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The Guild (The Guild #1)

by Felicia Day (Goodreads Author), Jim Rugg (Artist), Dan Jackson (Artist)

4.29 of 5 stars 4.29 · rating details · 2,691 ratings · 244 reviews

Internet phenomenon The Guild comes to comics, courtesy of series creator, writer, and star Felicia Day (Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog)! Chronicling the hilarious on- and offline lives of a group of Internet role-playing gamers, the Knights of Good, The Guild has become a cult hit, and is the winner of numerous awards from SXSW, YouTube, Yahoo, and the Streamys. Now, Day...more

Paperback, 96 pages

Published November 24th 2010 by Dark Horse (first published April 23rd 2010)

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Jan 23, 2012 Tamora Pierce rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novel

I'd heard about the Guild long before I actually decided to read the comics (it helped that I found the downloadable e-book form). I like it a lot! A quiet female hero, based very much on Felicia Day, has a selfish musician boyfriend, a judgmental therapist, and no life apart from the boyfriend's. She decides to try a roleplaying game online and begins to make online friends who look nothing like their avatars, being real people instead of muscular, gorgeous elves, warriors, and healers. The fun...more

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Jan 01, 2012 Elizabeth (Elizziebooks) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: comic-books

Hilarious and nerdy and awesome. We meet a few new characters in this one!

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I love these comics! Some of the drawings are a big wonky, but still a great read and fun fun fun!

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I love it! Very similar to the show. I mean, it's written by F.Day. Also, great visuals. :]

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May 30, 2011 Joy added it

Shelves: ggnt12nom, 21c, graphic-novels, review-copy

Cyd Sherman is a twenty-something with a dead-end job and loser boyfriend, but she finds friendship and adventure in an online RPG. Prequel to the webcomic.

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Feb 28, 2011 Laura rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels, comic

I own this only as the comics not the graphic novel but I feel I should place a review on here and pretend I own the graphic novel (maybe I wil in the future though).

Really an enjoyable read! I must admitt I waited a while to read the 3 comics but I'm glad I was able to sit down with all 3 and read them in one big hit (around an hour). Then after that I pounced on Vorks one off comic :D

If you are a fan of The Guild you should either find the 3 comics or buy the graphic novel, I don't think you'l...more

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Jun 21, 2012 Melki rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novel, humorous-fiction, pop-culture

Yeah. I gave this 5 stars, even though FELICIA DAY IGNORED MY FRIEND REQUEST! SURE - I'M AN UNHIP, MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN, BUT SERIOUSLY...WHO DOES SHE THINK IS BUYING ALL THOSE "CHEESY BEARDS" AND "8-BIT BABY" T-SHIRTS? FAN-BOYS WHO LIVE IN THEIR PARENTS' BASEMENTS? I DON'T THINK SO!!!

....deep cleansing breath....

Anyway, this is a prequel to the web series.

Meet Cyd. Her real life is nothing to brag about - she has a dead end job, and her boyfriend treats her like a doormat. She's discovered a fanta...more

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May 28, 2011 Nina rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of the webseries

Shelves: comics

As a long-time fan of the webseries, I'll admit that I was a bit wary of buying the comic - I was afraid that it just wouldn't do the show justice.

I'm glad that I did get it though. The copy is authored by Felicia Day herself, so the tone of the show and the voices of the characters are perfectly preserved, and come to life as fully on-paper as they do on the computer screen. The story follows Cyd/Codex (played by Felicia Day in the series)'s life before becoming part of the Knights of Good. Th...more

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Mar 18, 2011 Librarysteph rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: gamers, girls, guild fans, fans of MMORPG, felicia day fans

Shelves: contemporary, graphic-novels, books-for-gamers

I think I've mentioned my love of Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog before on the blog. Whenever I mentioned this, or purchase something related to it (like the comics) people suggested I check out The Guild. This partly because Felicia Day who played Penny is the writer/actress, partly because it's another web-based video series, and partly because it's awesome geekyness that Dr. Horrible nerds are likely to appreciate.

I watched 4 seasons of The Guild in 2 days (the episodes are REALLY short) and...more I think I've mentioned my love of Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog before on the blog. Whenever I mentioned this, or purchase something related to it (like the comics) people suggested I check out The Guild. This partly because Felicia Day who played Penny is the writer/actress, partly because it's another web-based video series, and partly because it's awesome geekyness that Dr. Horrible nerds are likely to appreciate.

