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Perdus dans le futur #1
Lost in the Future: The Storm
A group of classmates must learn to work together to survive being LOST IN THE FUTURE!
A school field trip to an ancient castle goes terribly wrong for a group of friends, when a dangerous storm erupts. As they are about to leave the castle, four friends are cornered by their arch nemesis— the class bully, who tries to pull one of his usual pranks. Instead, they all get the scare of their lives, when they fall down a tunnel that transports them into the future: a future where mankind has nearly disappeared from the face of the earth, and where nature has taken control. The friends will have to face up to this hostile new world— as well as their nemesis, who must come to terms with his own trauma— if they are to work together and have any chance of making it back home...
A school field trip to an ancient castle goes terribly wrong for a group of friends, when a dangerous storm erupts. As they are about to leave the castle, four friends are cornered by their arch nemesis— the class bully, who tries to pull one of his usual pranks. Instead, they all get the scare of their lives, when they fall down a tunnel that transports them into the future: a future where mankind has nearly disappeared from the face of the earth, and where nature has taken control. The friends will have to face up to this hostile new world— as well as their nemesis, who must come to terms with his own trauma— if they are to work together and have any chance of making it back home...
128 pages, Paperback
First published March 11, 2022
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September 23, 2021
ARC review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
This was a very cute little comic.
The gist is, a group of kids accidentally fall into a giant hole in a castle while on a field trip. After encountering strange and dangerous creatures and plants, they are rescued by a man who tells them they accidentally discovered a magical portal that sent them into the future. Now, these kids must find a way to return to their own time, which is as complicated as it sounds.
The story was pretty fun and interesting and all the kids were very likable, even Piero after a while. I can't say it blew my mind. It was a pretty basic little story, but still entertaining. It was well written and the art was pretty, full of colour that will surely appeal to teens and tweens.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
This was a very cute little comic.
The gist is, a group of kids accidentally fall into a giant hole in a castle while on a field trip. After encountering strange and dangerous creatures and plants, they are rescued by a man who tells them they accidentally discovered a magical portal that sent them into the future. Now, these kids must find a way to return to their own time, which is as complicated as it sounds.
The story was pretty fun and interesting and all the kids were very likable, even Piero after a while. I can't say it blew my mind. It was a pretty basic little story, but still entertaining. It was well written and the art was pretty, full of colour that will surely appeal to teens and tweens.
September 17, 2021
Lost in the Future is the first book of the new adventure graphic series "The Storm". Four friends and one foe accidentally fall down a tunnel on a student field trip to an ancient castle. They come out on a new planet or at a different time, they don't know! It's like a new planet with wild and strange monsters. Also, according to the people of this place is the future, but it's like the past! All this doesn't matter because they try to stick together and survive to get back home.
A fun read with different characters and adventures. I look forward to the next!
Thanks to Netgalley, I have given an honest review of Lost in the Future (1. The Storm) by Script by Damián & art by Alex Fuentes.
A fun read with different characters and adventures. I look forward to the next!
Thanks to Netgalley, I have given an honest review of Lost in the Future (1. The Storm) by Script by Damián & art by Alex Fuentes.
October 1, 2021
Review orginally posted here: https://sammythecritic.blogspot.com/2...
Rating: 4.5/5
Synopsis: After a class group of five kids fall into a pit, they subsequently find themselves in the future and embark on a journey back home.
My Thoughts: Plot (5/5) – Most futuristic stories tend to take the following approaches to envisioning their setting:
1. A utopian future (think The Jetsons) where the state of affairs and life is perfect for the most part has just about anything one can fathom.
2. Its dystopian opposite rife with corruption, technology gone haywire, and a general sense of bleakness (most cyberpunk narratives).
3. Post-apocalypse where the remnants of civilization are thriving in a cruel survival game within a barren landscape (Mad Max)
4. A delicate balance between the former two (Futurama).
Not to say any of these aforementioned narrative options are objectively good or bad, but I loved how Lost in the Future said nuts to any of these and decided to paint a society that feels like a regression from what’s considered a modern society where the technological advancement hasn’t seemed to evolve past the medieval era. This ends up creating more mystery surrounding the formation of this civilization whose inhabitants are hinted at being aliens who settled on Earth after human societies were either abandoned or destroyed. After all, they would need to possess some form of technology (or magic if the series ever venture in the fantasy direction) to be able to find this planet.
Characters (3.8/5) – Due to the volume’s length, some of the main cast’s personalities are not fully developed, but they are given enough characterization to be distinctive, particularly Piero, the assertive bully who started the entire conflict, and Mei, the resourceful, sharp-witted one of the crew. Moreover, the villagers were pretty amusing including the mildly whimsical but helpful and caring knight-like character Antoine.
