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Adventure Time Vol. 1 (Adventure Time book 1; issues 1-4)
It's ADVENTURE TIME! Join Finn the Human, Jake the Dog, and Princess Bubblegum for all-new adventures through The Land of Ooo.The totally algebraic adventures of Finn and Jake have come to the comic book page! The Lich, a super-lame, SUPER-SCARY skeleton dude, has returned to the the Land of Ooo, and hes bent on total destruction! Luckily, Finn and Jake are on the case...b...more
Paperback, 128 pages
Published
November 6th 2012
by KaBOOM!
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When I was young, I tried several times to read comic adaptations of my favorite cartoons. After being disappointed with the Simpsons and Animaniacs comics, I was a little hesitant getting into Adventure Time, even with ALL-TIME-FAVORITE-COMIC-MAN-AND-CLASSY-DOOD RYAN NORTH at the literary wheel of this COMIC BOAT.
The most impressive feat is the combination of sticking to the Adventure Time delivery and flow while maintaining a very Ryan Northian voice. Heck, there were panels (th...more
When I was young, I tried several times to read comic adaptations of my favorite cartoons. After being disappointed with the Simpsons and Animaniacs comics, I was a little hesitant getting into Adventure Time, even with ALL-TIME-FAVORITE-COMIC-MAN-AND-CLASSY-DOOD RYAN NORTH at the literary wheel of this COMIC BOAT.
The most impressive feat is the combination of sticking to the Adventure Time delivery and flow while maintaining a very Ryan Northian voice. Heck, there were panels (th...more
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What time is it?! ADVENTURE TIME COMICS REVIEW TIME!
I picked this up because I adore Adventure Time and thought it would be fun to read the comics that followed our mathematical heroes Finn and Jake in the magical land of Ooo.
The first volume spins the tale of how The Lich uses a bag with infinite space to suck up Ooo with a plan to then toss it into the sun and destroy everything once and for all. The story was good for the most part, though after the few heavy Lich episodes in the show, I've f...more
I picked this up because I adore Adventure Time and thought it would be fun to read the comics that followed our mathematical heroes Finn and Jake in the magical land of Ooo.
The first volume spins the tale of how The Lich uses a bag with infinite space to suck up Ooo with a plan to then toss it into the sun and destroy everything once and for all. The story was good for the most part, though after the few heavy Lich episodes in the show, I've f...more
this was HILARIOUS and the art was so good omg i love adventure time. ok so basically (view spoiler)...more
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Finn (a human) and best friend Jake (a dog) live in the land of Ooo, along with princess made out of bubblegum and vampire queens. The Linch, an evil skeleton, has escaped from his magical prison and is now intent on destroying the whole world! With his magic bag he sucks up Finn, Jake and all their friends. It's time for an adventure to save the world!
Adorable. So freaking cute and funny. I loved it. I was laughing out loud. Apparently Adventure Time is an Emmy Award nominated TV show on Cartoo...more
Adorable. So freaking cute and funny. I loved it. I was laughing out loud. Apparently Adventure Time is an Emmy Award nominated TV show on Cartoo...more
What Time is It?
This compilation of the first four issues (and some bonus material) of the Adventure Time comic book series is phenomenal! If you're a fan of the Cartoon Network hit series then you'll feel right at home as the characters from the Land of Ooo are ready to take you on all-new adventures. These comics aren't adaptations of Adventure Time episodes, they are original stories penned by noted comic author Ryan North. North doesn't miss a beat as his plots, characterizations, and dialog...more
This compilation of the first four issues (and some bonus material) of the Adventure Time comic book series is phenomenal! If you're a fan of the Cartoon Network hit series then you'll feel right at home as the characters from the Land of Ooo are ready to take you on all-new adventures. These comics aren't adaptations of Adventure Time episodes, they are original stories penned by noted comic author Ryan North. North doesn't miss a beat as his plots, characterizations, and dialog...more
May 05, 2013
Melissa
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommended to Melissa by:
Laksamee
Shelves:
juvenile,
graphic-novels-comic-books
I've never seen the tv show, but after reading this I definitely have to! I just can't decide who my favorite character is. All the princesses are great in their own way. Jake is fantastic with his shifting into just what Finn needs at any given time - even a jet that shoots missiles! The friend who recommended it commented that they drop subtle hits that the world as we know it had been destroyed by some nuclear explosion, but that it was subtle enough that children watching the show probably d...more
This collects the first four comics put out from Kaboom! and places it neatly in one volume. This also includes all the variant/alternate covers for the comics as well as a little blip about how a panel goes from script only to the finished project, which is kind of interesting to see.
