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The Moon Is Following Us Volume 1
When a mysterious force kidnaps their daughter, parents Sam and Duncan must do whatever it takes to bring her home in this heartbreaking and action-packed graphic novel duology.Sam and Duncan LaMarr love their six-year-old daughter, Penny, more than anything in the whole world. But half a year ago, she was taken by the Cascade, an evil force they barely understand. Now, Sam and Duncan must fight side by side with the magical beings Penny cherished to try and get her back…before she’s gone forever.
Collects THE MOON IS FOLLOWING US #1-5
Collects THE MOON IS FOLLOWING US #1-5
110 pages, Paperback
First published May 6, 2025
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Daniel Warren Johnson
164 books382 followersDaniel Warren Johnson is a Chicago-based comic book writer, artist, and illustrator. He's worked on titles for most major publishers, including Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Image. His current series with Skybound/Image Comics is EXTREMITY, a sci-fi/fantasy title he is writing and drawing, and continues to update his webcomic Space-Mullet in his spare time.
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April 12, 2025
Reminds me of other dream stories like Inception and Joe the Barbarian.
Two adults jump into the dreams of their daughter who is permanently sleeping stuck in a rem cycle.
It's pretty zany and action-orientated. But DWJ does a good job as always having an emotional hook to fall back on.
This is the first of two volumes and it feels like it. I'll read this again when the next volume comes out. I think it'll be better as a whole story.
Two adults jump into the dreams of their daughter who is permanently sleeping stuck in a rem cycle.
It's pretty zany and action-orientated. But DWJ does a good job as always having an emotional hook to fall back on.
This is the first of two volumes and it feels like it. I'll read this again when the next volume comes out. I think it'll be better as a whole story.
May 27, 2025
Daniel Warren Johnson's The Moon Is Following Us Volume 1 delivers all the signature feels you'd expect. It's a trippy, fun ride packed with family themes, a girl trapped in a dream, parents braving a dreamworld rescue, and a generous dose of backstabbing and fantastical elements. While it feels like it'll read even better in a complete run, the ending left me eager for more. A solid 4 out of 5!
August 10, 2025
3.5 - Story is fun, art is beautiful, but by god this was written by a man and it shows.
(For context, all out war in someone’s dreams)
The main female lead, Sam, has a crop top and essentially underwear on as her armor. She is extremely emotional, and makes a lot of rash decisions through the story that negatively impact the team. She is also only depicted wearing underwear and a shirt in their house, which makes up a fair bit of the story. Like I get it, she’s at home she wants to be comfortable. But at the same time it’s giving.”we’re horny old men trying to write a story.” Idc how you want to spin it, a crop top and underwear is not armor.
The main male lead, Duncan, is also your stereotypical man that is so nonchalant and cool minded, to really hone in on these boring gender stereotypes. He seems to have little emotional availability, which is often the case for men I get that but holy can we write someone unique for once.
Cool story but the character work fucking sucks. I’ll continue reading cause maybe it gets better.
(For context, all out war in someone’s dreams)
The main female lead, Sam, has a crop top and essentially underwear on as her armor. She is extremely emotional, and makes a lot of rash decisions through the story that negatively impact the team. She is also only depicted wearing underwear and a shirt in their house, which makes up a fair bit of the story. Like I get it, she’s at home she wants to be comfortable. But at the same time it’s giving.”we’re horny old men trying to write a story.” Idc how you want to spin it, a crop top and underwear is not armor.
The main male lead, Duncan, is also your stereotypical man that is so nonchalant and cool minded, to really hone in on these boring gender stereotypes. He seems to have little emotional availability, which is often the case for men I get that but holy can we write someone unique for once.
Cool story but the character work fucking sucks. I’ll continue reading cause maybe it gets better.
September 27, 2025
Typical DWJ.
October 18, 2025
I've already read this as single issues, but figured I'd give it another go when I saw this volume at the library. I love DWJ but had mixed feelings on the single issues (loved some, meh on others), and felt the same way today. That said, I'm intrigued by the ending and will give Volume 2 a go when it's out.
May 19, 2025
93
This was extraordinary. I went in completely blind and was blown away by the ingenuity and creativity these two guys put together in this book. I just wish I cared more for Riley Rossmo’s art. It would have made GOAT status for sure if DWJ had partnered up with an artist more to my liking.