Art (5/5) – This is easily the most unique part of the book. The character designs came in a variety of shapes and sizes that, to an extent, reminded me of Cartoon Network shows such as Clarence and the 2d portions of The Amazing World of Gumball. The lineart followed a curvy, clean, and thin aesthetic that felt visually pleasant and a bit surreal with what I can best describe as zig-zagged arches during the scenic scenes. Furthermore, there were some nice examples of silhouettes, lighting, and shades which, in combination with the occasionally unconventional panel composition, heightened the various moods conveyed.
Pacing (4/5) – It was mostly fast-paced in a positive way that made the story progress smoothly, leaving me invested in what comes next. However, I thought the beginning could have been improved if opened a few pages before the end of the school field trip and gave the kids a little more background. Perhaps bits of their lives will be unraveled in coming installments though, so I wouldn’t consider this a major offender.
Final Thoughts: Lost in the Future: The Storm had me looking forward to this series’ future. I would recommend it to middle-graders and older who enjoy quick-paced sci-fi/fantasy with kid ensemble casts.
Thanks to Europe Comics and NetGalley for providing me with my first advance ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 4.5/5
Synopsis: After a class group of five kids fall into a pit, they subsequently find themselves in the future and embark on a journey back home.
My Thoughts: Plot (5/5) – Most futuristic stories tend to take the following approaches to envisioning their setting:
1. A utopian future (think The Jetsons) where the state of affairs and life is perfect for the most part has just about anything one can fathom.
2. Its dystopian opposite rife with corruption, technology gone haywire, and a general sense of bleakness (most cyberpunk narratives).
3. Post-apocalypse where the remnants of civilization are thriving in a cruel survival game within a barren landscape (Mad Max)
4. A delicate balance between the former two (Futurama).
Not to say any of these aforementioned narrative options are objectively good or bad, but I loved how Lost in the Future said nuts to any of these and decided to paint a society that feels like a regression from what’s considered a modern society where the technological advancement hasn’t seemed to evolve past the medieval era. This ends up creating more mystery surrounding the formation of this civilization whose inhabitants are hinted at being aliens who settled on Earth after human societies were either abandoned or destroyed. After all, they would need to possess some form of technology (or magic if the series ever venture in the fantasy direction) to be able to find this planet.
Characters (3.8/5) – Due to the volume’s length, some of the main cast’s personalities are not fully developed, but they are given enough characterization to be distinctive, particularly Piero, the assertive bully who started the entire conflict, and Mei, the resourceful, sharp-witted one of the crew. Moreover, the villagers were pretty amusing including the mildly whimsical but helpful and caring knight-like character Antoine.
Art (5/5) – This is easily the most unique part of the book. The character designs came in a variety of shapes and sizes that, to an extent, reminded me of Cartoon Network shows such as Clarence and the 2d portions of The Amazing World of Gumball. The lineart followed a curvy, clean, and thin aesthetic that felt visually pleasant and a bit surreal with what I can best describe as zig-zagged arches during the scenic scenes. Furthermore, there were some nice examples of silhouettes, lighting, and shades which, in combination with the occasionally unconventional panel composition, heightened the various moods conveyed.
Pacing (4/5) – It was mostly fast-paced in a positive way that made the story progress smoothly, leaving me invested in what comes next. However, I thought the beginning could have been improved if opened a few pages before the end of the school field trip and gave the kids a little more background. Perhaps bits of their lives will be unraveled in coming installments though, so I wouldn’t consider this a major offender.
Final Thoughts: Lost in the Future: The Storm had me looking forward to this series’ future. I would recommend it to middle-graders and older who enjoy quick-paced sci-fi/fantasy with kid ensemble casts.
Thanks to Europe Comics and NetGalley for providing me with my first advance ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 20, 2022
Such an odd book. The art vacillates between looking kind of bad and kind of good? But then the construction of the page layouts is regularly quite interesting?
The story is okay, the characters are okay. If you squint, this is an okay book.
(Picked up a review copy through NetGalley)
November 16, 2024
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Lost in the Future: The Storm was a book I was drawn to from the cover, but I was very disappointed with the story inside.
The graphic novel follows a group of mis-fit kids who go on a school trip and are taunted by their classmate who bully's them relentlessly. The kids are fat shamed, thin shamed, called geeks, and shamed for being disabled. I can understand the author is trying to send a message about bullying and reasons behind it through this, but I think it could have been done less harshly. I DNF halfway through as it just wasn't a book I enjoyed sadly.
Lost in the Future: The Storm was a book I was drawn to from the cover, but I was very disappointed with the story inside.
