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Pandemonium
Acclaimed author Chris Wooding's first graphic novel -- fun fantasy-adventure with a macabre twist!
Seifer's life is about to become a royal pain. . . . As captain of the local skullball team, Seifer Tombchewer is the envy of his peers. He's fast, he's strong, and he flies circles around the competition. But Seifer's always dreamed of more--of leaving his tiny, remote villa...more
Seifer's life is about to become a royal pain. . . . As captain of the local skullball team, Seifer Tombchewer is the envy of his peers. He's fast, he's strong, and he flies circles around the competition. But Seifer's always dreamed of more--of leaving his tiny, remote villa...more
Hardcover, 176 pages
Published
February 1st 2012
by GRAPHIX
(first published January 1st 2012)
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Pandemonium tells the story of a young man named Seifer who must take the place of the Prince of Pandemonium.
It's told in a very gothic/vamp style, where all the main characters of this particular race have black wings, brooding eyes, and horns. One character chews on tombs and tries to kill his pets. Their names are things like "Euthanasia" and "Hypoxia". It's all very dark and brooding.
Seifer is an Aladdin-character, a rough-hewn commoner who is somehow able to pull off being royalty better th...more
It's told in a very gothic/vamp style, where all the main characters of this particular race have black wings, brooding eyes, and horns. One character chews on tombs and tries to kill his pets. Their names are things like "Euthanasia" and "Hypoxia". It's all very dark and brooding.
Seifer is an Aladdin-character, a rough-hewn commoner who is somehow able to pull off being royalty better th...more
I totally loved this and almost wish it was a full length novel. I ordered it because it was recommended during conference I went to so I didn't know much about it. I picked it up as I was cataloging and started to skim through it to see what I could tell kids about it. A period later I was done and checking to see if the second volume is out yet. (It's not by the way.) I can't wait to book talk this one.
The characters are great Seifer is struggling to do the best he can in this situation as we...more
The characters are great Seifer is struggling to do the best he can in this situation as we...more
Absolutely adorable and fun, though I believe this is due in large part to the fantastic art. Cassandra Diaz's style is lively and energetic, yet seemingly simple as well, with a subdued-but-easy-to-distinguish pallete. Nothing is too busy or too empty; the sometimes forced humor is carried completely by the characters' whimsical expressions and body postures. The action is great, the clothing designs attractive, faces are appealing...and I love looking at their hands and body positions!
The sto...more
The sto...more
Seifer Tombchewer has got it all. He's the best-looking, most athletic guy around. He can out fly any opponent in Skullball (think Quidditch, but with wings instead of broomsticks). But he has never left his small mountain village, and has no idea that Prince Talon Pandemonium has gone missing, or that he (Seifer) is a dead ringer for the missing Prince. When palace goons kidnap him and bring him to the palace to act as a decoy, Seifer feels out of his depth. He will have to stay sharp to convin...more
Pandemonium is a graphic novel with a fanciful and whimsical story. It is a light plot filled with humor, action, and good versus evil, showcasing an exaggerated writing style which makes the story even more fun to read. Seifer Tombchewer lives in a remote village, with little excitement except for him being captain of the local skullball team (think quidditch in Harry Potter). He is abducted and taken to fill in for Prince Talon Pandemonium, as the prince has gone missing and Seifer is a ringer...more
I found out about this book not long after finishing the third book in Chris Wooding's Ketty Jay series, so it was perfect timing because I was feeling a little bereft! 8'D I haven't yet read Malice, Wooding's novel/comic combo, so I didn't know how successful his stories would be in comic form. I was pleasantly surprised.
'Pandemonium' is a classic tale of mistaken identity. It's not the most original idea, but with Wooding's twist on it, it works. It's not complex enough to have filled out a no...more
'Pandemonium' is a classic tale of mistaken identity. It's not the most original idea, but with Wooding's twist on it, it works. It's not complex enough to have filled out a no...more
Pandemonium is an appropriately (lots of dark tones to reflect the situation and the world) illustrated and very enjoyable graphic novel. It's been forever since I've read The Prince and the Pauper, though this book still reminded me of it. The "pauper" in this story doesn't meet the prince and then voluntarily switch places with him. Instead two young men from hugely different walks of life swap lives in a different sort of way.
Readers will find humor, particularly in the ginormous cat owned by...more
Readers will find humor, particularly in the ginormous cat owned by...more
This graphic novel by the author of “Malice” is the first in a series. Artwork by Cassandra Diaz complements the storyline very well.