I watched 4 seasons of The Guild in 2 days (the episodes are REALLY short) and loved it so much that I immediately ordered the graphic novel, which is what I'm really here to talk about.

This graphic novel is perfect for anyone who fits in one or more of these categories:

gamers (gamer girls will love it the most, but it's not exclusively feminine)
anyone who knows people who play MMORPGs and/or knows enough about them to get jokes relating to them
neurotic people with social issues
fans of The Guild (obviously)
Felicia Day groupies
I enjoyed seeing Codex as a newb! I've tried a couple free MMORPGs, and honestly I've never gotten past the newb stage. In the LOTR MMORPG I got slaughtered by bears so often I just quit (I also had the bad habit of jumping off cliffs that were higher than I realized and breaking my legs) so I sympathised with her during her first few adventures in the game.

Marveling at the cuteness of the cartoon animals and then reluctantly slaughtering them for quests was a very girly reaction to this type of game that I shared, so her reactions felt real to me.

I like that it's half real life view and half in-game views. It makes for some amazing visuals, although very cleavage heavy as these things often are. The boys comment about how rare it is for the girls to be girls in the game to be girls in real life. One thing I thought the graphic novel was missing was characters who made their avatars very different from their physical selves. I know in the show one male character has female avatars but I'd be interested in more about people reinvent themselves in the game. The section when she's considering this before making her avatar is one of my favourite parts.

I'm glad I bought it, I really enjoyed the writing (Felicia Day is my new hero) and the art (yay Jim Rugg). With things like this I'm tempted to get two copies, one to keep as a book and one to cut images out of and make crafts (ya I'm that cool, stay tuned this week for a post about all the star wars jewelry I'm making).

This book is aimed more at ages 18-35 but I can see teens enjoying it.
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Dec 27, 2010 Crystal Starr Light rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, so-good-it-s-awesome

For fans of the web-series, The Guild, this brief graphic novel is a prequel of sorts. Cyd Sherman is a violinist in the back row of an orchestra. Her boyfriend, a former member of the orchestra, is trying to start his own rock band and completely uses her. As Cyd grows more and more withdrawn, she reaches out to an MMO she bought on a whim. In the game, she is needed and successful.
The graphic novel has three "chapters", set off in a style similar to the webseries with Cyd/Codex sitting in fron...more For fans of the web-series, The Guild, this brief graphic novel is a prequel of sorts. Cyd Sherman is a violinist in the back row of an orchestra. Her boyfriend, a former member of the orchestra, is trying to start his own rock band and completely uses her. As Cyd grows more and more withdrawn, she reaches out to an MMO she bought on a whim. In the game, she is needed and successful.
The graphic novel has three "chapters", set off in a style similar to the webseries with Cyd/Codex sitting in front of her webcam and relating the day's events. While the chapters (and graphic novel itself) are short, the humor, the characters, and zany events are not truncated. The characters come off well, as good predecessors of their video incarnations. Cyd/Codex is our highlight as this is told from her point of view and is her "beginning" story. I can't tell you how sorry I felt for her, as she struggled with her self-esteem, her desire to be important and mean something, and with her inability to stand up to people, particularly her good-for-nothing, user boyfriend. The story is great; it makes complete sense why Cyd becomes more involved in the game. As she makes more friends and as her real life becomes more intolerable, she slowly becomes more and more involved in gaming life.
Other characters are brilliant as well. Zaboo, Vork, Clara, Bladezz, and Tinkerballa all appear and befriend Codex in interesting yet believable ways (people who are accustomed to some sort of online gaming or even forum life will be able to relate to this); all of their characters are believable predecessors. I enjoyed how Vork came off as keeping track of who owes him what (in order to get people to help him), while Tinkerballa charges gold. And I laughed when Clara continues to game while in the hospital after giving birth.
As for the graphic novel format, I liked how the art was used to differentiate between real world (harsh lines and colors) and game world (almost watercolor).
If I have any complaints, it is about two things: one the shortness of the graphic novel and the inconsistent art. For the first, the novel was so good, it should have been a hundred pages long. I can understand, however, why it was so short. It's brevity is reminiscent of the web series. The artwork, however, is more difficult to excuse. Cyd especially comes off as startlingly different from frame to frame. Some scenes with her are well-rendered while others are not.
Regardless, I still enjoyed this little graphic novel and highly recommend it to fans of the series and those in the gaming and internet forum worlds. It's a smart prequel, and in this day and age, that is a rare compliment indeed!(less)