I enjoyed this rendition of the show in written form. I felt that they really (mostly) kept to the actions and styling of the characters. The little footnotes and foot panels were also quite entertaining to read, t...more
I enjoyed this rendition of the show in written form. I felt that they really (mostly) kept to the actions and styling of the characters. The little footnotes and foot panels were also quite entertaining to read, t...more
My God, Ryan North was the absolute perfect choice for the Adventure Time comic. He knows exactly how to write every character such that I can hear them saying the lines in the right voices, and the story embraces the wacky logic of the show at all times. Plus, because he's Ryan North, the comic has alt-text and alt-comics. The little bonus bits at the bottom of many pages are wonderful. Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb recreate the look of the show perfectly as well. This book is simply fantasti...more
I was dubious about this at first. I love "Adventure Time", but I've often found graphic novel versions of shows I like to be bland and purely imitative, rather than a good extension of the universe.
This, however, manages to not only maintain the artistic style of the show, but also to use the composition choices to represent the manic, surreal aspects. The lettering, in particular, was very well done. It captured the tone well, and I could easily use the font and style choices to represent the...more
This, however, manages to not only maintain the artistic style of the show, but also to use the composition choices to represent the manic, surreal aspects. The lettering, in particular, was very well done. It captured the tone well, and I could easily use the font and style choices to represent the...more
This is everything you'd hope for in bringing a cartoon into another medium. North captures the essence of the show wonderfully, making it feel exactly like an episode, while also utilizing its graphic novel nature to add a few extra jokes in by way of commentary and "mini-comics" that run along the bottoms of many of the pages.
The art, too, is true to the show, from overall design to the bizarre facial expressions that one can't help but love.
If you're a fan of the show, then you'll love these....more
The art, too, is true to the show, from overall design to the bizarre facial expressions that one can't help but love.
If you're a fan of the show, then you'll love these....more
Full disclosure: narrative-wise this is probably a 4, but it's Adventure Time, which means my youngest brother adores it, and I am therefore full of love for it via him while I'm reading, and it's just so relentlessly fun, and the absurd sillyness doesn't stop it from having cool female characters who talk to each other about stuff that isn't male characters, and Jake and Finn's friendship is just super adorbs and I love it, what can I say. And this is even without the hilarious bottom-of-the-pa...more
If you're a fan of Adventure Time, the TV show, you'll like this graphic adaptation. It retains the charm and wackiness of the series in a long adventure with Jake and Finn in their most challenging battle--to literally save the world from annihilation. And be sure to read the little notes and comments at the bottoms of many of the pages! There is also an interesting one-page epilog with Marceline that gives some insight into the apocalypse that is alluded to in the series. The volume is rounded...more
It's hard to translate the tone and humor of an animated show to comic book form (see: any Simpsons or Futurama comic), and with Adventure Time, that's quite a task, but I think Ryan North has passed the test here with high marks. He is creative with the form, making use of every part of the panel to tell jokes or add fun details, and the main story is worthy of the epic comic book treatment.
This doesn't feel like a tossed-off cash-in, like it could have been, but like a genuine, lovingly-creat...more
This doesn't feel like a tossed-off cash-in, like it could have been, but like a genuine, lovingly-creat...more
Dec 29, 2012
Andrea
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
ages 8 & up
Recommended to Andrea by:
Rachel
Shelves:
manga-comics
This was my first introduction to the "Adventure Time" series, and it was pretty fun. I had seen Jake and Finn floating around the internet, and thought I would see what inspired such devotion among fans. Mostly, it's really funny. I love the way the characters talk, and Finn's enthusiasm is energizing. It's also really creative, but logical creativity (not just randomness), and I like how the characters are kind and positive to each other. I can't say I'm a huge fan of the art style, but for th...more
Jake the dog and Finn the Human find themselves battling a giant skeleton ghoul monster with a Mary Poppins style bag. Small on the outside, infinite on the inside. So what does the bad guy decide to do? Suck the entire Earth into the bag!
The book does a good job of portraying the quirkiness that makes the show so enjoyable, and the plot is just as strange as any episode you'd find. The characters all manage to survive the transition from screen to panel and the art looks good. Worth a read if...more
The book does a good job of portraying the quirkiness that makes the show so enjoyable, and the plot is just as strange as any episode you'd find. The characters all manage to survive the transition from screen to panel and the art looks good. Worth a read if...more
I fun comic that's easy and entertaining. As a big fan of the show, I liked this book quite a bit, though I don't think it would translate as well if the reader wasn't familiar with the characters already. Some of the dialogue that would be fluid and clever in the show comes off as a bit clunky on the page, but it's still hilarious at times and never really drags too much. The huge cover gallery at the end of the volume is great too. I'd definitely read more of this series.
i really wanted to give this a better rating. i am a huge fan of adventure time, i think the animation is fantastic and fresh and it never ceases to surprise me. i just didn't feel that i got anything different from reading a tale in print form. there were some great parts, like the little segway panels at the bottom of some of the pages, and the beautiful work by featured artists as a bonus. i would still recommend purchasing this, but more as a blah entertaining read than as something life cha...more
The first comics based on the best cartoon of the 21st century. The story perhaps sags a little - part of the show's magic is that what we see is often sideways to the epic adventure that would normally take centre stage, whereas here the epic (weird and entertaining as it is) is, more conventionally, the main plot. Still, beautifully realised, with the show's charm but also making use of the comics page format and its own possibilities.
Without being blown away, I really really like this and will continue.