This was extraordinary. I went in completely blind and was blown away by the ingenuity and creativity these two guys put together in this book. I just wish I cared more for Riley Rossmo’s art. It would have made GOAT status for sure if DWJ had partnered up with an artist more to my liking.
September 12, 2025
Enjoyed this. Very good art, really interesting core story.
October 12, 2025
★★★★1/2
June 1, 2025
Lá vem mais um Do a Powerbomb. Os pais de uma garotinha precisam entrar no mundo dos sonhos dela para resgatá-la de um tipo de coma, bem interessante, gostei do volume 1!
February 12, 2025
Finished 2/11/25 - Really good cliffhanger for this volume! I'm recommending Delta Trion's YouTube channel and giving him credit for convincing me to give The Moon Is Following Us a try. Daniel Warren Johnson is a very creative man, and his art is great, but the concept and story of this comic would make a great television series! It's like Mom and Dad Save the World mixed with Labryinth and Stuff of Legend.
I would love to see more fleshed out and deeper insight to these characters, but I think what Johnson does best is give readers just a sample of what could be a vast and very complex world leaving them wanting more--which is a perfect method for purchasing comics monthly by the issue. But as much as I would like more character development and plot glue to his works, Johnson is a busy man and I would like him to continue working on his many projects.
I look forward to continuing this series and I hope it explores deeper into the main characters at least.
I would love to see more fleshed out and deeper insight to these characters, but I think what Johnson does best is give readers just a sample of what could be a vast and very complex world leaving them wanting more--which is a perfect method for purchasing comics monthly by the issue. But as much as I would like more character development and plot glue to his works, Johnson is a busy man and I would like him to continue working on his many projects.
I look forward to continuing this series and I hope it explores deeper into the main characters at least.
June 1, 2025
They say when you're a parent, and you love your child, you will do anything and sacrifice for them.
For as simple a concept as "The Moon is Following Us" is, it makes up for it in character design, world building, and intrigue. The dialogue won't win any awards, and the characters are not deep, but it reads quick, the action is plentiful, and I'm always excited to see what's next. I'm glad I waited till most of it was out at once to keep the flow rolling. Excited to see how the second half runs, and if it sticks the landing. Even with predictable story beats, I'm invested.
For as simple a concept as "The Moon is Following Us" is, it makes up for it in character design, world building, and intrigue. The dialogue won't win any awards, and the characters are not deep, but it reads quick, the action is plentiful, and I'm always excited to see what's next. I'm glad I waited till most of it was out at once to keep the flow rolling. Excited to see how the second half runs, and if it sticks the landing. Even with predictable story beats, I'm invested.
February 8, 2025
Probably one of the greatest artists in the business.
Another story that’s equally creative and childlike.
I would keep reading Daniel Warren Johnson’s books just for the arts sake.
Another story that’s equally creative and childlike.
I would keep reading Daniel Warren Johnson’s books just for the arts sake.
June 30, 2025
A six-legged deer with several eyes. A buff teddy bear with a rifle. A toad with one eye. All manner of rabbits, raccoons, gnomes and dragons with pole arms, guns, and grenades. A princess doll who commands like a general. These are Penny's best allies, but they're fighting a losing battle.
THE MOON IS FOLLOWING US curls its callused hands around the familiar but unwieldy virtues of parental ambition, filial piety, and communal trust. But sometimes, oftentimes, gripping something too hard paradoxically weakens one's ability to retain what one desires. Duncan and Samantha's daughter, Penny, has been in a coma for roughly six months. The girl is trapped in a wayward dreamland, occupied by hard-pressed stuffed animals and plushie characters who fight against a rampant infection that consumes and consumes and consumes. Duncan and Sam pledge to save their daughter by taking to their daughter's dreams. Except, the moment they crossed this magical threshold, they learn they are, again, fighting a losing battle.
This comic book manifests frustration on several levels: The parents feel helpless to save their child; the dramatic and impressive supporting cast of characters struggle against the demons of a child's trapped mind; and readers will bear witness to the various demises and failures of both. In narrative terms, readers will have to stomach an uncomfortable bit of irony in that nothing is going well for anybody and resolve themselves to sticking with these characters to learn whether they survive (and whether they deserve to).
