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Years after Peter Pan’s adventures with Wendy Darling, the boy who wouldn't grow up is now the last one in Neverland still clinging to his adventurous youth.
Meanwhile in London, Wendy also yearns for childhood and its freedom from responsibility as she rails against the transition to adulthood and her family’s expectations.
As their desires create a mirror of fantasy and reality, a disastrous encounter with the aging Captain Hook becomes the catalyst for Peter’s realization that Neverland is growing up without him.
But will the two of them find each other once again to carry on their age-old adventures… or is this truly the final threshold of their adolescence in this modern take on a classic tale from legendary writer Dan Panosian (Alice Never After, Canary), and rising star artist Alessio Avallone!
Meanwhile in London, Wendy also yearns for childhood and its freedom from responsibility as she rails against the transition to adulthood and her family’s expectations.
As their desires create a mirror of fantasy and reality, a disastrous encounter with the aging Captain Hook becomes the catalyst for Peter’s realization that Neverland is growing up without him.
But will the two of them find each other once again to carry on their age-old adventures… or is this truly the final threshold of their adolescence in this modern take on a classic tale from legendary writer Dan Panosian (Alice Never After, Canary), and rising star artist Alessio Avallone!
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Published March 19, 2025
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January 30, 2026
Thank you to netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I have a lot of nostalgia for the Peter Pan story, and I’ve always been a huge fan of Tinkerbell, so I was naturally drawn to The Last Boy. It’s a very different take that strips away a lot of the whimsy and really interrogates what eternal childhood actually looks like. In this version, Peter isn’t just flawed. He’s emotionally stunted, selfish, and kind of an ass. The story makes it clear how much damage he leaves behind, especially to the people who care about him
I have a lot of nostalgia for the Peter Pan story, and I’ve always been a huge fan of Tinkerbell, so I was naturally drawn to The Last Boy. It’s a very different take that strips away a lot of the whimsy and really interrogates what eternal childhood actually looks like. In this version, Peter isn’t just flawed. He’s emotionally stunted, selfish, and kind of an ass. The story makes it clear how much damage he leaves behind, especially to the people who care about him
January 28, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for reading!
I used to be really obsessed with Peter Pan since childhood, and because of that, I wanted to read this comic. I’m not disappointed at all that I chose to do so.
First of all, I would like to mention the art — it is wonderful. The vivid colors catch your eye, and the framing is spot on. I spent quite a lot of time looking at some pages. Also, the main and additional covers are a chef’s kiss. They have great attention to detail, and the shadows, lighting, and different artists' perspectives are charming.
Secondly, it was a dynamic read that I enjoyed for a few hours. As for the plot itself, there was no “wow” effect, but I don’t think there needed to be one. However, I wasn’t expecting the plot twist in the middle of the book. Overall, it’s a pretty simple story, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad.
I liked how the author developed Wendy’s and Peter Pan’s characters — they still had the vibe of the original books. And It is a great advantage of this comic!
On the other hand, I didn’t get enough backstory about the pirates, especially Captain Hook, to fully believe in what they were saying and in their character development. But for a 140-page volume, I think it is acceptable.
In conclusion, this comic reminded me of joyful moments from my childhood, and I truly appreciate it for that feeling💚
I used to be really obsessed with Peter Pan since childhood, and because of that, I wanted to read this comic. I’m not disappointed at all that I chose to do so.
First of all, I would like to mention the art — it is wonderful. The vivid colors catch your eye, and the framing is spot on. I spent quite a lot of time looking at some pages. Also, the main and additional covers are a chef’s kiss. They have great attention to detail, and the shadows, lighting, and different artists' perspectives are charming.
Secondly, it was a dynamic read that I enjoyed for a few hours. As for the plot itself, there was no “wow” effect, but I don’t think there needed to be one. However, I wasn’t expecting the plot twist in the middle of the book. Overall, it’s a pretty simple story, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad.
I liked how the author developed Wendy’s and Peter Pan’s characters — they still had the vibe of the original books. And It is a great advantage of this comic!
On the other hand, I didn’t get enough backstory about the pirates, especially Captain Hook, to fully believe in what they were saying and in their character development. But for a 140-page volume, I think it is acceptable.
In conclusion, this comic reminded me of joyful moments from my childhood, and I truly appreciate it for that feeling💚
January 16, 2026
Thanks Netgalley and publisher for a bit of nostalgia!
Now I’m not really loving this “reimagining” of Peter Pan as I felt it was all over the place and the ending was clearly unfinished. I thought the whole thing with Wendy having a fiancé was unnecessary like we hardly see the man much even tho he seemed nice I guess?
But hey, if you are into Peter Pan from childhood, you can check this out if you want!
Now I’m not really loving this “reimagining” of Peter Pan as I felt it was all over the place and the ending was clearly unfinished. I thought the whole thing with Wendy having a fiancé was unnecessary like we hardly see the man much even tho he seemed nice I guess?
But hey, if you are into Peter Pan from childhood, you can check this out if you want!
April 3, 2025
So everyone in Never Never land is all grown up except Peter Pan. And now he hasn't grown up mentally either and is bullying the rest? Hmm, let's give this one more chance...
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April 17, 2025It's only issue one and so short that I don't have an opinion on it. Interested to see where it will go.
March 26, 2026
I definitely have a lot of nostalgia for Peter Pan, and so this was the perfect introduction as my first graphic novel!
While this reimagined Peter Pan story after Wendy Darling has grown does evoke some of the same feelings as the nostalgic Peter Pan of my youth, I also felt similar to this Peter as the version in the show Once Upon a Time. For those who haven't watched that show, he is NOT a good guy in that show. We kind of see what happens when a boy refuses to grow up, but everyone else in his life has grown and moved on with their own families. But they still indulge him when he comes calling (which, why?)