Seifer Tombchewer lives in a remote part of the kingdom. He is a skilled skullball player with aspirations to see the world. He gets his wish unexpectedly when he is knocked out, kidnapped, and taken to the royal city where is is insinuated in the place of the missing Prince Talon. Not only must he fool everyone into believing he is the Prince, but he must also sav...more
Seifer Tombchewer lives in a remote part of the kingdom. He is a skilled skullball player with aspirations to see the world. He gets his wish unexpectedly when he is knocked out, kidnapped, and taken to the royal city where is is insinuated in the place of the missing Prince Talon. Not only must he fool everyone into believing he is the Prince, but he must also sav...more
The artwork in this comic is fantastic: beautiful settings, creepily enhanced humanoid characters, and all in color!
The dialogue was, at times, very funny but it often felt like the author was trying too hard for a laugh. It wasn't as seamless as it could've been.
This story starts out with the half the general premise of Prince and the Pauper. A local yokel from the mountains gets an opportunity to pretend to be the prince while he is currently MIA. For the morale of the country, Seifer takes o...more
The dialogue was, at times, very funny but it often felt like the author was trying too hard for a laugh. It wasn't as seamless as it could've been.
This story starts out with the half the general premise of Prince and the Pauper. A local yokel from the mountains gets an opportunity to pretend to be the prince while he is currently MIA. For the morale of the country, Seifer takes o...more
Maybe I didn't look in the right place, but I haven't been able to find any confirmation on Chris Wooding's site that Pandemonium is the first volume of a series. [This was written before a comment on my blog pointed me towards info confirming that this was intended to be the first volume of a series, although it's not clear whether Scholastic will continue that series.] I hope it's not intended to be a standalone volume, because it really doesn't work as one. By the end of the volume, Prince Ta...more
The first in what's supposed to be a series (if Scholastic ever greenlights the rest of it) this GN was entertaining, if a little insubstantial on its own. I would be interested to see the rest of the story since the developments in this first volume leave a lot of open-ended questions. The art is attractive enough to the eye, if a little stiff and confusing during fight scenes. I particularly enjoyed the humor interspersed throughout and would be eager to see more of this clever, entertaining w...more
Pandemonium is a great graphic novel series by Chris Wooding. I have just finished the first book and it was great. It is about an adventurous teen named Seifer Tombchewer, he is a great skullball player (a sport that in the book they play) and all of his friends are jealous of him. He is knocked out and taken to a castle, he is told that the prince is missing and they chose Seifer because he and the missing prince are 100 percent alike in looks (like identical twins). He has fooled the army, th...more
Manga, demons, missing princes, magic, and epic battles...Pandemonium has them all. Seifer’s greatest accomplishment may be his Skullball prowess, that is until he is taken to the royal palace to impersonate the missing prince. Can Seifer fool the palace staff, the prince’s family, the kingdom’s enemies, and an enormous pet cat? This face-paced and exciting graphic novel combines adventure, humor, and a spark of romance.
While I only saw the first few pages in color, I very much look forward to s...more
While I only saw the first few pages in color, I very much look forward to s...more
I remember being very underwhelmed by this book.
But maybe that's only because of my inflated expectations.
The cover is killer. The reviews are pretty sparkly. It's in full color. It seems like a shoe-in for booktalks to middle schoolers.
And a consequence of taking this long to write my review is that I can't remember exactly what I didn't love about the book.
Maybe it was just that I didn't LOVE it.
The story is pretty unsurprising - I was expecting most of the twists and turns. And the reviewer...more
But maybe that's only because of my inflated expectations.
The cover is killer. The reviews are pretty sparkly. It's in full color. It seems like a shoe-in for booktalks to middle schoolers.
And a consequence of taking this long to write my review is that I can't remember exactly what I didn't love about the book.
Maybe it was just that I didn't LOVE it.
The story is pretty unsurprising - I was expecting most of the twists and turns. And the reviewer...more
The story itself was pretty cliche with the protagonist taking the place of the prince and turning out to be a pretty good replacement. However, the way it was portrayed with Diaz's artwork and the new world it takes in makes it a really good read. I gave it five stars because I especially love well constructed alternate worlds and well-drawn comics. If you like fantasy and cartoony - manga -like artwork this is a good comic to read. I would love to see a sequel.
A cute prince-and-the-pauper type of story, set in a fantasy world with winged Darklings and giant stone-kin creatures. There's a lot of humor in the story, which I enjoyed, and a mysterious conspiracy which isn't fully resolved by the end of the book. The artwork is manga-inspired, but not really (in my opinion) up to par in quality, and is a bit amateur. A fun read for fantasy-loving kids that doesn't take its fantasy too seriously.
This comic is amazing! When it randomly caught my eye at the book store I knew I had to purchase it! The story is gripping and interesting with likable characters. The most important part of this book would have to be the art, and the artist did a wonderful job! I could read this book over and over! If you are into fantasy, comics or just good art in general I recommend you pick this one up!
