of five standalone stories of our favourite dads, all with different writers and artists.
My favourite was probably issue five, which revolves around the dads playing D&D, and Hugo struggling with his role as dungeon master. So fun and I loved the art.
My favourite was probably issue five, which revolves around the dads playing D&D, and Hugo struggling with his role as dungeon master. So fun and I loved the art.
Disclaimer: received through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I have to first say that I have no played the Dream Daddy game personally, though I have seen quite a few people playing it and I do own it. It looks amazing - just a bunch of queer dads living their best life - but normally when I set down to play a game I end up opening Stardew Valley or Sims 4 because I am nothing if not consistent (with games).
I've been watching Game Grumps for years, though, and still can't quite believe that these things are connected? Either way - this was something that I was so hyped about and excited about it.
To finally talk about this specific related content, however - I fucking loved it. It was amazing, so much fun and so... just so fun, I think that's the main thing about it. Even before I finished the first issue I knew I was going to love it.
This gives like an extra level to the characters and is just... honestly, it's just a bunch of queer people living life and that's something I always love to read/watch/anything.
I don't have much to say about this because, honestly, you need to just read it - even if you haven't played the game or even have knowledge of the game. I'd suggest reading this anyway - the whole plot of the game isn't important to know, just the basic plot and such would be helpful, and then you can enjoy these weird queer dudes getting up to nonsense.
If you've read this, please let me know. Also - if you've played the game, did you enjoy it as much as everyone else seems to have?
Happy reading!
I have to first say that I have no played the Dream Daddy game personally, though I have seen quite a few people playing it and I do own it. It looks amazing - just a bunch of queer dads living their best life - but normally when I set down to play a game I end up opening Stardew Valley or Sims 4 because I am nothing if not consistent (with games).
I've been watching Game Grumps for years, though, and still can't quite believe that these things are connected? Either way - this was something that I was so hyped about and excited about it.
To finally talk about this specific related content, however - I fucking loved it. It was amazing, so much fun and so... just so fun, I think that's the main thing about it. Even before I finished the first issue I knew I was going to love it.
This gives like an extra level to the characters and is just... honestly, it's just a bunch of queer people living life and that's something I always love to read/watch/anything.
I don't have much to say about this because, honestly, you need to just read it - even if you haven't played the game or even have knowledge of the game. I'd suggest reading this anyway - the whole plot of the game isn't important to know, just the basic plot and such would be helpful, and then you can enjoy these weird queer dudes getting up to nonsense.
If you've read this, please let me know. Also - if you've played the game, did you enjoy it as much as everyone else seems to have?
Happy reading!
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
These comics really capture the campy, self-aware humor of the game Dream Daddy while offering some new stories to expand your Daddy experience. The stories can be read without spoiling the game, but there are some game spoilers in the creator commentaries, so save those for later if you haven't finished the game yet.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
After two issues I was ready to five star this but issue 3 was just okay and I hated pretty much everything about issue 4 (boring story and dull almost child-focused artwork). Thankfully everything was redeemed in issue 5.
Issue 1 and 5 vie for my favourite issues of the collection. Both have excellent artwork and stories that really appeal to me, a classic romance premise in issue 1 and a DnD night in issue 5.
Issue 2 comes in a close third.
Recommend for those 3 issues. And I'll be trying to get this for my print collection.
ETA: purchased in paperback
Issue 1 and 5 vie for my favourite issues of the collection. Both have excellent artwork and stories that really appeal to me, a classic romance premise in issue 1 and a DnD night in issue 5.
Issue 2 comes in a close third.
Recommend for those 3 issues. And I'll be trying to get this for my print collection.
ETA: purchased in paperback