Brio, the toad with one eye, is brash and smokes cigars, but he's the most reliable rebel fighter against the scourge that's taken over Penny's brain. True to form, he's just the type of guy who'll sacrifice himself in a pinch. But what then? Tash, an old wizard (in the real world), beseeches Duncan and Sam to contribute to the cause, but refuses to illuminate his own sordid past. What happens when the truth gets out? Duncan is a kind-hearted man. Sam is outspoken and doesn't flinch at anything. When the fight against the dreamland's corruptive forces gets grisly, and it's kill or be killed, which of the two will endure? Does a willingness to behead an enemy fairly represent a parent's love for their child? Who can say? Who can judge?
DWJ's well-tendered affection for strong but pliable female lead characters persists in Sam: long, dark hair; an impenetrable love of family; a fearlessly foul mouth. And the author's skill in blending compelling, chaotic action sequences with meaningful character drama likewise continues: Queen Ashley, the princess-doll character, leads the resistance, demands respect, and has the power to thunder the ground with a tremendous power that destroys her enemies.
The book's pacing is solid, and the current spread of character arcs is exquisite. Sam, for example, is increasingly desperate, and well-aware of the consequences of her actions. Meanwhile, the demonic baddies running rampant in Penny's mind aren't exactly directionless. As the family fights for Penny, the baddies, when unmasked, offer a plaintive, unobvious explanation for the logic of their nefariousness: What if the oblivion of sleep was all it took to ensure your loved ones were never sad again?
THE MOON IS FOLLOWING US curls its callused hands around the familiar but unwieldy virtues of parental ambition, filial piety, and communal trust. But sometimes, oftentimes, gripping something too hard paradoxically weakens one's ability to retain what one desires. Duncan and Samantha's daughter, Penny, has been in a coma for roughly six months. The girl is trapped in a wayward dreamland, occupied by hard-pressed stuffed animals and plushie characters who fight against a rampant infection that consumes and consumes and consumes. Duncan and Sam pledge to save their daughter by taking to their daughter's dreams. Except, the moment they crossed this magical threshold, they learn they are, again, fighting a losing battle.
This comic book manifests frustration on several levels: The parents feel helpless to save their child; the dramatic and impressive supporting cast of characters struggle against the demons of a child's trapped mind; and readers will bear witness to the various demises and failures of both. In narrative terms, readers will have to stomach an uncomfortable bit of irony in that nothing is going well for anybody and resolve themselves to sticking with these characters to learn whether they survive (and whether they deserve to).
Brio, the toad with one eye, is brash and smokes cigars, but he's the most reliable rebel fighter against the scourge that's taken over Penny's brain. True to form, he's just the type of guy who'll sacrifice himself in a pinch. But what then? Tash, an old wizard (in the real world), beseeches Duncan and Sam to contribute to the cause, but refuses to illuminate his own sordid past. What happens when the truth gets out? Duncan is a kind-hearted man. Sam is outspoken and doesn't flinch at anything. When the fight against the dreamland's corruptive forces gets grisly, and it's kill or be killed, which of the two will endure? Does a willingness to behead an enemy fairly represent a parent's love for their child? Who can say? Who can judge?
DWJ's well-tendered affection for strong but pliable female lead characters persists in Sam: long, dark hair; an impenetrable love of family; a fearlessly foul mouth. And the author's skill in blending compelling, chaotic action sequences with meaningful character drama likewise continues: Queen Ashley, the princess-doll character, leads the resistance, demands respect, and has the power to thunder the ground with a tremendous power that destroys her enemies.
The book's pacing is solid, and the current spread of character arcs is exquisite. Sam, for example, is increasingly desperate, and well-aware of the consequences of her actions. Meanwhile, the demonic baddies running rampant in Penny's mind aren't exactly directionless. As the family fights for Penny, the baddies, when unmasked, offer a plaintive, unobvious explanation for the logic of their nefariousness: What if the oblivion of sleep was all it took to ensure your loved ones were never sad again?
July 30, 2025
This review originally published in Looking For a Good Book. Rated 2.5 of 5
So, I read through this. Twice. And I just don't know what to make of it!
A six-year-old girl, Penny, is in trouble - she was kidnapped by some really Bad people and now she won't wake up. Doctors don't seem to be able to help her, but a strange little dude appears out of nowhere and now Penny's parents, Duncan and Sam are going to jump into Penny's dreams to combat the forces that are still holding her.
