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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
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
I adored this based on the game this is a series of comic book stories based on the characters. I adore the characters, I have a real soft spot for Craig and I also adore Damien ! Great short stories and lovely graphics keep it fun and interesting. A great read, something different on offer from the usual comic books
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was fun and cute, and I probably would have enjoyed it even more if I had played the game first.
For fans of the game, this comic is a fun little addition to help deal with the fact that we aren't getting expansions/DLC. The covers for each issue are fantastic, and so totally worth it alone, but the stories are all pretty sweet too. I like that our main character (the player character) is different in each one to reflect that the player can customize him however we like.
The art in the first story can be a little flat, but employs good use of the blank dot eyes (which are an option in-game), and is a heartwarming story about Craig (or as I call him, Fitness Dad), worrying about a high school reunion while getting closer to the main character. Also, seagulls. Those bastards.
The second story focuses on introducing Robert (Cryptid Dad) and Damien (best boy) to each other, with Mary in the mix. This one was definitely weird, but that's what you'd expect from that combination of people. The art is effective with emotions, and plays with the weirdness of this story, even going into black and white briefly.
Though speaking of weird, the third story really goes off the rails. It's funny if you know things like film theory and basically anything Robert says in this one, but for a story that's supposed to be focused on Mat (Music Dad), there's not a lot of Mat in it. I was also not crazy about the more chibi art style of this one, which kind of distracted from the overall story.
The fourth story is definitely my least favorite, but that's partially because it focuses on Brian (Braggy Dad), who is my least favorite. The art is absolutely adorable though; it reminds me of Trolls or Steven Universe. Also, aren't the twins supposed to largely not talk? They sure did a lot of talking.
In my completely biased opinion, the last story was the best. Because Dad D&D. But also, it addresses some of the problems of people who play tabletops: the player who thinks they should DM, the player who's just there because everyone else is, the player who's way over-dedicated to their character...it's all there. Also the art in this one is solid, great at making sure the reader knows when we're looking at characters vs players.
So overall it's fun, but you aren't getting a deep, inside story to any particular Dad. Just some sweet fluffy feels and fun, which is good too.
The art in the first story can be a little flat, but employs good use of the blank dot eyes (which are an option in-game), and is a heartwarming story about Craig (or as I call him, Fitness Dad), worrying about a high school reunion while getting closer to the main character. Also, seagulls. Those bastards.
The second story focuses on introducing Robert (Cryptid Dad) and Damien (best boy) to each other, with Mary in the mix. This one was definitely weird, but that's what you'd expect from that combination of people. The art is effective with emotions, and plays with the weirdness of this story, even going into black and white briefly.
Though speaking of weird, the third story really goes off the rails. It's funny if you know things like film theory and basically anything Robert says in this one, but for a story that's supposed to be focused on Mat (Music Dad), there's not a lot of Mat in it. I was also not crazy about the more chibi art style of this one, which kind of distracted from the overall story.
The fourth story is definitely my least favorite, but that's partially because it focuses on Brian (Braggy Dad), who is my least favorite. The art is absolutely adorable though; it reminds me of Trolls or Steven Universe. Also, aren't the twins supposed to largely not talk? They sure did a lot of talking.
In my completely biased opinion, the last story was the best. Because Dad D&D. But also, it addresses some of the problems of people who play tabletops: the player who thinks they should DM, the player who's just there because everyone else is, the player who's way over-dedicated to their character...it's all there. Also the art in this one is solid, great at making sure the reader knows when we're looking at characters vs players.
So overall it's fun, but you aren't getting a deep, inside story to any particular Dad. Just some sweet fluffy feels and fun, which is good too.
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I played this game and it was hilarious and fun and this lil comic is the same, it was a blast!!
I’ve never played the game, but surprisingly was a cute read. Plus, all those daddies, amirite?
Rounding up. I'd give this a 3.5 star rating.
Love the variety of art styles, the storylines were fun. I expected a little more but I wasn't disappointed.
Love the variety of art styles, the storylines were fun. I expected a little more but I wasn't disappointed.