The graphic novel follows a group of mis-fit kids who go on a school trip and are taunted by their classmate who bully's them relentlessly. The kids are fat shamed, thin shamed, called geeks, and shamed for being disabled. I can understand the author is trying to send a message about bullying and reasons behind it through this, but I think it could have been done less harshly. I DNF halfway through as it just wasn't a book I enjoyed sadly.
August 8, 2024
Thank you NetGalley and Papercutz for providing me with this arc in exchange for my honest review.
Sara, Driss, Arnold and Mei end up falling into a hole on a school field trip to the castle ruins of the Knights Templar. It’s all a bully called Piero’s fault, who falls into the hole with them.
The hole is a tunnel to another time!! A future where nature has taken over. Dangerous monsters almost get them! But out of the blue, a human called Antoine, saves them. He brings them to a medieval looking town and he not only gives them food and shelter and tries to help them get back, but he also has a good talk with the bully, making him realize he should be nice to the others and they could even become friends!
Getting back is not easy and will they even end up in the right time?
The illustrations were very colorful and fun and I enjoyed reading this adventurous story!
Sara, Driss, Arnold and Mei end up falling into a hole on a school field trip to the castle ruins of the Knights Templar. It’s all a bully called Piero’s fault, who falls into the hole with them.
The hole is a tunnel to another time!! A future where nature has taken over. Dangerous monsters almost get them! But out of the blue, a human called Antoine, saves them. He brings them to a medieval looking town and he not only gives them food and shelter and tries to help them get back, but he also has a good talk with the bully, making him realize he should be nice to the others and they could even become friends!
Getting back is not easy and will they even end up in the right time?
The illustrations were very colorful and fun and I enjoyed reading this adventurous story!
October 31, 2021
Lost in the future is the first comic book of THE STORM series.
It's a cute little book about a group of kids who went on a field trip in an ancient castle and accidentally fell down in a tunnel and time travels to the future. There they get trapped with monsters and a man named Antoine rescues them. But the people of the village are unwilling to let them stay. Antoine and his friends shows them a route to escape but Something tells them they aren't back home!?
I loved the illustrations and the characters. Piero was a bully but this adventure completely changed him. And i admire author for creating Sara's character.
The story was very basic, it ends with a cliffhanger. and i want to read the next book to know What happens with them.
Thank you @netgally for the E-ARC.
It's a cute little book about a group of kids who went on a field trip in an ancient castle and accidentally fell down in a tunnel and time travels to the future. There they get trapped with monsters and a man named Antoine rescues them. But the people of the village are unwilling to let them stay. Antoine and his friends shows them a route to escape but Something tells them they aren't back home!?
I loved the illustrations and the characters. Piero was a bully but this adventure completely changed him. And i admire author for creating Sara's character.
The story was very basic, it ends with a cliffhanger. and i want to read the next book to know What happens with them.
Thank you @netgally for the E-ARC.
November 10, 2021
On the whole, it was an easy read that instills also embraces several fantastic values.💛
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April 16, 2025DNF; page 22
ugly and annoying :(
ugly and annoying :(
July 9, 2024
I rarely give out bad reviews. However, as this is listed as a “children’s graphic novel” and, after reading this, it raises a lot of red flags for me as a student librarian.
I want to begin by saying I actually like the art style, its vibrant and fun therefore perfect for kids. For the Australian’s out there, it’s very reminiscent of old ABC3 cartoons. Sadly, my positives end there.
I’ll leave the general consensus of the plot to the other reviewers, as I’ll be focusing on why this is harmful to kids and issues with the triggering content shown in this book.
Instead of creating fun complex characters, it’s all stereotypes. I thought we got past as a society the use of: asian nerd, fat kid who’s whole identity is food, and angry POC characters?! Kids don’t need to read versions of themselves being put into boxes; it does nothing but cause identity issues and continues harmful stigma within future generations.
And the bully? Switches up between calling the others “chickens” and “nerds” to using really outdated and harmful language, including slurs. I understand bullies are supposed to be mean, but it just ends up feeling like the author is trying to incorporate his ableist and fatphobic views. But, it’s okay, right? Because the bully (quite graphically for a “children’s” book) gets beat by his dad and, therefore, it’s okay and he’s just misunderstood and perpetuating the cycle of abuse on unknowingly of the consequences.
This is not a book I would recommend for my library. In fact, I would argue for it to be weeded due to its capacity for harm towards young children and their already fragile self esteem. I’m really disappointed in the use of negative language for seemingly no genuine reason and the inclusion of tired, harmful stereotypes. We can tell effective stories about bullies and their motivations without becoming bullies ourselves.
I received this as an E-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I want to begin by saying I actually like the art style, its vibrant and fun therefore perfect for kids. For the Australian’s out there, it’s very reminiscent of old ABC3 cartoons. Sadly, my positives end there.