Yeah. That's kinda the story. So now 100 pages of bizarro action as Duncan and Sam fight strange dream creatures to save Penny.
In case you can't tell by my description, this didn't make much of a positive impact on me. I didn't hate it - I actually kind of like dreamworld and bizarre circumstances - but it didn't hook me. The need to save their child is a pretty commonly used device to draw a quick sympathy response.
It also uses some fairly standard gimmicks such as having a teddy bear actually be a gruff talking badass. Who saw that coming?
There is some interesting story here, but it could so easily be contained in half the space as we tend to spend too much time trying to be interesting.
If someone were to give me volume two, I'd likely think "Oh, yeah, I remember reading the first volume" and then give it a read, but I am in no way interested in making sure I get to read it.
Looking for a good book? The Moon is Following Us is a graphic novel that features a Wonderland-like dream world where a pair of parents and some oddball associates go into their daughter's dream to try and save her.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review.
So, I read through this. Twice. And I just don't know what to make of it!
A six-year-old girl, Penny, is in trouble - she was kidnapped by some really Bad people and now she won't wake up. Doctors don't seem to be able to help her, but a strange little dude appears out of nowhere and now Penny's parents, Duncan and Sam are going to jump into Penny's dreams to combat the forces that are still holding her.
Yeah. That's kinda the story. So now 100 pages of bizarro action as Duncan and Sam fight strange dream creatures to save Penny.
In case you can't tell by my description, this didn't make much of a positive impact on me. I didn't hate it - I actually kind of like dreamworld and bizarre circumstances - but it didn't hook me. The need to save their child is a pretty commonly used device to draw a quick sympathy response.
It also uses some fairly standard gimmicks such as having a teddy bear actually be a gruff talking badass. Who saw that coming?
There is some interesting story here, but it could so easily be contained in half the space as we tend to spend too much time trying to be interesting.
If someone were to give me volume two, I'd likely think "Oh, yeah, I remember reading the first volume" and then give it a read, but I am in no way interested in making sure I get to read it.
Looking for a good book? The Moon is Following Us is a graphic novel that features a Wonderland-like dream world where a pair of parents and some oddball associates go into their daughter's dream to try and save her.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review.
June 1, 2025
8- I am a fan of the dynamic art of Daniel Warren Johnson (whose Wonder Woman Dead Earth is awesome). There is no comic book artist who draws visceral action like him, with a bit of gore and real viscera thrown in as well. His characters are not squeaky clean and conventionally beautiful, but are a bit raw around the edges, which makes it easier to identify with them and not see them as invincible super heroes.
This story is not the most original - a young girl is in a coma and her father and mother have to enter her dreams in order to wake her, fighting invaders in her mindscape. Entering dreams is a bit of a trope nowadays. As are toys coming alive in a dreamscape. The story was brought well enough to still be enjoyable, and there are original elements, like the dynamic between the two parents (who have different approaches), and a mysterious character who helps them in their own world and in the dream. This first book of two ends on a cliffhanger that promises a lot for the second volume, that will probably have more original elements and lead to ideas on a large scale (the title of the book is not explained yet, for example).
One for the fans of out there, imagination filled comic books with lots of monsters and action, but with human concerns at the core.
This story is not the most original - a young girl is in a coma and her father and mother have to enter her dreams in order to wake her, fighting invaders in her mindscape. Entering dreams is a bit of a trope nowadays. As are toys coming alive in a dreamscape. The story was brought well enough to still be enjoyable, and there are original elements, like the dynamic between the two parents (who have different approaches), and a mysterious character who helps them in their own world and in the dream. This first book of two ends on a cliffhanger that promises a lot for the second volume, that will probably have more original elements and lead to ideas on a large scale (the title of the book is not explained yet, for example).
One for the fans of out there, imagination filled comic books with lots of monsters and action, but with human concerns at the core.
October 29, 2025
thanks to netgalley and Image Comics for proving an e-arc in exchange for an honest review. All issues (1-5) included in this issue are publicly released...
...even issues 6-10. The Moon is Following Us is fully released.
Rating: 3.5 (rounded up to 4)
I generally disliked reading one issue monthly, no matter who the creative team is and so far all the Daniel Warren Johnson (DWJ) comics I've read so far is great. I was shocked that this was fully released, Netgalley just reminded me of it.
