The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins - Clint McElroy, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy & Travis McElroy

The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins

By Clint McElroy, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy & Travis McElroy

  • Release Date: 2018-07-17
  • Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Score: 5
5
From 218 Ratings

Description

Welcome to The Adventure Zone! If your heart sings for Critical Role and Dimension 20, you’ll want to dive right into this gorgeous graphic novel adaptation of the trailblazing D&D podcast, which illustrates exploits of three lovable dummies on their journey from small-time bodyguards to world-class artifact hunters!

Join Taako the elf wizard, Merle the dwarf cleric, and Magnus the human warrior for an adventure they are poorly equipped to handle AT BEST, guided ("guided") by their snarky DM, in a graphic novel that will tickle your funny bone, tug your heartstrings, and probably pants you if you give it half a chance.

With endearingly off-kilter storytelling from master goofballs Clint McElroy and the McElroy brothers, and vivid, adorable art by Carey Pietsch, The Adventure Zone: Here There be Gerblins is the comics equivalent of role-playing in your friend's basement at 2am, eating Cheetos and laughing your ass off as she rolls critical failures and dies to a slime

Reviews

  • Great for anyone 10 and up!

    5
    By Delta and Theta
    I am a huge fan of the podcast (The Adventure Zone) and this is a great adaptation. There are changes of course, but the changes fit the medium very well. For anyone who isn’t into the podcast, and just seeing this in their recommendations, I would strongly suggest giving this a shot, if you like comics with dramatics but without a ton of grit. If the series continues (which I think it will, petals to the metal is already in the works at the moment) then this is a great series for anyone. It’s going to get heavy, but in a way that’s great for the heart. Please, at least give it a chance. Carey’s artwork and Clint, Griffin, Justin, and Travis’s storytelling and choices are a wonderful wonderful combination.
  • Loved it so much.

    5
    By C.M.Sweatt
    It’s an awesome, funny story, I’ll definitely read it again. If you like fantasy with lots of wit and shenanigans, you’ll probably love this book.
  • This brings me so much joy

    5
    By Ldog55
    I’m so happy to have this in my life!
  • Just as good!!

    5
    By Nello316
    This comic captures podcast very well. My problem is that I love the McElroys voice talent so much that it would be better off as an anime or adult humor cartoon show. Combine their voices with the animation style...but I’ll take what I can get. This graphic novel is a great adaptation of the Podcast!! It was good to finally get to see the characters and the action. I’m anxiously waiting for the next graphic novel to come out this July. Thank you to Griffin, Travis, Clint, and Justin for creating a wonderful show!!
  • A wonderful retelling

    5
    By I_HAS_NOMZ
    Only being a small piece of the fantastic story told by four goofballs, it is still just as fantastic as I remember. Absolutely love the way they show that it is more or less a story, breaking the 4th wall to show the DM, no “oh we just ignore that bit”. Some of the best comedy came from the conversations between the players and DM and I love how they keep it.
  • Great adaptation of a beautiful story

    5
    By Fattycat1
    I began listening to TAZ a few months ago and finished it with two weeks. I could not stop listening! It is so hilarious and touching and well written. I have re listened 3 times so far. And this comic book is an AMAZING adaptation of the masterpiece that the McElroy bros (and dad child) have crafted. I only wish that they could get the rights to use the actual names of the people and places. But I understand that’s not always possible, still it kind of broke the feeling sometimes.
  • Perfect.

    5
    By Chuckgeb
    I’m indescribably happy that this exists. I will be buying every single one of these for every arch paper and digital. Please never stop doing what you do.
  • An absolutely spectacular take on an amazing podcast!

    5
    By MayaDAmico
    The McElroy’s (and Carey!) are back at it again with this incredible adaptation! After finishing the comic I am feeling just as inspired and adventurous as when I listened to the podcast. This book was definitely worth the wait, and I can’t wait for what comes next!
  • As Superb as You’d Expect

    5
    By SirLibrarian
    The Adventure Zone graphic novel, is, like the podcast, full of charm, humor, and McElroy goodness. It also contains beautiful imaginings of the three main characters and the world they’re in, adding a whole new visual aspect to the storytelling.