Review: The Infernal Path by Kurtis J. Wiebe

 Title: The Infernal Path

Author: Kurtis J. Wiebe

Artist: Owen Gieni

Series/Standalone: Rat Queens Volume 6

Genre: Graphic Novel, Adult, Fantasy

Pages: 144

Publisher: Image Comics

Year Published: 2019

Format: Paperback Copy (Library Copy)

"The further adventures of the booze guzzling, death dealing battle maidens-for-hire in the business of killing all the gods' creatures for profit. Hannah the Rockability Elven Mage, Violet the Hipster Dwarven Fighter, Dee the Atheist Human Cleric, Betty the Hippy Smidgen Thief and Braga the Orc Princess.

Rat Queens is a modern spin on an old school genre, a monster-killing epic with a twisted sense of humor."

My Rating: 2.5/5

In my opinion, this instalment was just trying to do too much. There was a great combination of a whole bunch of storylines from past volumes. There was a change in pace adn while I thought that was fun, it was also a bit confusing. I am still longing for the original storyline that we read about in the first 3 volumes, instead of this mashing of different storylines. I will continue the series, but I do feel like I have lost the love of the story overall. Now it's just ok.

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Review: The Colossal Magic Nothing by Kurtis J. Wiebe

 Title: The Colossal Magic Nothing

Author(s): Kurtis J. Wiebe

Artist: Owen Gieni

Series/Standalone: Rat Queens Series (Volume 5)

Genre: Graphic Novel, Adult, Fantasy

Pages: 152

Publisher: Image Comics

Year Published: 2018

Format: Paperback Copy (Library Copy)

" Palisade has a new resident: a strange wizard who wants to end the suffering of others. As the Queens disappear one by one, Betty uncovers a terrifying truth that finally reveals the events following Hannah's imprisonment in a magical void."

My Rating: 4/5

This was so much better than the fourth instalment in the series. I found that it touched far more on things that happened in the third volume, so if you're wondering where that storyline goes it does get picked up a bit. That being said, I'm not 100% sure I know what just happened. I think I understand most of the plot points and I enjoyed them, but I don't understand where we are going to go from here. I look forward to finding out and continuing the series.

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Review: High Fantasies by Kurtis J. Wiebe

 Title: High Fantasies

Author(s): Kurtis J. Wiebe

Artist(s): Owen Gieni

Series/Standalone: Rat Queens Series (Volume 4)

Genre: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Adult

Pages: 128

Publisher: Image Comics

Year Published: 2017

Format: Paperback Copy (Borrowed)

"Th Queens are back! Palisade is still a rat-infested hell hole, and Violet, Hannah, Dee, Betty and the brand-new Queen Braga are the only hope of saving it! It's been a long time since they've done a good slaughter, so join them as they get back to the basics of killing monsters and drinking away the profits! This is a fresh, hilarious new take on the Rat Queens with new artist Owen Gieni!"

My Rating: 2.5/5

What in the hell was this? I'm seriously asking. We're going to drop some mad plot last volume and some crazy backstory and then we are just going to backpedal on it and act like none of it even happened?!?!?!? That is unacceptable. I don't know who this new Rat Queens volume is supposed to appeal to but it sure as hell isn't me thus far. In my opinion, the characters have had character changes that don't make any sense (acting like different people), and the humour just isn't what I wanted after reading the first 3 volumes and loving them. I hope that this switches back to the plotline we were on in the first 3, but I have a feeling it may not. And that is a tragedy.

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Review: Demons by Kurtis J. Wiebe

 Title: Demons

Author: Kurtis J. Wiebe

Artists: Tess Fowler (art), Tamra Bonvillain (colours), and Ed Brisson (lettering)

Series/Standalone: Rat Queens (Volume 3)

Genre: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Adult

Pages: 160

Publisher: Image Comics

Year Published: 2016

Format: Paperback Copy (Borrowed)

"Having survived the end of the world, the Queens follow Hannah back to where it all began: Mage University. A long perilous journey awaits the Rat Queens as they attempt to find out what happened to Hannah's father while battling their own demons."

My Rating: 5/5

This volume had a bit of a different art style that took a bit of getting used to for me. I find that when art styles change it throws me off a little and takes a while for me to get to the plot at hand. That being said, as with the last volumes I was sucked into the plot quickly. After learning more about the main characters pasts I'm beginning to understand how they came together as a party of rage tag, drinking, partying, and badass women. I look forward to seeing where the plot goes from here, as I've seen reviews that say we go in a totally different direction with no explanation of what becomes of our current plot points. I hope that it isn't too disjointed. Would recommend this series overall so far though.

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Review: The Far-Reaching Tantacles of N'Rygoth by Kurits J. Wiebe

 Title: The Far-Reaching Tentacles of N'Rygoth

Author: Kurtis J. Wiebe

Artist: Roc Upchurch and Stjepan Sejic (I don't know how to find accents on blogger ok?)

Series/Standalone: Rat Queens Volume #2

Genre: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Adult

Pages: 128

Publisher: Image Comics

Year Published: 2015

Format: Paperback Copy (Borrowed)

"This booze-soaked second volume of RAT QUEENS reveals a growing menace within the very walls of Palisade. And while Dee may have run from her past, the bloated, blood-feasting sky god N'rygoth never lets his children stray too far."

My Rating: 5/5

I really enjoyed this instalment in the series. I love a great second volume of graphic novels, on most occasions, I find that's when you are invited more into the plot points and learn more about your main characters. This was no exceptions. I loved hearing more about the character's past, while still intrigued by an RPG style adventure. The art is absolutely beautiful as well! Overall very enjoyable and I look forward to reading the next volume.

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Review: Rat Queens: Sass & Sorcery by Kurtis J. Wiebe

 Title: Sass & Sorcery

Author: Kurtis J. Wiebe

Artist(s): Roc Upchurch

Series/Standalone: Rat Queens Collected Volumes (Volume #1)

Genre: Adult, Fantasy, Graphic Novel

Pages: 128

Publisher: Image Comics

Year Published: 2014

Format: Paperback Copy (Borrowed Via Friend)

"Who are the Rat Queens?

They're a pack of booze-guzzling, death-dealing battle maidens-for-hire and they're in the business of killing all the god's creatures for profit. Meet Hannah, the Rockability Elven Mage, Violet the Hipster Dwarven Fighter, Dee the Athiest Human Cleric and Betty the Hippy Smidge Thief. 

This modern spin on an old school genre is a violent, monster-killing epic that is like Buffy meets Tank Girl in a Lord of the Rings world on crack!"

My Rating:4.5/5

I can usually tell if I'm going to enjoy the sequel by the first instalment of a graphic novel series and this was no exception. The story was hilarious, filled with badass women, comedy, role-playing style /fantasy tropes (in the best way) and intrigue. I think that the world was decently fleshed out and I'm certainly curious about the character's lives (current and past). I hope to continue these as soon as possible.

Thanks for reading,

Sidny