This one is still very entertaining, but it kinda feels similar to DWJ's Do A Powerbomb, since it has a group of person saving their love ones. But this one with a childish fantasy twist. Personally not my favorite DWJ but I really, really love the art it is SO DYNAMIC.
And Riley Rossmo's art, who is a divisive artist - even I sometimes didn't really like his art, but in this his art really complements DWJ's. It was beautiful. I don't know if Mike Spicer, the colorist, partnered with Rossmo before but his way of coloring also enhances Rossmo's (and DWJ's) art.
...even issues 6-10. The Moon is Following Us is fully released.
Rating: 3.5 (rounded up to 4)
I generally disliked reading one issue monthly, no matter who the creative team is and so far all the Daniel Warren Johnson (DWJ) comics I've read so far is great. I was shocked that this was fully released, Netgalley just reminded me of it.
This one is still very entertaining, but it kinda feels similar to DWJ's Do A Powerbomb, since it has a group of person saving their love ones. But this one with a childish fantasy twist. Personally not my favorite DWJ but I really, really love the art it is SO DYNAMIC.
And Riley Rossmo's art, who is a divisive artist - even I sometimes didn't really like his art, but in this his art really complements DWJ's. It was beautiful. I don't know if Mike Spicer, the colorist, partnered with Rossmo before but his way of coloring also enhances Rossmo's (and DWJ's) art.
August 24, 2025
This series is art. There is nothing perfect about it and I would describe it as a beautiful mess. Illustration? Beautiful chaotic whimsy. Story? Messy heartfelt disastrous humanity (and it seriously, does not take itself too serious... if...that makes sense?). The parents are a wreck and it shows (of course they would be their child is in danger). This struggle brings out the worst of them, in the most human way possible. Mom is ready to rush in without a second thought to save her baby and Dad is trying to plot a reasonable course through a scenario that allows no time to think things through (while hesitation could have dire consequences). They could literally lose their daughter forever. This frantic journey takes place inside of a cartoon world that is very creative and quite impressively drawn. Stop and appreciate the art before the worry kicks in again. There is plenty to critique but I enjoyed the "mess" of this book the most. Can't wait to see what happens next.
October 27, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for the ARC!
I was really surprised by this graphic novel! I'm usually not the biggest fan of sci-fi driven stories, but this one really worked for me.
"The Moon is Following Us," tells the story of two parents who are attempting to rescue their daughter from another dimension of sorts. There's not much more I can say that doesn't give away what I thought was a very cool twist that happens early on.
The beginning of the story felt a bit action heavy for me, as we're just dropped straight into a battle scene. This method can often be effective but I felt like it went on too long before we were offered any backstory or context to ground us in what exactly the characters were fighting against. However, once that reveal did happen, I was totally onboard.
The cliff hanger ending absolutely got me and I can't wait to read the rest of this story!
I was really surprised by this graphic novel! I'm usually not the biggest fan of sci-fi driven stories, but this one really worked for me.
"The Moon is Following Us," tells the story of two parents who are attempting to rescue their daughter from another dimension of sorts. There's not much more I can say that doesn't give away what I thought was a very cool twist that happens early on.
The beginning of the story felt a bit action heavy for me, as we're just dropped straight into a battle scene. This method can often be effective but I felt like it went on too long before we were offered any backstory or context to ground us in what exactly the characters were fighting against. However, once that reveal did happen, I was totally onboard.
The cliff hanger ending absolutely got me and I can't wait to read the rest of this story!
October 2, 2025
I’ve been very in the DWJ hyper train for the last year and change and this might be the first thing to knock me off a little. This story felt immediately reminiscent of Joe the Barbarian, another “toys and dreams” narrative grounded in the surreal amid some real serious violence. I remember that comic sort of puttering out, and while this is only the first half of a duology, I was really disappointed by the deus ex machina ending of this volume. There’s an emotional core, but the thread about inherited generational trauma causing stagnation is really thin. Some fun character designs, with Brio reminding me a bit of Ghüs of Saga fame. If the best volume looks to be holding a similar critical average, I’ll go back. Also won’t be terribly surprised if it comes in a bit lower since I think the characters just aren’t really clicking in this one.