It reminds me of some of the best Simpson and Futurama, with a fairly harmless story line that is suitable for all ages but enough nods to grown up stuff ("science" and corporate team building) and old school gaming.
The best part is that is all in the name of having an adventure with your friends - something I need after a week of dull work.
It reminds me of some of the best Simpson and Futurama, with a fairly harmless story line that is suitable for all ages but enough nods to grown up stuff ("science" and corporate team building) and old school gaming.
The best part is that is all in the name of having an adventure with your friends - something I need after a week of dull work.
If you like the show, this series will also have a special place in your heart. It carries the same voice as the show, which is such a relief. While I can't say it changed my life or I would suggest it as one of the greats, it is a great addition to the awesome show, a true representation and not a spin off that misses the mark. I look forward to following these and continuing my adventure with Finn and Jake.
Oh my GLOB! This is a super adorable, super high quality little book! The comics are great, and I looove that they included all of the variant covers for all of the volumes in the back of the book. I really wanna get my hands on some of those. Overall, for anyone remotely interested in Adventure Time & comics, this is a wonderful addition to your collection.
'fore I start, let me just say I do enjoy the show. I've seen a few episodes and I like it.
I can't say as much for the comic, however. Ryan North does a fair job, I suppose, but it just doesn't have the same punch with the jokes that the show does. It's not that it's too rude, immature or anything - it's just not that funny.
The art's pretty dang good, though!
I can't say as much for the comic, however. Ryan North does a fair job, I suppose, but it just doesn't have the same punch with the jokes that the show does. It's not that it's too rude, immature or anything - it's just not that funny.
The art's pretty dang good, though!
I watch the show before.. LOVE IT! I have an Adventure Time book, shirt and stuff. I'm excited to read this! If it could be a movie book so you can watch it for free... LOL THAT'D be totally AWESOME. Ha.. But i don't disagree with the author, I'd extremely agree to this. All fans of Adventure Time in any way... Haha... BLESS YOU! Adventure Time ROCKS!.
he resson why i read this book was be cause i friend told me to.
i liked that this book had a lot of action and funny comments.i liked jake
be cause he is a yellow shape shifting dog.well one this is an awsome book why do i think it is awsome because it is an action book.i love ice cream is an awsome quote from the book be cause i love ice cream.
i liked that this book had a lot of action and funny comments.i liked jake
be cause he is a yellow shape shifting dog.well one this is an awsome book why do i think it is awsome because it is an action book.i love ice cream is an awsome quote from the book be cause i love ice cream.
look at this guy, he's the big stupid Lich!
we keep popping out his bag, cause he never learned to STITCH!
wants to kill all life, well at least he found his niche!
before he goes ahead with that he'd better hear our PITCH!
if i'd summed him up with one word, i probably go with 'jerk'!
our battle rap's so super tight, it's driving him BERZERK!
we keep popping out his bag, cause he never learned to STITCH!
wants to kill all life, well at least he found his niche!
before he goes ahead with that he'd better hear our PITCH!
if i'd summed him up with one word, i probably go with 'jerk'!
our battle rap's so super tight, it's driving him BERZERK!
I really loved this comic. The story was fun and read like an Adventure Time story should. Ryan North's writing style fits well with the story and characters.
The art was good and expressive, too. This is probably going to be one of those comics I'm going to keep re-reading.
Was nice to have a cover gallery at the end of the book as well.
The art was good and expressive, too. This is probably going to be one of those comics I'm going to keep re-reading.
Was nice to have a cover gallery at the end of the book as well.
This is a really nice comic series overall. The paper quality and binding is excellent, the colors are vibrant and the art is awesome.
It blends in nicely with the show, and the writing is spot on. You can hear the characters' voices in your head!
There's a pretty cover art gallery that is like a good 20 pages. This collection is a must for any true AT fan!
It blends in nicely with the show, and the writing is spot on. You can hear the characters' voices in your head!
There's a pretty cover art gallery that is like a good 20 pages. This collection is a must for any true AT fan!
If you like the cartoon, you will like this. I was glad that it stayed so true to the show. I was a bit apprehensive about that, truth be told, because I have read other comic adaptations of cartoons and felt that they were lacking. Of course, this is hardly high-brow literature. But, that is probably why I like it so much.
Ryan North seriously outdid himself with this one. Hilariously comical, this book contends to be even better than the television show. The art and colouring was done beautifully and stayed perfectly true to the mischievous randomness invented by Pendleton Ward. Looking forward to reading the next volume.
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Ryan M. North is a Canadian writer and computer programmer who is the creator and author of Dinosaur Comics, and co-creator of Whispered Apologies and Happy Dog the Happy Dog.
North grew up in Ottawa, Ontario where he studied computer science (minor in film) at Carleton University before moving to Toronto for his Master's degree in Computer Science at the University of Toronto, specializing in comp...more
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North grew up in Ottawa, Ontario where he studied computer science (minor in film) at Carleton University before moving to Toronto for his Master's degree in Computer Science at the University of Toronto, specializing in comp...more
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