Adventure Time: President Bubblegum

Adventure Time (KaBOOM! OGNs)

by Josh Trujillo, Zachary Sterling (Illustrations), Pendleton Ward (Creator)

It's election time in the Land of Ooo too!

The King of Ooo approaches the Candy Castle and proclaims that he has discovered the long-lost ConstitOootion. When Candy Law Professor verifies the authenticity of the document, it’s determined that in one week there will be an election for Ooo’s first President! Princess Bubblegum must race against her enemies . . . and frenemies, to ensure her spot on the throne. 

Written by indie darling Josh Trujillo (The Love Machine) and illustrated by Zachary Sterling (ADVENTURE TIME) this is one mud-slinging party readers won't want to miss. Starring fan-favorite character, Princess Bubblegum!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels Comics, Humor, Adventure

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 27, 2016

Reviews

[☾❀Apple✩ Blossom⋆｡˚ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yay! Down with democracy! Vive la Révolution!

[Damian Dubois · Rating 2 out of 5]

All I can really say about the storyline is “meh”. Artwork was fine but story wise definitely not on par with the series. I should also point out this was borrowed with my 5 year old in mind but since she wanted a different storybook tonight I thought I’d read it myself 😉

[Jemma · Rating 4 out of 5]

'President Bubblegum' is an Adventure Time graphic novel. The former King of Ooo has a devious plan which includes getting Princess Bubblegum to sign the ConstitOOOtion. Once she signs, the Princess' authority is challenged and instead Ooo must be governed by a democracy and a president must be elected. Princess Bubblegum reluctantly runs for president alongside Peppermint Butler, Tree Witch, Lumpy Space Princess, and Toronto (a squirrel sidekick of the former King of Ooo). However, Bubblegum soon discovers just how difficult it is to be Ooo's first ever president.

I liked this graphic novel, I think because I particularly like Princess Bubblegum's storylines. Pleasant, and normality is restored by the end!

[Maggie Gordon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Adventure Time takes on politics... That was probably a bad move on their parts. The old Ooo Constitution is found and it states that the world is meant to be a democracy! Bubblegum barely wins, and suddenly politics are very different and everyone is mad at her. Satire this is not, however, as the narrative has nothing particularly valuable to say about politics, nor is it as odd and adventureful as more AT stories.

[Ronald · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Adventure Time cartoon is amazing and weird and innovative.
This volume of printed words and art is close but seems to be lacking some of the spark of the TV show. It might be that the transition from animation to still art is difficult. This book is not bad but the printed version of this franchise needs to up its game.

[Ashley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kind of a meh story with not a lot of point to it. Did not enhance anything exciting about Ooo or its characters. It had potential, but a lot of the characters' motivations were not explored. It's only been a month since I read it and I don't remember the ending.

Not recommended, but I wouldn't recommend against it.

[Alex Sarll]

The discovery of the ConstiOootion turns Ooo into a democracy, and even after they're sensible enough to elect Bonnibel, it goes about as well for them as it has for the UK and US lately. There's a nice line in dry satire spiced in amongst the usual colourful weirdness.

[John F · Rating 5 out of 5]

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This book is awesome and cool and funny and and and and and and and and and and and and

[Gillian Dawson · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Ashur · Rating 4 out of 5]

holy crap is this on the nose

[Yuiko · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was alright I guess

[Arman Waggoner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cool, Cartoon Network OGNs!

[Blake C · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s bad compared to what I’ve read so far, like Thunder Road, Season 11 or Beginning of The End. It’s much like some of the silly, mindless Season 1 and 2 episodes. I’m disappointed. Only thing good is probably Pep But is showing some ability of leadership, and probably why he is in charge after Bubblegum steps down, implied in Together Again.

[Jaycee Costley · Rating 3 out of 5]

A masterwork of political satire this is not- it ends up having little to say and what it does say is either very typical or very muddled. But it’s also the funniest AT comic I’ve read yet, so points there. I appreciate some of what it tries to do with Bubblegum, but the show does it better. Come for the comedy, turn off your brain for the rest.

[Angustia⋆Cósmica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adding real world politics to the Land of Ooo was a mistake that should never happen again.

[{erika} · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty cute! Best part was the Sailor Moon transformation call out from PB's president to princess switch