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May 17, 2011 Janelle Dazzlepants rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics, fantasy, graphic-novels, movie-tv

Firstly, like anything Guild-related I have to preface this by saying: OMG SOOOOOOO CUUUUUUUTE ^__^

This comic is incredibly true to the show, to the point where I can imagine the inflection in Codex's voice as I'm reading. The creative team paid so much attention to detail when writing the dialogue and drawing the panels, managing to capture all those awkward pauses and facial expressions on paper. For me it didn't matter that this was an entirely different medium, it felt like I was watching o...more Firstly, like anything Guild-related I have to preface this by saying: OMG SOOOOOOO CUUUUUUUTE ^__^

This comic is incredibly true to the show, to the point where I can imagine the inflection in Codex's voice as I'm reading. The creative team paid so much attention to detail when writing the dialogue and drawing the panels, managing to capture all those awkward pauses and facial expressions on paper. For me it didn't matter that this was an entirely different medium, it felt like I was watching one of Codex's awkward webcam recaps. At no point did the dialogue seem disingenuous, it always felt like Vork, Bladezz, Clara, Codex, Zaboo or Tink were right there saying it.

**** Mild Spoilers ****
I knew this comic would be a prequel showing how the Guild was formed, but other than that I didn't know what to expect. It actually covered a lot of things hinted at in the show! It delved into Codex's ex-boyfriend and her supposedly "turning" him and her father gay, setting said ex-boyfriend's cello on fire, her old job as a violinist, how she manages to pay for her therapy despite having no job, and exactly why she makes her webcam diary entries.

Not gonna lie, the first part of the comic is really depressing. Codex has almost nothing to live for, spending her days reading and playing Tetris, and with no aspirations whatsoever. This is only worsened by her awful relationship with Trevor, who manages to simultaneously ignore and abuse her! While watching the show I noticed that her life was pretty depressing, but this is 10x worse. I just wanted to give the poor girl a hug. :( Fortunately her life perks up in the second part of the book, as she discovers "The Game" and immerses herself in this fantasy world. She grows a pair and finally stands up to Trevor, despite earning a court payment plan in the process.

Speaking of "The Game" can I just take the time to squeal "OMG SO CUUUUUUUTE" again? It was so cute seeing Codex flail around the game like a n00b, I'd always assumed she had grown up playing MMORPG's and was an expert at them. I loved how she was introduced to each character, especially picking bluebells with Clara and her swollen sausage fingers. :3 I had to laugh when Clara went into labour while playing The Game, and logged on using the hospital wi-fi afterward. I also really enjoyed the in-game artwork and how it differed to the out-of-game scenes. It really looks like a dreamy fantasy game, and I'd honestly read a comic entirely done in this style.

Overall: I'm tempted to sum up this review by squealing OMG SO CUUUUUUTE ^__^ again, but that wouldn't be very helpful, would it? Basically, if you find The Guild half as cute as I do, you'll love the comic. The abundance of awkwardness was captured perfectly, and the in-game artwork is beautiful. People who haven't watched the show will probably find it cute and amusing, but nowhere near as funny as loyal Guildies. (less)

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Apr 21, 2011 Nancy O'Toole rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels, contemporary-fiction, library

Cyd Sherman's spends her days playing violin in the back row of an orchestra, letting her selfish boyfriend walk all over her, and getting into arguments with her therapist. Needless to say, things could be a little better. Then she discovers “The Game,” an online fantasy MMORPG that allows her to reinvent her ho-hum life and make new friends, at least online. Only her therapist doesn't think it's so great, and encourages Cyd to spend more time with “real people.”

I was first introduced to The G...more Cyd Sherman's spends her days playing violin in the back row of an orchestra, letting her selfish boyfriend walk all over her, and getting into arguments with her therapist. Needless to say, things could be a little better. Then she discovers “The Game,” an online fantasy MMORPG that allows her to reinvent her ho-hum life and make new friends, at least online. Only her therapist doesn't think it's so great, and encourages Cyd to spend more time with “real people.”

