Adventure Time Comics, Vol. 4

Adventure Time Comics (Collected Editions)

by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Pendleton Ward (Creator)

The fun will never end in the continued Adventure Time with Finn and Jake.

These sweet shorts come in many shapes and sizes, featuring all of the beloved characters from the Land of Ooo. All new Adventure Time Comics are written and illustrated by some of comics most original voices and rendered in their own unique style! 
 
Featuring work by Justin Jordan (Green Lantern), Leah Williams (Totally Awesome Hulk), Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink), and many more!

Genres: Comics, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Comic Book

112 pages, Paperback

First published March 14, 2018

About the author

Phillip Kennedy Johnson earned a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas, where he served as Teaching Fellow for the Department of Jazz Studies, and a Bachelor of Music degree from Eastern Kentucky University. SFC Johnson has performed with the Lexington Philharmonic, Dallas Opera, Washington Symphonic Brass, and the Moscow Ballet, and was a member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra from 2004 to 2005. SFC Johnson remains active as a composer, arranger, teacher, and clinician, and also enjoys a second career as a writer of comics and graphic novels. His work has been published by DC Comics, Marvel Comics, BOOM! Studios, and more.

Reviews

[Cami · Rating 3 out of 5]

Up until this volume, the Adventure Time comics have been relatively spoiler-free. So long as you know the general premise of the show and its characters, you can easily jump into any of the stories. This fourth volume is a bit different, because there are comics that reference pivotal moments in the show, like Magic Man becoming Normal Man and Simon raising Marceline. I am all for these references, because I've seen the entire TV show and actively search for discussions and fanart of the most impactful moments plot-wise. I wonder when these comics were compiled and if they gradually accrue spoilers as the animated series neared its finish. (I assume that these comics were being published as the show was still airing, but I don't know the timeline of seasons off the top of my head. It would be cool to see the chronology of the comics lined up with the chronology of the show.) I hope this is the case, because I would love for later installments to feature characters such as Fern and Betty!

[Harris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Always an interesting grab bag of comics, these Adventure Time Comics anthologies allow a multitude of artists to tackle the Adventure Time characters and worlds in their own diverse styles, to differing degrees of success. Some seem to just rehash common themes of the series, while others focus on more it’s strange or unique aspects, or take minor supporting characters in interesting new directions. Of course, it’s always fun to see the familiar seen through a different style. The ones that focus on the more introspective moods of the show are stronger in general than the ones that go for pure comedy, I feel. Generally, though, if you don’t care for a certain comic, it’s okay, since it’s only a couple of pages until something new pops up.

[Norman Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an entertaining and diverse collection of very short stories. The first story, "Forgotten Princess" by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Antonio Sandoval, is nominated for the Eisner Award. It features a unique layout with a twist ending. The stories vary in style, but all stay true to the fun essence of Adventure Time. I suspect younger readers might find some of the vocabulary a little advanced, but all will enjoy these adventures of old and new friends.