I was not a fan of this story. Now, I'm not a big manga/anime/comic book reader, but I'm usually pretty excited to come across one (though I might not intentionally seek one out unless it was written by a particular favorite author, Shannon Hale's Rapunzel's Revenge is a good example.) Bu still, I started this book with an open mind. The characters fell flat and I had a had time following the story. There were segments throughout the story where I felt like I had missed something, almost as if p...more
Plot: I felt a little thrown into the story too fast. I expect graphic novels to progress quickly, but I felt like this one had too much all at once. I liked the idea of the plot, but it didn't work timing wise. It's a story also that has been done quite a bit.
Characters: Seifer is an interesting character, but falls quickly into the heartthrob and now prince of the realm. He's a little too like a Mary Sue, does everything that is righteous and is appreciated for it right off the bat. Seifer qui...more
Characters: Seifer is an interesting character, but falls quickly into the heartthrob and now prince of the realm. He's a little too like a Mary Sue, does everything that is righteous and is appreciated for it right off the bat. Seifer qui...more
Good concept, nice characters, but seriously lacking in story/character development. Everything happens way too fast, and I had little sympathy for any of the characters or their backstory.
It really felt like it should've been longer, especially the beginning. And it would do much better in manga form. The art style is too serious for the goofy jokes and dialog.
It really felt like it should've been longer, especially the beginning. And it would do much better in manga form. The art style is too serious for the goofy jokes and dialog.
This has got to be one of the cutest, funniest, most refreshing teen graphic novels I have read in a while. Heck, let tweens and kids read it too, there's nothing bad in it. The little bits of humor added by the drawings really work well with this great story. The art, while not my style, is fun with the obvious influence of manga. Hooray for this comic! I want more!
I don't know what I loved more: the dark and stylish world, the enthusiastically evil characters, the bright and sarcastic protagonist or the fact that no one takes themselves or their world too seriously. It also has characters with names like Queen Euthanasia Pandemonium and Tombchewer, which I think is almost worth reading for that reason alone.
Although I do sort of wish there had been a bit more substance and explanations, I was completely won over by the artwork. Not to mention how quirky, imaginative, and endearing the characters, the world, and the demonic Prince and the Pauper plot were. I also really liked the humor of it all. I think this will really appeal to fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Naruto, and Kazu Kibuishi's Amulet. If there's a sequel, I will definitely be back for more Seifer and Carcassa.
I was pleasantly surprised by the humor. Characters are really appealing, but the backstory can be a little confusing, what with the other races and the Fracture and all that. Also an excellent middle grade book, with enough complexity of plot to satisfy teens but no overwhelming content for upper elementary aged kids.
Funny, horror fantasy with lush detailed illustrations. Village sports star (skull ball) but commoner is kidnapped to stand in for a missing prince. Political intrigue, cute girls, a gigantic cat who keeps eating him, and lots of mistaken identity stuff. The people are bat-winged, Goth-Japanese esthetic chic.
I really enjoyed my introduction to the Darkling realm. "Pandemonium" is filled with great characters and great promise. There is plenty of action to keep things moving, and humor to keep things light. But not too light. There's always the threat of psycho carnage beasts to keep us on our toes!
The Prince of Pandemonium has gone missing and Seifer Tombchewer (who has a strong resemblance to the Prince) is told he must stand in as the Prince so their enemies don't detect their weakness. Of course, Seifer doesn't have this type of experience, being just a boy from the outskirts of the land. I loved the gothic style of the illustrations, the humor in the story and I can't wait to find out what happens in the next volume! Definitely a juvenile comic I would recommend to kids at the library...more
I've been a fan of Chris Wooding for years, and have often lamented the lack of pictures in his books. Now I have a book that's all pictures, yay! The only problem with this is the ending, it makes me think there may be a sequel? Begs for a sequel... Sequel please! LOL.
The Darkling Realm is on the brink of war and Prince Talon Pandemonium, the Lord Defender of the Realm and leader of the Darkling Armies has disappeared. Mysteriously, a boy from the distant Crowscale Village, Seifer Tombchewer, is an exact double and has been kidnapped to impersonate the Prince until the Prince can be found.
Even though Seifer looks exactly like Prince Talon, the two are totally different in personality as well as upbringing. Seifer encounters many obstacles, like death threats...more
Even though Seifer looks exactly like Prince Talon, the two are totally different in personality as well as upbringing. Seifer encounters many obstacles, like death threats...more
The Prince & The Pauper badly retold with poorly thought-through plotting, ridiculously named characters and hampered by poor Manga artwork. Lots of potential wasted in a book that feels tired and done before and done far better elsewhere. A real disappointment.
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Chris Wooding grew up in a small town in Leicestershire, where not much of anything happened. So he started to write novels. He was sixteen when he completed his first. He had an agent by eighteen. By nineteen he had signed his first book deal. When he left university he began to write full-time, and he has been doing it professionally all his adult life.
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Nov 26, 2012 07:37pm