I was first introduced to The Guild during a two-and-a-half month period of unemployment between grad school and the working world. I found myself with tons of free time, but an almost empty bank account. I needed free entertainment, and the webseries The Guild provided that easily. Right away, I was pulled into this funny little show about a group of gamers, and their trials both in and out of The Game (unofficially based on World of Warcraft). The comic version (also called The Guild) carries many of the strengths of the show, most which stem from the fact that it's very well balanced, and can deliver a lot in short periods. It's mostly a comedy, but it takes times for serious moments. The humor is edgy, and not afraid to flirt with the ridiculous, without being too over the top. The characters are both flawed and likable, and manage to be impressively well developed given their little screen time. There's a great amount of respect for gaming, and gamers, but Day is not afraid to poke fun at the community at the same time. Perhaps that most impressive thing about The Guild, in any format, is that it's clearly told from someone who's “been there,” making it feel incredibly authentic. If you're the type of person that likes to escape into fantasy worlds (whether that be through video games, books, or movies), chances are you'll be able to relate to Cyd.

The comic version of The Guild takes place before the events of the webseries, making it accessible for both new readers and existing fans. The artwork, done by Jim Rugg has two distinct styles. The panels that take place in the real world are defined by sharp edges and bold colors, while those which take place in The Game have a softer palate and rounder edges. I liked this a lot. The graphic novel version has bonus material, including cover art from the original issues of the comic books, short bonus comics, and early concept art. These elements are a nice little bonus, and lots of fun to look over.

Perhaps I'm a little biased, as I love the show so much, but I felt as if The Guild succeeds every way when it comes to what I look for in a graphic novel. It manages to tell an interesting, complete story with characters that feel true to life, and well done artwork. This is a nice selection to tie over fans until season five, as well as introduce new fans to the series.(less)

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Jun 02, 2011 Book rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels, tv

A prequel to the fun web series about MMORPG gamers, and the subculture around it. This book is really like an "origin story" in a comic book, if The Knights of Good were like the X-Men, and Codex was like... Kitty Pryde, I guess? Liz Lemon? There's really no equivalent character. This book focuses primarily on Codex (almost exclusively compared to the web show) which is important if you like her character (and I do, although Vork is my favorite).

The story is fun and a bit more personal/sad than...more

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Sep 01, 2012 Andrew rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels

The Guild is a prequel to the popular web series created by Felicia Day. It's their origin story of sorts - how they came to be part of the guild, and how Codex herself started playing the game.

With Felicia doing the writing, the comic obviously captures the same humor as the series. Changes and tweaks need to be made for the medium, obviously, but Miss Day does a wonderful job making it work. The story itself is great (if perhaps a bit depressing) and gives a lot of insight into Cyd's (aka Code...more

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Aug 03, 2012 Lizzie rated it 4 of 5 stars

I'm not a hardcore gamer, barely qualify as casual gamer, but i understand the appeal. Its about escaping reality, just like reading. I started watching the web series earlier this year and upon reading the comic felt as through it translated perfectly with an deeper emotional element and exploration that a six minute episodes can't convey.
Cyd Sherman's life is relatable in its saddest element: her life is ordinary. Ordinary, dreary, lacking in adventure and excitement. What she finds in gaming...more

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Feb 26, 2011 Vicki rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, graphic-novels, owned

The Guild is a grpahic novel prequel to the webseries by the same name. It covers how Cyd began playing the game and met up with the other members of The Knights of Good.

This is absolutely wonderful. Felicia Day's writing fits the graphic novel tone perfectly and doesn't feel awkward to a fan of the webseries. The portrayal of all characters is excellent, but Cyd is definitely the star here, we get to see her neuroses, her therapy, her tenderness. She's wonderful.

Then there's the artwork. I was...more

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Jan 20, 2012 Stephan Clifford rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics

Absolutely one of the best comics about gamers out there. So refreshing to read something from a female's perspective. I would say this is a must read or a must gift for a gamer or someone interested in getting the girlfriend/daughter/wife into comics. The artwork is beautiful and Ms. Day's voice really comes across in the narrative (and she's just a fun person to be a fan of, check her out!)

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Oct 17, 2011 Aubrey Tate rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: gamers, nerdy types (the cool kind), Joss Whedon fans, and of course Felicia Day fans

Shelves: graphic-novels

What can I say, Felicia Day is pretty rockin'! I first saw her as Vi on Buffy and liked her. Then I saw her on Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (which if you are a total nerd like me but haven't seen it, watch it) and loved her. Then I began watching The Guild, a web series (and have now seen every episode), written by Felicia and really loved her. I'm not even a role playing gamer, so I only know what a "guild" is from my husband who plays World of Warcraft and now the latest Star Wars role playi...more

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Aug 01, 2011 Kurt rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is a charming little comic story about the origins of the Knights of Good. It has a real beauty to it, especially the way that the art style changes so much between the mundane real world and the lush world of the game. Potential readers should know that this book assumes that the reader has seen at least through season three of the web series The Guild, but I think someone without that experience would be able to enjoy the story anyway (that person will just miss funny little side jokes li...more

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Aug 07, 2011 Wendy B rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics-manga, to-read

I guess I was expecting actual adventures of the Guild itself, not Cyd's introduction to the game. The concept is fine, but, having watched all seasons up until now, I had more or less grasped her history and certainly her personality and understood why the game worked for her, so there was nothing really new to learn from this comic.