I’ll leave the general consensus of the plot to the other reviewers, as I’ll be focusing on why this is harmful to kids and issues with the triggering content shown in this book.
Instead of creating fun complex characters, it’s all stereotypes. I thought we got past as a society the use of: asian nerd, fat kid who’s whole identity is food, and angry POC characters?! Kids don’t need to read versions of themselves being put into boxes; it does nothing but cause identity issues and continues harmful stigma within future generations.
And the bully? Switches up between calling the others “chickens” and “nerds” to using really outdated and harmful language, including slurs. I understand bullies are supposed to be mean, but it just ends up feeling like the author is trying to incorporate his ableist and fatphobic views. But, it’s okay, right? Because the bully (quite graphically for a “children’s” book) gets beat by his dad and, therefore, it’s okay and he’s just misunderstood and perpetuating the cycle of abuse on unknowingly of the consequences.
This is not a book I would recommend for my library. In fact, I would argue for it to be weeded due to its capacity for harm towards young children and their already fragile self esteem. I’m really disappointed in the use of negative language for seemingly no genuine reason and the inclusion of tired, harmful stereotypes. We can tell effective stories about bullies and their motivations without becoming bullies ourselves.
I received this as an E-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
June 11, 2024
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley (willjamsbooks on Instagram). Thank you for this opportunity.
A bully and four nerds fall into a tunnel during a school trip.
This is actually a tunnel to a world dominated by menacing creatures and plants.
The lost group will have to join forces to survive and to try to return to their world. They are lost in the future and they want to go back to the present.
I really liked this graphic novel, the only flaw is the speed of the story.
I really appreciated the parallel and internal journey of Piero, the bully of the group. He is the character that we had seen most in the book and that shows us the will to change (helped by side characters who are better than people that are supposed to know him).
His fragility allows us to empathize with him and understand his insecurities, although I hope that we can reach a confrontation between him and the group, perhaps in the next volumes.
The side characters create a background that I really appreciated, they help our protagonists to achieve their goals and they help Piero to take off the tough guy mask he wore.
I hope that in the next volumes we will be able to see some development in the other characters too.
Favorite quote: “You wouldn’t dare!” “To protect my daughter? Oh, trust me, I would!”
A bully and four nerds fall into a tunnel during a school trip.
This is actually a tunnel to a world dominated by menacing creatures and plants.
The lost group will have to join forces to survive and to try to return to their world. They are lost in the future and they want to go back to the present.
I really liked this graphic novel, the only flaw is the speed of the story.
I really appreciated the parallel and internal journey of Piero, the bully of the group. He is the character that we had seen most in the book and that shows us the will to change (helped by side characters who are better than people that are supposed to know him).
His fragility allows us to empathize with him and understand his insecurities, although I hope that we can reach a confrontation between him and the group, perhaps in the next volumes.
The side characters create a background that I really appreciated, they help our protagonists to achieve their goals and they help Piero to take off the tough guy mask he wore.
I hope that in the next volumes we will be able to see some development in the other characters too.
Favorite quote: “You wouldn’t dare!” “To protect my daughter? Oh, trust me, I would!”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 7, 2024
TW for The Storm: Lost in the Future vol. 1: bullying; ableist and fat shaming comments.
When wondering about the future, one may imagine flying cars or underwater domes, but Lost in the Future proposes a future inspired by traditions and customs of the Middle Ages–and a grisly societal rule. While incredibly imaginative, I had issues with characterization: mainly, the misunderstood bully whose aggression matches what he experiences at home. This is real and valid and should be addressed with compassion, but it doesn’t excuse the pain he inflicted on others. I guess the magic of storytelling is you can have the other characters just show “radical forgiveness.” I also think in 2024 it is in poor taste to make jokes/comedic relief out of a kid who repeatedly says he’s hungry and the narrative claims is “fat.” And two other statements made about a child with limited mobility slowing the group down in a chase. Your opinion may be different upon reading, so give it a shot!
I foresee this series exploring different eras and having a multitude of side characters. The art style and designs are pretty attention-grabbing.
I am glad to have had the opportunity to read this work via NetGalley and Papercutz.
When wondering about the future, one may imagine flying cars or underwater domes, but Lost in the Future proposes a future inspired by traditions and customs of the Middle Ages–and a grisly societal rule. While incredibly imaginative, I had issues with characterization: mainly, the misunderstood bully whose aggression matches what he experiences at home. This is real and valid and should be addressed with compassion, but it doesn’t excuse the pain he inflicted on others. I guess the magic of storytelling is you can have the other characters just show “radical forgiveness.” I also think in 2024 it is in poor taste to make jokes/comedic relief out of a kid who repeatedly says he’s hungry and the narrative claims is “fat.” And two other statements made about a child with limited mobility slowing the group down in a chase. Your opinion may be different upon reading, so give it a shot!