October 29, 2025
From the team of Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo, and Mike Spicer "The Moon is Following Us volume 1." Thanks for the copy off Netgalley before the release of volume 2 on 17 December from Image Comics.
Sam and Duncan are fighting a war they don't fully understand for their daughter. Inside her mind. Six months ago she was taken by the Cascade and now can not wake. A man, delivered by a parliament of owls so you know he is legit, offers them a chance to free her. Now they fight in her dreams along side battle hardened toys and friends from her mind.
Reasons to read:
-Eyepatch frog
-That ending makes me impairment for the conclusion
-The lengths and lines parents might or might not cross
-The escalation immediately to dream violence
Cons:
-Well that might have messed the child up
Sam and Duncan are fighting a war they don't fully understand for their daughter. Inside her mind. Six months ago she was taken by the Cascade and now can not wake. A man, delivered by a parliament of owls so you know he is legit, offers them a chance to free her. Now they fight in her dreams along side battle hardened toys and friends from her mind.
Reasons to read:
-Eyepatch frog
-That ending makes me impairment for the conclusion
-The lengths and lines parents might or might not cross
-The escalation immediately to dream violence
Cons:
-Well that might have messed the child up
July 30, 2025
The Moon Is Following Us, by Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo, Mike Spicer.
'The Moon Is Following Us' is a beautifully illustrated and heartfelt graphic novel that tells the story of parents on a journey through a strange and magical world after everything they knew has fallen apart. This book shows how powerful the bond between parent and child can be—even in the middle of chaos. It’s a story that’s easy to follow but full of deep emotions involving action, imagination, and stories that come straight from the heart.
#1 - "I knew sneaking was a bad--"
#2 - "Psychosis, paralysis, insomnia.. but never waking? It's new ground."
#3 - "I can save your baby girl, but I'll need your help to do it."
#4 - "... Mom?"
#5 - "We are Penny's nightmares. We're here to rescue you."
'The Moon Is Following Us' is a beautifully illustrated and heartfelt graphic novel that tells the story of parents on a journey through a strange and magical world after everything they knew has fallen apart. This book shows how powerful the bond between parent and child can be—even in the middle of chaos. It’s a story that’s easy to follow but full of deep emotions involving action, imagination, and stories that come straight from the heart.
#1 - "I knew sneaking was a bad--"
#2 - "Psychosis, paralysis, insomnia.. but never waking? It's new ground."
#3 - "I can save your baby girl, but I'll need your help to do it."
#4 - "... Mom?"
#5 - "We are Penny's nightmares. We're here to rescue you."
October 20, 2025
“The Moon is Following Us” is the story of parents on a journey to save their daughter. But, oh, what a journey it is. Crazy dreams, talking frogs, self-healing mothers/mothers-in-law (gotta read to understand), and more.
The question is what will parents be willing to do to save their child. What price are they willing to pay?
There is some cartoon violence and language, but other than that, this is a great adventure and lesson for all ages. The only thing I didn’t like was the dad was so weak. Hopefully, there will be some character development in the second volume.
This was a wild ride and I’m on board for Volume 2.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
The question is what will parents be willing to do to save their child. What price are they willing to pay?
There is some cartoon violence and language, but other than that, this is a great adventure and lesson for all ages. The only thing I didn’t like was the dad was so weak. Hopefully, there will be some character development in the second volume.
This was a wild ride and I’m on board for Volume 2.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
May 10, 2025
The storytelling isn't my fave. It kind of drops you into a world/situation, which I like, but then really slams on the brakes and does a bunch of infill of the *record scratch* "Yep, that's me. Bet you're wondering how I became a barbarian babe in a weird dream realm," variety.
It also plays a bit on the ol' "Wouldn't it be funny if a teddy bear was like a big tough guy" thing, which just isn't my jam.
And the places the plot goes didn't give me much to gasp about. Oo, wait, was that a gasp? No, it was a yawn. Not because this was boring, it's just a natural human thing, okay? Jesus, you wouldn't get all pissy if I sneezed and be like, "What, are you allergic to me now!?"
It also plays a bit on the ol' "Wouldn't it be funny if a teddy bear was like a big tough guy" thing, which just isn't my jam.
