A review by chantale
The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Ben Blacker, Ben Acker, Jeff Stokely, Joe LeFavi, Tom Fowler, Lar de Souza, Chris Moreno, Joanna Estep, Natalie Nourigat, Joel Priddy, Randy Bishop, Rebecca Taylor, Evan Doc Shaner, Evan Larson

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

  1. Get ready for a rollicking adventure with a couple that meets with a bang during a fight and both hold their own such that they banter and fall in love. Both fight monsters and ghosts all while finding the time to have a sip of a signature cocktail, even with a full bar-cart thrown in. I have never listened to the podcast and didn’t feel I missed anything. From their friend buying a haunted house and Frank and Sadie Doyle having to save the day. It goes from a ghost story to a more complex neighbourhood fraternity that worships some big bad old that has been locked up for a reason with an unbelieving detective and some romance with side characters. If you like Buffy the Vampire Slayer graphic novels this is a fun read. 
Character – quirky & larger than life, snappy dialogue and noir comedy 

Illustration – silver age pulp and post–modern pop cartoonish style with vibrant warm colours. It feels like old-timey detective fiction. 

Tone – dramatic and amusing