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hobbitfreddie's review against another edition
5.0
ISo at first I thought this was an adaptation of someone's DND campaign, boy was I wrong. So then I thought it was just a a dungeon crawler fantasy story, boy was I wrong. This is probably one of the most experimental/bonkers western comic I've read so far. It's an philosphical wild fantasy comic that I don't want to describe too much, less given everything away. Think Neon Genesis Evangelion, Infinity Train, Delicious in Dungeon, all rolled into one, with a big serving of complete originality. I absolute love no holds barred weird, unique, or experimental stuff so I adored this comic even if I didn't know what was going on. It took me a bit to get hooked, but once I got about 50 pages in, I was in.
At first it seems just like fantasy dungeon crawling with cool monsters and alright characters, but then it just gets weirder and more insane. And then you get lore behind the characters, which made me really like them, they don't have cookie cutter backstories, well maybe Jimmy's.
Anyways the world and everything all feels so well designed and very bland, I like how they don't fight just generic monsters like orcs and such.
And the art's pretty good, I like the style. And I like how it's not too simple but not too detailed, so you can focus on all the movement and extras in the panels.
I just really like this comic, but I'll get onto the negatives. It can be a bit hard to follow, and the story is mainly held up by it's unique world and mystery. But really I just can only think of good things.
At first it seems just like fantasy dungeon crawling with cool monsters and alright characters, but then it just gets weirder and more insane. And then you get lore behind the characters, which made me really like them, they don't have cookie cutter backstories, well maybe Jimmy's.
Anyways the world and everything all feels so well designed and very bland, I like how they don't fight just generic monsters like orcs and such.
And the art's pretty good, I like the style. And I like how it's not too simple but not too detailed, so you can focus on all the movement and extras in the panels.
I just really like this comic, but I'll get onto the negatives. It can be a bit hard to follow, and the story is mainly held up by it's unique world and mystery. But really I just can only think of good things.
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Penultimate Quest' by Lars Brown is a large graphic novel of quests for treasure and meaning and meaninglessness.
A group of adventurers are compelled to look for treasure in a never ending dungeon. If they get killed, they respawn and do it all over again with little or no knowledge of what happened previously. Some of the people look for answers to why they are on this odd island and how do they stop the never ending cycle. Some pursue higher things like study and designing cathedrals. Others are content to keep killing monsters and finding what seem like amazing treasures.
I really liked this graphic novel, but I'm not sure I completely get what the author is trying to get at. It delves in to life having meaning and philosophy, but I feel like, for me, the end just kind of didn't coalesce. Still I found it a really engaging read.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Iron Circus Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
A group of adventurers are compelled to look for treasure in a never ending dungeon. If they get killed, they respawn and do it all over again with little or no knowledge of what happened previously. Some of the people look for answers to why they are on this odd island and how do they stop the never ending cycle. Some pursue higher things like study and designing cathedrals. Others are content to keep killing monsters and finding what seem like amazing treasures.
I really liked this graphic novel, but I'm not sure I completely get what the author is trying to get at. It delves in to life having meaning and philosophy, but I feel like, for me, the end just kind of didn't coalesce. Still I found it a really engaging read.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Iron Circus Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
helpfulsnowman's review against another edition
2.0
This book was like the best Italian horror movies: I had no idea what was going on, but I was fairly charmed nonetheless.
adunnells's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
apologiesforeverything's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
nerfherder86's review against another edition
4.0
Fun graphic novel that spoofs Dungeons & Dragons while also paying homage to the game and throwing in some messages about the nature of life and friendship. A trio of adventurers are stuck battling monsters in a never-ending series of dungeons; when they die, they come back to life at the beginning level again. They can't remember their past, especially not what they did to end up on this cursed island to begin with, but through a series of adventures they gradually do recall their pasts and try to figure out how to end the never-ending battle cycle. The magic is a little confusing, but the action is packed and backstories when they're filled in are poignant. I got a kick out of the mishmash of time periods: all kinds of anachronisms abound, like modern "fro-yo" stands in among the medieval-style swords and armor. There were also a couple of experimental style changes: one chapter is drawn entirely in black and white manga style!
ermartinez's review against another edition
5.0
A very twisty book that’s worth it if you stick it out to the end. It had all the elements I love- a mystery, good character back stories, existential crises, and evil wizards
justabutterfly's review against another edition
2.0
Cool in concept, but ultimately confusing in execution. I'm not sure what the point of everything was. Maybe a few extra rounds of revision and cutting unnecessary plot points would've helped?
owlegory's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
RPG dungeon-crawl meets philosophy with some Millennial humor. Lovely.
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