I foresee this series exploring different eras and having a multitude of side characters. The art style and designs are pretty attention-grabbing.
I am glad to have had the opportunity to read this work via NetGalley and Papercutz.
July 23, 2021
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Et si on se perdait un peu dans le futur avec cette nouvelle BD de chez Dupuis ?
On se retrouve avec des élèves d’une école qui font un voyage scolaire. Un petit caïd de la classe, nommé Piero décide d’embêter certains de ses camarades. En agissant ainsi, ils finissent tous par tomber dans un trou. Quand ils en sortent, ils réalisent qu’ils ne sont plus là où ils se trouvaient. Ils apprendront rapidement qu’ils sont tombés dans le futur !
Même si je ne suis pas particulièrement fan du style de dessin, après un temps d’adaptation, je me suis laissé prendre par l’histoire. J’ai aimé les divers personnages qui sont tous attachants, même ce petit caïd de Piero !
Nous sommes pris dans l’intrigue et nous voulons, comme nos protagonistes, comprendre ce qui leur arrive, pourquoi ils sont ici et en particulier, comment rentrer chez eux.
En bref, c’est un premier tome qui m’a vraiment plu. Une BD comme je les aime. Des personnages drôles et attachants et une intrigue vraiment prenante. De plus, le tome se termine de manière vraiment folle ! Il me faut la suite!!
Et si on se perdait un peu dans le futur avec cette nouvelle BD de chez Dupuis ?
On se retrouve avec des élèves d’une école qui font un voyage scolaire. Un petit caïd de la classe, nommé Piero décide d’embêter certains de ses camarades. En agissant ainsi, ils finissent tous par tomber dans un trou. Quand ils en sortent, ils réalisent qu’ils ne sont plus là où ils se trouvaient. Ils apprendront rapidement qu’ils sont tombés dans le futur !
Même si je ne suis pas particulièrement fan du style de dessin, après un temps d’adaptation, je me suis laissé prendre par l’histoire. J’ai aimé les divers personnages qui sont tous attachants, même ce petit caïd de Piero !
Nous sommes pris dans l’intrigue et nous voulons, comme nos protagonistes, comprendre ce qui leur arrive, pourquoi ils sont ici et en particulier, comment rentrer chez eux.
En bref, c’est un premier tome qui m’a vraiment plu. Une BD comme je les aime. Des personnages drôles et attachants et une intrigue vraiment prenante. De plus, le tome se termine de manière vraiment folle ! Il me faut la suite!!
October 31, 2021
Dearests, here is an adventure in a future with mutated plants, animals and escaped Knight Templars.
Official title: Lost in the Future
My title: The Travelling 5
Author: Damian and Fuentes
Publisher: Europe Comics
Fav character: Brisa
Readability: Smooth
Type: Graphic Novel
4.1/5
Five students are caught up in the flux of time after some bullying and a stumble down a well. They wake up to mutated beasts and lush vegetation. It is only a matter of time before they are running, screaming and being hunted, until they are saved.
Now in a medieval looking town with 700 year old ancients and mysterious rules, the five children will have to keep their wits about them to make it back home. After scaling hills, walking through animal graveyards and finding the hidden, are they ready for home, or are there other stops to make?
The artwork is filled with heavy hues and adorable old people 😍. A tale about the old helping the young, bullying, differently abled bodies, the importance of friendships and childhood ingenuity.
If you love graphic novels and stories filled with adventure, give this a read.
Official title: Lost in the Future
My title: The Travelling 5
Author: Damian and Fuentes
Publisher: Europe Comics
Fav character: Brisa
Readability: Smooth
Type: Graphic Novel
4.1/5
Five students are caught up in the flux of time after some bullying and a stumble down a well. They wake up to mutated beasts and lush vegetation. It is only a matter of time before they are running, screaming and being hunted, until they are saved.
Now in a medieval looking town with 700 year old ancients and mysterious rules, the five children will have to keep their wits about them to make it back home. After scaling hills, walking through animal graveyards and finding the hidden, are they ready for home, or are there other stops to make?
The artwork is filled with heavy hues and adorable old people 😍. A tale about the old helping the young, bullying, differently abled bodies, the importance of friendships and childhood ingenuity.
If you love graphic novels and stories filled with adventure, give this a read.
September 11, 2021
Read in English.
