Scurvy Dogs: Rags To Riches

by Andrew Boyd, Ryan Yount (Author/Illustrator)

Pirates of the past...today! The Scurvy Dogs search for jobs, love, and adventure -- with disastrous results! This volume collects all five issues of the critically-acclaimed, independent humor, comic book sensation. But that's not all! It's chock-full of bonuses -- including rare, behind-the-scenes materials, a character sketchbook, creator interviews, pin-up gallery, and an original commentary on all five issues written exlusively for this volume by creators Andrew Boyd and Ryan Yount. A must-have for the deranged; or for collectors of oddball comedy.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics

160 pages, Paperback

First published March 9, 2005

Reviews

[Jan Philipzig · Rating 2 out of 5]

Scurvy Dogs follows the trials and tribulations of a motley band of misfit pirates trying to make it in present-day corporate America, without adapting their demeanor or attire to their new surroundings. As you can imagine, the rough and hardy pirate ways are not a good fit for "landlubber" jobs in offices and restaurants or for the smooth rituals of dating.

Initially quite funny, Scurvy Dogs unfortunately runs out of steam after the second issue, and is eventually reduced to an annoying accumulation of pointless pop culture references. The first two of the five issues collected here show real promise, though, and I would like to see a fully-realized effort from these creators.

[Melki · Rating 5 out of 5]

The days of privateering are long past, and these days, many pirates are finding it difficult to adjust to modern society.

What's a landlocked pirate to do? There are only so many positions available at Long John Silver's. And good luck getting hired when keelhaulin' and skullduggery are the only job skills on your résumé.



I don't think many people liked this one as much as I did. As we've previously discussed, I am easily amused, and the antics of this merry band of misfits tickled my skull and crossfunny bones. I HOWLED over the adventures of these madcap marauders. Wish thar were more escapades to be had. I be sad to say farewell to these jolly fellows.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

With work on the high seas impossible to come by, a motley band of pirates attempts to secure employment in the modern world. A guest appearance by Rod Stewart, office mutiny, and karaoke ensue.

This collection of previously self-published indy-comics made me laugh out loud seven or eight times. That's seven or eight times more than I laughed out loud during the entire ten-year run of Friends. So, yeah, this book helped make up for a lot of lost time.

While pirates may drift in and out of vogue, Andrew Boyd and Ryan Yount's Scurvy Dogs will always be a classic.

A fun, quick, silly read that's sure to bring a smile to your face.

Yar.

[Matt Mazenauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a no name indie comic, this blew me out of the water. Hilarity leaps off the pages, as we watch delightfully and painfully misfit pirates try and fail in the modern world. The later stories rely too heavily on the "Pirates + Anything = Funny" rule but even the misses are well above average. Severely recommended to everybody, this is definately the comic book I push on people the most.

[Kaethe · Rating 3 out of 5]

"the cow says 'true'"; What is that toy with the farm animals all around it, and you point the toy toward one the animals, and pull the string and the toy tells you what the animal is and what its noise sounds like?

Too adult in humor for the PandaBat to really get or enjoy, but I had a good time reading it to her.

[Chris Bloom · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a perfect blend of stoopid and ... well, more stoopid. I enjoy the kind of absurd humor displayed here, and the fact that the creators are roughly my age means that the ridiculous pop culture references -- and there are many -- resonate with me. I can certainly understand why most people wouldn't like this, but for me it's nearly perfect.

[Shawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

The art starts out strong (issues 1 + 2) and very dynamic, but unfortunately starts to level-out as the writing also becomes more random. It's by no means a serious book at the beginning, but the total irrelevance honestly started to distract me from the clever dialogue and character development.

[Jdetrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like I should enjoy this book a lot more than I do. It's got a very interesting, subversive sense of humor and I kind of like a lot of what it's trying to do. At the same point, it's somewhat awkward and clumsy and the art is stiff and unattractive.

[Frank · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brilliant!

[Miriam · Rating 2 out of 5]

They tried and did alright. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I was 10 years younger.