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The Adventure Zone: The Suffering Game
By (Author) Griffin McElroy
By (author) Written by Griffin McElroy
Illustrated by Carey Pietsch
Roaring Brook Press
First Second
16th July 2024
22nd May 2024
United States
General
Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Inspired by or adapted from other media
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Fantasy, esoteric
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Humorous
741.5
Paperback
272
Width 154mm, Height 229mm, Spine 18mm
596g
Taako, Magnus, and Merle are near the end of their quest to collect the seven Grand Relics, dangerous magical artifacts which threaten the world as they know it. The penultimate item on their adventuring to-do list is the Animus Bell, which The Director tells them is hidden at the heart of Wonderland, a carnival of torment. Once inside, the boys will have their shot at winning the Bell...but each step forward comes at a horrible cost. And the deeper they go - the closer they get - the higher a price they'll pay. And if they can secure the Bell, surely then the worst will be over, right Surely they'll go back up to their Moonbase in the sky, and hand the Bell over to The Director, and Bureau life will return to normal while they begin their hunt for the final relic, right They're so close to the end, after all, and they've gone through so much to get this far. There can't possibly be any further surprises in store...
"This arc is a favorite among podcast listeners for many reasons and nearly all those reasons are showcased with the help of Pietsch's beautiful art..the heart and soul of this arc is inarguably there, and it's sure to elicit some tears among readers."--Taylor Crossley of Booklist
Praise for The Adventure Zone series:
"Topping the New York Times bestseller list and building out its stories in fascinating new ways . . . it's become a cultural phenomenon." --Entertainment Weekly
"Full of charm and snark and wit. Join the party!" --Felicia Day, author of Embrace Your Inner Weird
"The Adventure Zone is fun, hilarious, and also smart. Hey, guys, can I have a cameo next time" --Adam Savage, MythBusters
"My excitement about this existing cannot be dwarfed by anything. You see what I did there." --Jean Grae, hip-hop artist, actor, and comedian
"Gorgeous art--the characters come to life! I am so happy that this graphic novel is a thing that exists in the world." --Hank Green, author of Crash Course and The Lizzie Bennet Diaries
Meet the McElroys! Clint was born first, which recent studies have shown is the best procedure for fathers and sons; then came Justin, Travis, and, last but not least, Griffin. This hilarious family gained fame in the world of podcasts with My Brother, My Brother and Me (which spawned a popular TV show), Sawbones, Shmanners, Rose Buddies, and a farcical romp called The Adventure Zone. Carey Pietsch is a cartoonist based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work includes drawing for Lumberjanes and the webcomic Mages of Mystralia. Carey also makes Keepsakes and other original comics about magic and empathy. Along with brightening her workdays, The Adventure Zone got her to join a D&D campaign. careydraws.tumblr.com