From the "books for children should be utterly, utterly childish" side of things comes this fantasy adventure, where a few members of the school trip to a Crusader fort conspire to exit it into a completely different time zone. They are of course the disliked, who have clumped together – the one with crutches, the fat one, and a couple of others so paper-thin I barely registered their presence – and the most loathsome bully of theirs. So that's going to make for pleasant-to-read dialogue, eh?! It's little wonder a character from this is borrowed at the end to suggest we read more about these people in future volumes, because the idea would never have crossed my mind – this really was gaudy, nonsensical trash, featuring nobody worth giving the time of day to. You just know it's going to be a Quantum Leap-styled "what about now, are we back yet? No? What about now, are we back yet?" bore-a-thon. One and a half stars.
From the "books for children should be utterly, utterly childish" side of things comes this fantasy adventure, where a few members of the school trip to a Crusader fort conspire to exit it into a completely different time zone. They are of course the disliked, who have clumped together – the one with crutches, the fat one, and a couple of others so paper-thin I barely registered their presence – and the most loathsome bully of theirs. So that's going to make for pleasant-to-read dialogue, eh?! It's little wonder a character from this is borrowed at the end to suggest we read more about these people in future volumes, because the idea would never have crossed my mind – this really was gaudy, nonsensical trash, featuring nobody worth giving the time of day to. You just know it's going to be a Quantum Leap-styled "what about now, are we back yet? No? What about now, are we back yet?" bore-a-thon. One and a half stars.
January 2, 2022
The Storm is the first book the new adventure graphic series of Lost In the Future. Four friends a.k.a. class nerd, Driss, Sara, Arnold and Mei are on a school field trip to an ancient castle when a storm erupts. They accidentally fall down a tunnel that takes them into the future with one of their class bully, Piero.
They trapped at the medieval era, during Knight Templer and haunted by the Inquisition. Not just that, the environment is full of a mutation monster. What a drama! With a help from Antoine and his friends, they try to escape from the weird world.
I love the plot twist at the end and it kinda explain why this story is to be continued.😅
I gave 5 ⭐
Thanks to the NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc inexchange for an honest review.
They trapped at the medieval era, during Knight Templer and haunted by the Inquisition. Not just that, the environment is full of a mutation monster. What a drama! With a help from Antoine and his friends, they try to escape from the weird world.
I love the plot twist at the end and it kinda explain why this story is to be continued.😅
I gave 5 ⭐
Thanks to the NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc inexchange for an honest review.
September 26, 2024
Sadly I didn't like this graphic novel at all! I think I should have, considering how much I love shows like Adventure Time and Gravity Falls, but sadly this really fell flat for me. I didn't like the artstyle, and I cared neither for the story nor the characters (who each embody a different tired stereotype).
All in all, I cannot believe this was originally published in 2021 and not 2011. The Storm is sadly an antiquated comic that doesn't really add anything to the very exciting world of middle grade graphic novels. I'm giving it two stars instead of one simply because I'm not the target audience, and some kids might actually like it.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review!
All in all, I cannot believe this was originally published in 2021 and not 2011. The Storm is sadly an antiquated comic that doesn't really add anything to the very exciting world of middle grade graphic novels. I'm giving it two stars instead of one simply because I'm not the target audience, and some kids might actually like it.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review!
September 25, 2021
I don't have much to say about this graphic novel except that I absolutely loved it! I loved the art, the characters, the adventure, and the overall plot of the story. I can't wait to find out what happens next and will be keeping an eye out for news of a second volume. Graphic novels and comics are so fun to read, and this one was no different.
Content warning for abuse (off-page) and bullying.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and Europe Comics for the ARC of Lost in the Future by Damián and Alex Fuentes!
Content warning for abuse (off-page) and bullying.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and Europe Comics for the ARC of Lost in the Future by Damián and Alex Fuentes!
November 8, 2021
4.25/5 stars
An amazing story of adventure and friendship! We follow a group of kids as they fall through time and encounter various mishaps. But there's also the bully who fell with this group of kids! Through the book, the bully comes to accept these "losers" as he begans to trust them. The graphics are fantastic and the story is very fun. My only qualm is wrt the digital copy provided to me; the text of dialgoues is very small and when zoomed in, becomes blurry. Hence I found it difficult to figure out the dialouges.
An amazing story of adventure and friendship! We follow a group of kids as they fall through time and encounter various mishaps. But there's also the bully who fell with this group of kids! Through the book, the bully comes to accept these "losers" as he begans to trust them. The graphics are fantastic and the story is very fun. My only qualm is wrt the digital copy provided to me; the text of dialgoues is very small and when zoomed in, becomes blurry. Hence I found it difficult to figure out the dialouges.
December 16, 2021
*I received an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for the free graphic novel!*
The graphic novel is about a group of students who get lost (the class bully falls through a portal with them, it's his fault) during their field trip and start time / space travelling and encounter different people, fantasy monsters etc. It's pretty cute but also very random, I grew a bit bored. Drawings are nice and I would maybe pick up a sequel, because I want to know how they eventually get home. But the randomness of the story was a bit annoying too.
