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Riddles & Shrooms
In a little Inn, deep in the heart of Darkleaf forest, works a young dishwasher named Bean. While on an errand for shrooms Bean is kidnapped by a chaotic Troll and ends up finding a very special sword that needs to be healed. So his adventure begins one that will be filled with danger, adventure and realization that he is the one that controls his destiny and no one else.
So come and join our epic adventure of a dishwasher...
So come and join our epic adventure of a dishwasher...
168 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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May 31, 2012
As with any good fantasy, the setting here is one of the main characters, and Hanson's art--detailed black and white drawings--is inspired and engaging enough to bring the setting to life. The actual characters are also well-drawn (in both senses). The text works in most parts, though it's a little rough in a few places. (One tough character speaks in strained couplets that become tiresome, and not all the archaic language is accurately rendered, but these are not jarring faults.) In general, the story moves quickly and is entertaining, with the headlong feel of mysteries waiting to be revealed.
With a good fantasy plot and recognizable fantasy races, this popular series should continue to grow its audience over time. The author has a long way to go in the planned story arc of nine volumes, and this is the first of two that are available now. It is a promising start, and I'm glad I have the next signed copy ready to read.
With a good fantasy plot and recognizable fantasy races, this popular series should continue to grow its audience over time. The author has a long way to go in the planned story arc of nine volumes, and this is the first of two that are available now. It is a promising start, and I'm glad I have the next signed copy ready to read.
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May 11, 2013Travis Hanson is a marvelous illustrator and manages to weave a wonderful and imaginative story that fits his illustrations to a tee. This first volume of The Bean leaves you hungry for more and luckily I picked up the second volume when I bought the first.
April 27, 2018
I love his artwork. Imaginative and fun!
May 16, 2018
It's kind-of a paint-by-numbers fantasy epic. However, it's skillfully executed and the art does a great job of justifying, and even complementing, the simplicity of the narrative.
November 11, 2019
Very good graphic novel, has a vibe very much like Jeff Smith's "Bone". Lots of well developed characters in a very detailed environment.
November 23, 2020
Siv is so cool
January 2, 2021
The opening arc of a wonderfully crafted adventure tale. Excited to continue reading this series.
November 17, 2023
MPA ratings: PG-13 for violence
November 11, 2014
It took a little while for the book to get going and it took some getting used to the style of dialog which doesn't flow very well, as it jumps between a goblin that speaks in rhyme, and a couple of ogres that speak in a non-linear, disjointed fashion.
The art is very detailed, which is a plus and a minus. The plus is that the drawings look great. The minus is, in black and white, the speech bubbles that are scattered throughout the frame are at times a little hard to follow, as the whole image is pretty busy. Sometimes it takes a bit of work to find the characters if they are hidden inside of a large, highly detailed frame. I've glanced at some of the colorized work Mr. Hanson has done it feel that it really helps make the story easier to read, as the speech bubbles are much more isolated and stand out, while the characters don't blend in too much with the background. Now, don't get me wrong, as I enjoy many other comics that are in black and white (Usagi Yojimbo and Charles Burns' works, just to name two). I just feel that this book works better in color.
Despite the slow start to the story, I look forward to seeing what happens in book 2, as the story seemed to find better pacing towards the end. I also started to get the hang of the flow of dialog for each species, so it became a little more natural to read. If the book were in color, it might earn another star, as it would make the reading process a little easier.
The art is very detailed, which is a plus and a minus. The plus is that the drawings look great. The minus is, in black and white, the speech bubbles that are scattered throughout the frame are at times a little hard to follow, as the whole image is pretty busy. Sometimes it takes a bit of work to find the characters if they are hidden inside of a large, highly detailed frame. I've glanced at some of the colorized work Mr. Hanson has done it feel that it really helps make the story easier to read, as the speech bubbles are much more isolated and stand out, while the characters don't blend in too much with the background. Now, don't get me wrong, as I enjoy many other comics that are in black and white (Usagi Yojimbo and Charles Burns' works, just to name two). I just feel that this book works better in color.
Despite the slow start to the story, I look forward to seeing what happens in book 2, as the story seemed to find better pacing towards the end. I also started to get the hang of the flow of dialog for each species, so it became a little more natural to read. If the book were in color, it might earn another star, as it would make the reading process a little easier.
October 11, 2014
Superb inkwork, fantastic visual storytelling, and an outstanding plot. Travis Hanson sets up an exciting adventure in this first volume of his hit all-ages web comic The Bean. I can't wait to read volume 2! Luckily I picked up a copy at APE =^,^=
July 22, 2015
Well written and plotted, and Travis Hanson's artwork is superbly detailed as usual.
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