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Mar 07, 2012 Daniel Johnson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: manga-graphic-novel

The beautiful queen of all things internet does it again, only this time she's branching out to the physical realm. Well, sort-of. Based on the award-winning web-show created by/written by/starring the quirky yet gorgeous Felicia Day, this graphic novel brings us further into the Guild's world.

Keeping true to the original works in this different format may have been tricky, but you wouldn't know that by reading it. While the story is new to the guildverse, it fits in with the show's story-line w...more

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Feb 08, 2012 Holden Attradies rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction, sequential-art

Do I have any complaints? Only that it was too short! Other than that an amazing little read.

The story was really good. I can't decide which part I liked more, seeing what lead to Cyd's break down at the beginning of the series or seeing how the Guild was formed. It was also nice being able to see inside their gaming world flushed out (something that can't really be done in the show). The best part of that was how they would show the dichotomy of the in game fantasy world of the Codex's charact...more

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Sep 05, 2011 Mei-Lu rated it 4 of 5 stars

I'm a fan of Felicia Day's web series and I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to pick up the comic but I'm glad I finally did! It actually reminds me a bit of American Splendor (the comic the movie was based on) and feels much more poignant than the web series. Perhaps because we go more into Cyd's depression. Both the artwork and writing were great. I felt like I could actually hear the actors speaking their character's lines. I love Vork's "Zaboo, your 'plus one' status with the healer forc...more

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May 13, 2011 Don rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels

Enjoyable prequel, though the tone isn't nearly as comedic as the web series it's based on. This difference might be due in part to the comic timing delivered by the show's video editing (and its absence here), but it's likely also because of the different subject matter, as this prequel shows Cyd discovering the gaming world and her teammates, but also struggling for meaning while in the midst of a depression. It's good, but perhaps not what you might be expecting. And the entire art team shoul...more

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Jul 24, 2012 Jamie rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of "The Guild"

Shelves: graphic-novel, fantasy, fiction, humor

I really enjoyed getting the back-story of how Cyd became Codex. This "prequel" to "The Guild" was well-written and well-done, mimicking the style of the web series.

I'm not particularly a fan of the graphic novel format, but the web series (and subject matter) seems to lend itself well to this particular medium (unlike Richard Castle's Deadly Storm). So, in spite of the medium, I still have to give this 4 stars for consistency of character development, humor, and awkwardness that are hallmarks o...more

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Feb 10, 2011 robyn rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: quest

This is one I picked up because I saw it on Goodreads. And it was cute -! I've never seen the tv show, but on the basis of this book I'm going to check that out, so as an ambassador it works pretty well.

The theme - lonely loser finds band of misfit friends - has been played out in so many different ways in so many different kinds of books, but since I've never read a story specifically about gamers, I'm interested enough to keep with it til I get more invested in the characters or the story its...more

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May 20, 2011 Justin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels, video-games, tv-movie, pop-culture

After a protracted spell of buying any and all graphic novels I could get my hands on for the past seven months, I’ve finally come to my senses a little bit. I now try to stick to large collections and long one-off stories, and refrain from investing in graphic novels that are under 150 pages or so unless I know I want to own it. This one falls into that latter category. I’m enough of a fan of the web series that I ordered this graphic novel simply out of loyalty. I figured it would be an extra...more After a protracted spell of buying any and all graphic novels I could get my hands on for the past seven months, I’ve finally come to my senses a little bit. I now try to stick to large collections and long one-off stories, and refrain from investing in graphic novels that are under 150 pages or so unless I know I want to own it. This one falls into that latter category. I’m enough of a fan of the web series that I ordered this graphic novel simply out of loyalty. I figured it would be an extra goodie for existing fans of the Guild (and it definitely is), but this svelte three-chapter story has a fair amount of mainstream appeal, as well.