3 Stars
The graphic novel is about a group of students who get lost (the class bully falls through a portal with them, it's his fault) during their field trip and start time / space travelling and encounter different people, fantasy monsters etc. It's pretty cute but also very random, I grew a bit bored. Drawings are nice and I would maybe pick up a sequel, because I want to know how they eventually get home. But the randomness of the story was a bit annoying too.
3 Stars
September 30, 2021
4☆
This was so fun and entertaining! The art style was so weird but it feels like it's part of Cartoon Network, and I love that. The characters were okay, some of them were cliche and annoying, and the plot was pretty basic, but it was still fun and I'm excited to read the next volume.
This ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was so fun and entertaining! The art style was so weird but it feels like it's part of Cartoon Network, and I love that. The characters were okay, some of them were cliche and annoying, and the plot was pretty basic, but it was still fun and I'm excited to read the next volume.
This ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
June 21, 2024
This was an interesting story about a bully who messes with a group of kids he does not like and they all end up falling into a hole and finding themself in the future. Surviving together they have to run for their lives over and over again to tell the locals to help them get back home. Except they find themselves somewhere else.
August 26, 2024
Wow, I knew I would like it because the premise really intrigued me, but I ended up enjoying it even more than I expected. I was surprised by how open-ended the finale was (but I liked it, though), so I'll definitely be reading any future releases. I genuinely liked all the characters, even the bully, who kinda gradually redeemed himself (or started doing it) throughout the graphic novel.
February 13, 2023
Cute story. The plot isn't unique but I loved the execution. The art style was great, a bit psychedleic at parts and giving me in certain panels a "Gravity Falls" vibe. The friends group wasn't really fleshed out, but I'm actually interested enough to read a second volume.
August 12, 2024
I probably would’ve given this about 3 stars if I had liked the art style, but this one was more of a 2.5 star book for me. Since I’m way older than the target audience the plot and the humour were too juvenile for me.
[I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.]
[I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.]
October 8, 2021
School kids fall into a strange world and have an adventure. The artwork was so heavily stylized that it really turned me off.
December 9, 2024
A fun adventure
January 26, 2025
Thanks netgalley for this one!
Great little story, now I can’t wait for the next.
Not perfect, but solid read.
Illustrations were great
Great little story, now I can’t wait for the next.
Not perfect, but solid read.
Illustrations were great
January 23, 2025
1/21/2025 3.5 stars rounded up. Full review tk at TheFrumiousConsortium.net.
1/23/2025 translated from the original French by Tom Imber.
This cute portal fantasy revolves around a group of school kids who go on a field trip to the ruins of a castle once owned by the Knights Templar. As a thunderstorm approaches, their teacher calls them all back to the bus. One "nerdy" group is carefully navigating a set of tower stairs down when a bully named Piero decides to give them a scare. Unfortunately for everyone, he's successful, and like a total douchecanoe accidentally sends both himself and Sara, who uses crutches to walk, careening towards the central stairwell. Her friends try to save her but lightning strikes the crumbling foundation, sending them all tumbling into the pit below.
So far so horrifying, but it gets worse as rainwater begins to fill the pit. The kids try to find an exit. What they find instead leads them on a journey into a very different world, populated by monsters and knights and both people and things who aren't at all what they seem to be. Will the kids be able to make their way home in one piece? Will some of them even want to?
I'll be honest, with the state of the world as it is today, I did not want to look up whether the Knights Templar were an organization who deserved to feel as unjustly persecuted as they did. My hazy grasp of European history, which may very well be influenced by Hospitaller propaganda and is absolutely influenced by my knowledge of early Islamic history, suggested that they don't. But I wound up looking it up anyway because I sure do hate talking out of my butt! And lol at what I discovered almost entirely supporting the opinions I already had. Sure it sucks when your own turn on you, but when your entire premise is killing -- often unjustly -- in the name of God, the amount of sympathy I have for your organization could fit on a single fingernail paring.
But yeah, in this Middle Grade graphic novel, the point of having the Knights Templar there is less for the propaganda than for the history-based mysticism, which is totally fine! Even better is the fact that the main friend group is wonderfully diverse. Piero is a dolt, but it pleases me that his come to Jesus moment happens when a (white cis) knight essentially sits him down and does the emotional labor of getting him to understand that he needs to stop being a jerk and start trying to make genuine friends with the kids he's been bullying. It's so nice to see a man in a position of privilege and power actually step up and correct a harasser, thereby setting a good example for readers to hopefully follow. It shouldn't always be up to people who are actually suffering from injustice to stop and fix their abusers.
