anne_of_february's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I want you to watch over the garden wall and hate that
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NO! WHY ARE YOU HATING OVER THE GARDEN WALL? I wanted you to watch it and hate that thing over there! Didn’t you see where I was pointing? Wow, such fools, can even follow simple instructions.
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NO! WHY ARE YOU HATING OVER THE GARDEN WALL? I wanted you to watch it and hate that thing over there! Didn’t you see where I was pointing? Wow, such fools, can even follow simple instructions.
thebookwormsfeast's review
5.0
I really need to rewatch this show - it gives me all the autumn feels! And I love Wirt and Greg
nannahnannah's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I can't remember the last time I actually laughed out loud reading something, but this did it. I loved Over The Garden Wall the miniseries, and the comics retain the same dark humor, the same charming art style, and . . . the same everything that made me fall in love with the original.
This comic is a small self-contained story taking place between episode 3 and 4 (the tavern episode). Wirt, Greg, and Beatrice come upon two girls doing chores--and when Wirt tries to help, they give the most confusing orders ever, so that he ends up "messing things up" instead of helping. And they keep repeating "Papa won't like this at all"! in a very ominous verse.
I wish I could remember the direct inspiration for these girls. Was it a quilt pattern? I know everything from this comic/show is inspired by some old American show/old-time folk something. In this case, I forgot . . . I'll have to do some research!!
But in any case, this is the most fun I've ever had reading a comic in perhaps forever.
This comic is a small self-contained story taking place between episode 3 and 4 (the tavern episode). Wirt, Greg, and Beatrice come upon two girls doing chores--and when Wirt tries to help, they give the most confusing orders ever, so that he ends up "messing things up" instead of helping. And they keep repeating "Papa won't like this at all"! in a very ominous verse.
I wish I could remember the direct inspiration for these girls. Was it a quilt pattern? I know everything from this comic/show is inspired by some old American show/old-time folk something. In this case, I forgot . . . I'll have to do some research!!
But in any case, this is the most fun I've ever had reading a comic in perhaps forever.
inhonoredglory's review
4.0
Over the Garden Wall is one of my new favorite animated shows, so this companion comic is the perfect way to sate my love for these characters and this world. It includes some stories that didn't make it into the show, and the charm and mystery continues to astound. Lovely!
honeygrll's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ethancf's review
5.0
I absolutely loved the miniseries of this, and this is more of the same but in short comic form. Better yet, it expands the story of Wirt and Greg even more without falling into any of the traps these types of releases usually do. It takes place in between episodes, filling in little holes that are implied in the episode breaks. I doubt you'd get much out of it if you hadn't seen the series, but if you enjoyed it you'll enjoy these quick reads too.
rheathechia's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0