And the places the plot goes didn't give me much to gasp about. Oo, wait, was that a gasp? No, it was a yawn. Not because this was boring, it's just a natural human thing, okay? Jesus, you wouldn't get all pissy if I sneezed and be like, "What, are you allergic to me now!?"
June 25, 2025
This is a fun somewhat sci-fi-ish take on dreams vs nightmares. But even more so this is a wonderful story about the lengths parents go to for their children’s sake and the different mindsets that go into it from more cautious approaches to more brash approaches with a message seemingly about the importance of both instead of one extreme or the other. The twist ending where have me hooked for the next trade. The action is well-drawn though very hectic and at times hard to process. But the battles themselves definitely go into the idea of a chaotic battlefield so I don't mind and the dialogue and flow help you know the necessary details.
October 25, 2025
Thanks to Netgalley for the review copy.
How much would you do for your ailing child? What about a child who is close to death in a hellish childhood nightmare?
Let that question sink in before exploring Daniel Warren Johnson's worldscape in The Moon is Following Us. Before the full weight sinks in hang on for the ride!! Most action comics have a small starting tiff or a slow build to a final battle scene. This is NOT most action comics. The action is hard-hitting and fast-paced. Do not snooze because it moves faster than a Fast & Furious car chase. Johnson should get an award for the art and world-building alone.
How much would you do for your ailing child? What about a child who is close to death in a hellish childhood nightmare?
Let that question sink in before exploring Daniel Warren Johnson's worldscape in The Moon is Following Us. Before the full weight sinks in hang on for the ride!! Most action comics have a small starting tiff or a slow build to a final battle scene. This is NOT most action comics. The action is hard-hitting and fast-paced. Do not snooze because it moves faster than a Fast & Furious car chase. Johnson should get an award for the art and world-building alone.
October 26, 2025
⭐ Action-Packed | Supernatural Horror | Emotional Depth
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The story opens with a couple, Duncan and Sam, who are part of an intriguing team searching for their missing daughter, Penny. Early in the story, Duncan says, “I don’t want to lose myself getting Penny,” to which Sam replies, “So what if we lose ourselves?”, a line that perfectly captures the emotional conflict that fuels their journey.
Although Duncan and Sam often clash, their shared determination keeps them united as they face terrifying demonic forces and a series of unexpected twists. The artwork is vivid and cinematic, filled with action, gore, and moments of raw tenderness that balance the horror elements beautifully.
The story ends on a gripping cliffhanger that leaves you eager for the next installment.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The story opens with a couple, Duncan and Sam, who are part of an intriguing team searching for their missing daughter, Penny. Early in the story, Duncan says, “I don’t want to lose myself getting Penny,” to which Sam replies, “So what if we lose ourselves?”, a line that perfectly captures the emotional conflict that fuels their journey.
Although Duncan and Sam often clash, their shared determination keeps them united as they face terrifying demonic forces and a series of unexpected twists. The artwork is vivid and cinematic, filled with action, gore, and moments of raw tenderness that balance the horror elements beautifully.
The story ends on a gripping cliffhanger that leaves you eager for the next installment.
August 21, 2025
They say when you're a parent, you'll do anything for your kids and these two are put to the test to see if that is true. Their daughter is trapped in a dream world and they'll do whatever they need to to bring her back. I have to say this was probably the first time that I did not hate Riley Rossmo's art. Having him draw a dream world make his quirky art work. Then we get DWJ drawing the real world and there's at least one cool transition between the two.
October 21, 2025
A different type of story, that had promise, but in the end was just okay. The premise is good, parents trying to save their daughter in a dream world with the toys of the child. The artwork was alright, but not overly exciting. Overall, not bad, but it left me wanting more. I would probably read the next book to see if it gets any better. Overall, a three.
Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
April 26, 2025
Hmmm this series is not giving me high hopes. The art is wild, very imaginative, colorful and so is the story except i need a story to have a point, a ending and bit more order. Its looks like a drunk driver atm. Im not sure I’ll remember this volume and by the time the next one comes out, i will have lost interest.
3.3✨
3.3✨
June 1, 2025
DWJ has imagination in spades and it’s on full display here. Just unimaginable creatures and settings that blew my mind left and right. The pacing is maybe too fast and there’s not enough time to take a breath about what’s going on, but is has the usual heart-tugging and excellent action he’s known for so I can’t complain too much. Can’t wait for the next volume.
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