The ending definitely sets up for the next volume, which I am very much interested in reading. The art style feels very influenced by thin-line animation, and the layouts are easy to follow. The lookout point, especially, is highly stylized and breathtakingly rendered. This was a fun way to kick off a cool speculative fiction comic for kids that still realistically tackles the challenges they face as ordinary kids even in extraordinary circumstances.
Lost In The Future Vol 1: The Storm by Damian & Alex Fuentes was published November 26 2024 by Papercutz and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
1/23/2025 translated from the original French by Tom Imber.
This cute portal fantasy revolves around a group of school kids who go on a field trip to the ruins of a castle once owned by the Knights Templar. As a thunderstorm approaches, their teacher calls them all back to the bus. One "nerdy" group is carefully navigating a set of tower stairs down when a bully named Piero decides to give them a scare. Unfortunately for everyone, he's successful, and like a total douchecanoe accidentally sends both himself and Sara, who uses crutches to walk, careening towards the central stairwell. Her friends try to save her but lightning strikes the crumbling foundation, sending them all tumbling into the pit below.
So far so horrifying, but it gets worse as rainwater begins to fill the pit. The kids try to find an exit. What they find instead leads them on a journey into a very different world, populated by monsters and knights and both people and things who aren't at all what they seem to be. Will the kids be able to make their way home in one piece? Will some of them even want to?
I'll be honest, with the state of the world as it is today, I did not want to look up whether the Knights Templar were an organization who deserved to feel as unjustly persecuted as they did. My hazy grasp of European history, which may very well be influenced by Hospitaller propaganda and is absolutely influenced by my knowledge of early Islamic history, suggested that they don't. But I wound up looking it up anyway because I sure do hate talking out of my butt! And lol at what I discovered almost entirely supporting the opinions I already had. Sure it sucks when your own turn on you, but when your entire premise is killing -- often unjustly -- in the name of God, the amount of sympathy I have for your organization could fit on a single fingernail paring.
But yeah, in this Middle Grade graphic novel, the point of having the Knights Templar there is less for the propaganda than for the history-based mysticism, which is totally fine! Even better is the fact that the main friend group is wonderfully diverse. Piero is a dolt, but it pleases me that his come to Jesus moment happens when a (white cis) knight essentially sits him down and does the emotional labor of getting him to understand that he needs to stop being a jerk and start trying to make genuine friends with the kids he's been bullying. It's so nice to see a man in a position of privilege and power actually step up and correct a harasser, thereby setting a good example for readers to hopefully follow. It shouldn't always be up to people who are actually suffering from injustice to stop and fix their abusers.
The ending definitely sets up for the next volume, which I am very much interested in reading. The art style feels very influenced by thin-line animation, and the layouts are easy to follow. The lookout point, especially, is highly stylized and breathtakingly rendered. This was a fun way to kick off a cool speculative fiction comic for kids that still realistically tackles the challenges they face as ordinary kids even in extraordinary circumstances.
Lost In The Future Vol 1: The Storm by Damian & Alex Fuentes was published November 26 2024 by Papercutz and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
March 16, 2025
This story takes place when a school field trip to an ancient castle goes very wrong. During their trip there is a mishap where a group of friends fall into the Future. This is a Graphic novel portal fantasy book with a twist. The Group of friends is a set of five who have been bullied and not had an easy time in school to begin with, you see these trials come though as they face new situations that some what mirror what they have faced back home and ones they could have never imagined.
This is a middle grade graphic novel that does touch on some history as well. Some history that may be uncomfortable for some readers if they do a deep dive into the knights templar.
The friend group is diverse and they are all facing different challenges, but they are there to help each other in the best way they can. There are some meaningful moments in this story that a lot of middle grade kids can resonate with.
The art style is unique and not one you see very much in graphic novels. The style along with the overall story meld very well together. The writing style is easy to follow with good pacing. This ends with a great transition to set up for the next volume.
Thank you NetGalley and Papercutz for the digital ARC.
#LostInTheFuture #NetGalley
For reviews and more visit www.LexaRiffe.com
This is a middle grade graphic novel that does touch on some history as well. Some history that may be uncomfortable for some readers if they do a deep dive into the knights templar.
The friend group is diverse and they are all facing different challenges, but they are there to help each other in the best way they can. There are some meaningful moments in this story that a lot of middle grade kids can resonate with.
The art style is unique and not one you see very much in graphic novels. The style along with the overall story meld very well together. The writing style is easy to follow with good pacing. This ends with a great transition to set up for the next volume.
Thank you NetGalley and Papercutz for the digital ARC.
#LostInTheFuture #NetGalley
For reviews and more visit www.LexaRiffe.com
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