Ben Hatke

The story wasn't quite as engaging for me as the first volume, but I tore through the book nonetheless. The goblins are hilariously fantastic, and I can't wait for Jack & co to take their next step in the adventure with some familiar characters.

An excellent, fun read. The characters are immediately likeable, and the action is clear and concise. There are carefully layered conflicts, both internal and external, which Hatke articulates with a minimum of dialogue and precision artwork. The way he draws his figures, especially in action, are unlike anything I've seen. They have a cartoonish feel, but there is something so positively real about them that I love. The set up for volume 2 is excellent. I want it, and I want it NOW.

A fairly straightforward story of friendship. The art was excellent, and really tugs at the heartstrings in places. I wish there was a little more dialogue, and I'm not sure if I'm sold on the ending. Good pacing and action should give it broad appeal.