This is essentially a prequel to the first season of The Guild. It’s Cyd Sherman’s backstory; the few throwaway lines that hint at her pre-Codex days in the show are explored in full detail, here. The first chapter covers her somewhat labored relationship with her then-boyfriend and her job as a professional symphonic musician. When she discovers “The Game,” the story veers towards a surprisingly deep exploration of the balance between confronting your problems and using escapism to hide from them. Finally, the third chapter sets the stage for the characters we know and love from the web series.

Felicia Day, the creator and star of the series, also wrote this book, and it definitely shows. The graphic novel has all of the humor and charm of the series, and I could practically hear the familiar voices of the characters. In fact, I’d argue that the graphic novel is the perfect introduction to the series, and not just because it is a chronological prequel. There is plenty of video game stuff in the story, but it’s all rudimentary; the reader is learning about The Game at the same time Cyd is. Thus, the story offers a gentle learning curve into the lingo-heavy world of playing MMORPGs, and since the jokes are more centered on the real world than the game world, the less-nerdy readers have a chance to develop an appreciation for Codex and The Guild without getting buried by inside jokes.

The only problem I have with the book is with the art. The art isn’t bad, but it isn’t particularly consistent. This is especially apparent due to the different art styles for in-game and real life. When Syd takes on her Codex persona, the story switches to a slick, soft-lit fantasy look, and then returns to hand-drawn normalcy when the computer is off. The game art is actually fantastic, which calls attention to the occasional weird panel in the real-life scenes, usually due to oddly-proportioned bodies or faces. To be fair to Jim Rugg, I’d imagine that doing comic versions of real-life actors contributes to the problem. I’m normally somewhat forgiving of characters looking a little different from panel to panel, but I have a certain expectation of what Felicia Day looks like, so I can’t help but have a split-second “WHAT HAPPENED TO HER FACE?!” reaction if something is a little off on any given page.

Like I said, though, inconsistent doesn’t necessarily mean bad, especially considering that most of the art is great. In any event, the excellent writing makes it easy to forgive and forget. Overall, this is a great graphic novel, and not just for people who are already fans of the show. Comic readers who like video games and/or quirky, realistic characters should give this one a try.(less)

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Apr 14, 2012 Devi rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels, books-i-own

This was a wonderful addition to The Guild's storyline. The Guild comic is a prequel to the web series we all know and love. All your favourite characters are present and their voices seem to leap from the page to sound in your mind. The artwork was well done and fit the story style well. Felicia Day did a wonderful job writing the script and fans are even rewarded with glimpses of The Axis of Anarchy in the background. I would highly recommend this book to any Guild fan, especially those intere...more

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Mar 10, 2011 Matthew rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult, graphic-novels

A fun intro to the trendy, uber-hip but still clever Internet Phenom of the same name. This book focuses almost entirely on Cyd----why she started playing the game, how she met the other players in her guild. It's very nicely done as a comic, as we get some nice bits of her real life mixed in with fun jokes about the game. I'm not a huge fan of the Internet stuff, but I've seen some of it and didn't have any trouble following what was going on here. Largely for nerdy adults 20-40 who either play...more

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Feb 24, 2011 Bunnyhugger1 rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels, read-2011, reviews

Oh my gosh, this was so much fun! If you are a fan of Felicia Day's web-based series "The Guild" you will love this. It's the prequel, in comic book form, showing how the "Knights of Good" banded together. I really enjoyed the interplay between Cyd/Codex's online and off-line worlds (the sessions with her therapist are hilarious and spot on.) The art is gorgeous and the dialogue as witty as you would expect from its creator (and which I imagined so vividly in the actors' voices.) I hope there wi...more

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Aug 26, 2011 Karen Harding rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of The Guild (web-series)

Shelves: graphic-novels, gamers, book-to-television-transition

For fans of the web-series, this is a great read and definitely recommended. This takes you back to the life of Cyd Sherman before she was a Guildie and the paths that led her to buy 'The Game'. You also get to see how each of the 'Knights of Good' met up and what led them to join the Guild, so it's a really great look at how the Guild came to be. The graphics are pretty strong, with some really great likenesses to the web-series characters, so you are completely immersed in the story from page...more

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Jan 14, 2013 Melissa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Melissa by: Laksamee

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This was fantastic! My friend has been telling me to watch the webisodes for a while now, and I totally need to get on that, especially now - it was nice to read the graphic novel first though, because it is a prequel to the web series. But, Cyd is my new homegirl! She's so real - usually characters are what we wish we could be and that's why we get lost in their stories (as Cyd gets lost playing The Game), but Cyd is, instead, the person you're glad you're not - in a terrible relationship, with...more

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