alenka's review
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I have definitely read this before, maybe on Gunshow? But it was nice to come back to and read as a whole. Even though all these fantastical things happen, the Gravedigger is just some guy. He's not Orpheus, and his journey might look a little like a hero's journey but it's not. He's manipulated, he gets lucky, and in the end he just has to confront his feelings - and his father's. Just a guy.
writethruchaos's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Dark Chaotic humor. The story is okay but the art, the humor, and the chaos are brilliant!
aykdanroyd's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nickshutter's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
otterno11's review
3.0
A webcomic from Gun Show artist K.C. Green, origin of the “This is Fine dog” meme, Graveyard Quest features all of the absurd pathos and grim humor of the poor, overly optimistic pooch. With its spooky, morbid, and bizarre subject matter and weird storyline, it’s the kind of thing I could see appealing to fans of certain brands of absurdist cartoons and video games.
The gravedigger, a skeletal but schlubby little dude, lives a lonely, uneventful life in the graveyard, digging graves and continuing with the family business. His only solace is his late mom’s bones, while the ghost of his dad berates the put upon laborer for his every move. When he finds her remains missing, he has no choice but to delve into the labyrinth under the graveyard, guided only by a mole and armed only with a shovel, to get back his mom and rid himself of his dad’s angry ghost. Only by making it to Hell can he accomplish his goals, but along his trip, things only get weirder and nothing seems to go right for our pallid hero.
Green draws great, expressive characters, the gravedigger’s frustration and rage at every ludicrous situation that befalls him apparent on his face, and his dialog is often hilarious, though occasionally the panels can become a bit too cramped, perhaps from its online origins. While containing some adult language and violence, the humor and subject matter makes it well suited to older teens, I feel.
I reviewed this and other Halloween theme comics at Reading Rainstorm, here . Check it out!
The gravedigger, a skeletal but schlubby little dude, lives a lonely, uneventful life in the graveyard, digging graves and continuing with the family business. His only solace is his late mom’s bones, while the ghost of his dad berates the put upon laborer for his every move. When he finds her remains missing, he has no choice but to delve into the labyrinth under the graveyard, guided only by a mole and armed only with a shovel, to get back his mom and rid himself of his dad’s angry ghost. Only by making it to Hell can he accomplish his goals, but along his trip, things only get weirder and nothing seems to go right for our pallid hero.
Green draws great, expressive characters, the gravedigger’s frustration and rage at every ludicrous situation that befalls him apparent on his face, and his dialog is often hilarious, though occasionally the panels can become a bit too cramped, perhaps from its online origins. While containing some adult language and violence, the humor and subject matter makes it well suited to older teens, I feel.
I reviewed this and other Halloween theme comics at Reading Rainstorm, here . Check it out!
akbarratt's review
4.0
Disclosure: I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. There was no requirement to provide a review of the book.
I really enjoy the cartooning of KC Green. You may not recognize him by name, but you have definitely seen at least one of his cartoons after it's been given the meme treatment. He has a style and sense of humor that reminds me of the more off the wall cartoons of the 90s (think Ren and Stimpy). Graveyard Quest is one of this arcs from Gunshow I had not read in its entirety. It's a quick read, very satisfying comedically, and with a disarming emotional touch as well. This is definitely one I'm going to revisit.
Oni Press once again did a stellar job on this softcover collection of the original comic plus epilogue. The pages are glossy, the inks vivid and beautiful, and I will add that the book smells really great. Definitely a great choice for book huffers.
I really enjoy the cartooning of KC Green. You may not recognize him by name, but you have definitely seen at least one of his cartoons after it's been given the meme treatment. He has a style and sense of humor that reminds me of the more off the wall cartoons of the 90s (think Ren and Stimpy). Graveyard Quest is one of this arcs from Gunshow I had not read in its entirety. It's a quick read, very satisfying comedically, and with a disarming emotional touch as well. This is definitely one I'm going to revisit.
Oni Press once again did a stellar job on this softcover collection of the original comic plus epilogue. The pages are glossy, the inks vivid and beautiful, and I will add that the book smells really great. Definitely a great choice for book huffers.
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