We switch back and forth between Peter's story and Wendy's, seeing that it is Wendy once again telling Peter's story. And even though she is grown, she remains her younger self at heart, telling these stories to her father and the neighborhood children. I did appreciate the sage advice that Wendy received from one of the girls that she tells these stories to, even while Wendy's mother is pushing her to marry. Poor Wendy's fiancé, who really seems like a nice guy and supportive of her dreams to publish. But he's just not the guy that she wants, and she probably needs a guy with a little more whimsy. Despite he being supportive during this story, I can see him changing later and wanting her to be the wife he thinks she needs to be later. She really needs someone who challenges her but also matches her whimsy, which she might've found in the end...
I did find it quite interesting as to who the villain of this story was in Peter's story, and then him ending with actually leaving Neverland. I wonder why he wouldn't be able to grow up while staying there, which has been his home for quite a long time. After all, we see that Tiger Lily and the Lost Boys have grown up and made families of their own. But instead we see what might be in Wendy's world. And seeing the change in the coloring of the graphics moving from Peter's story while Wendy's story is in sepia tones to finally seeing more color in Wendy's story at the end, we get the feeling that she might finally find the right fiancé for her.
Some favorite scenes:
"What are you going to be when you've grown up all the way?" "What do you mean 'When I'm grown up all the way?' Don't I look grown up to you?" "You do. But you're still playing with toys."
"Mother tended to his comfort, John helped him with his suffering. I did the best I could to give him company... but you helped him escape his sickbed."
"Your stories filled us with dreams. Adventures. Fantasy. They helped shape us both into who we are today... Our father loved your spirit and sense of adventure. I think we all live through your stories a bit. I know I do."
I received an advanced review copy from the publisher and NetGalley. This review contains my honest opinion and is being left voluntarily.
While this reimagined Peter Pan story after Wendy Darling has grown does evoke some of the same feelings as the nostalgic Peter Pan of my youth, I also felt similar to this Peter as the version in the show Once Upon a Time. For those who haven't watched that show, he is NOT a good guy in that show. We kind of see what happens when a boy refuses to grow up, but everyone else in his life has grown and moved on with their own families. But they still indulge him when he comes calling (which, why?)
We switch back and forth between Peter's story and Wendy's, seeing that it is Wendy once again telling Peter's story. And even though she is grown, she remains her younger self at heart, telling these stories to her father and the neighborhood children. I did appreciate the sage advice that Wendy received from one of the girls that she tells these stories to, even while Wendy's mother is pushing her to marry. Poor Wendy's fiancé, who really seems like a nice guy and supportive of her dreams to publish. But he's just not the guy that she wants, and she probably needs a guy with a little more whimsy. Despite he being supportive during this story, I can see him changing later and wanting her to be the wife he thinks she needs to be later. She really needs someone who challenges her but also matches her whimsy, which she might've found in the end...
I did find it quite interesting as to who the villain of this story was in Peter's story, and then him ending with actually leaving Neverland. I wonder why he wouldn't be able to grow up while staying there, which has been his home for quite a long time. After all, we see that Tiger Lily and the Lost Boys have grown up and made families of their own. But instead we see what might be in Wendy's world. And seeing the change in the coloring of the graphics moving from Peter's story while Wendy's story is in sepia tones to finally seeing more color in Wendy's story at the end, we get the feeling that she might finally find the right fiancé for her.
Some favorite scenes:
"What are you going to be when you've grown up all the way?" "What do you mean 'When I'm grown up all the way?' Don't I look grown up to you?" "You do. But you're still playing with toys."
"Mother tended to his comfort, John helped him with his suffering. I did the best I could to give him company... but you helped him escape his sickbed."
"Your stories filled us with dreams. Adventures. Fantasy. They helped shape us both into who we are today... Our father loved your spirit and sense of adventure. I think we all live through your stories a bit. I know I do."
I received an advanced review copy from the publisher and NetGalley. This review contains my honest opinion and is being left voluntarily.
January 28, 2026
Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy of this graphic novel for an honest review!
I really enjoyed this comic book! The art style was beautiful and I loved the difference in how reality for Wendy was perceived as muted and dull while Neverland is bright, vivid, and colorful!
Going back and forth into Wendy's and Peter Pan's point of view was very intriguing and I didn't want to set this down, I wanted to know what would happen next, keeping me interested the entire time.
I can understand why Peter Pan didn't want to grow up and in another way, Wendy didn't either. She wanted to focus on her writing, and her passions. Everyone around Peter Pan grew up except him, he stayed young, and in a way selfish and a bit of a bully to them in the beginning, but I love the progression of both of them as the story progressed.
It did feel all over the place and rushed at times but I understood what was happening.
Over all, I enjoyed this comic and would love to add it to my book collection, I definitely want to read the other comics!
I really enjoyed this comic book! The art style was beautiful and I loved the difference in how reality for Wendy was perceived as muted and dull while Neverland is bright, vivid, and colorful!
Going back and forth into Wendy's and Peter Pan's point of view was very intriguing and I didn't want to set this down, I wanted to know what would happen next, keeping me interested the entire time.
I can understand why Peter Pan didn't want to grow up and in another way, Wendy didn't either. She wanted to focus on her writing, and her passions. Everyone around Peter Pan grew up except him, he stayed young, and in a way selfish and a bit of a bully to them in the beginning, but I love the progression of both of them as the story progressed.
It did feel all over the place and rushed at times but I understood what was happening.
Over all, I enjoyed this comic and would love to add it to my book collection, I definitely want to read the other comics!
February 12, 2026
The boy who never wanted to grow up faces the consequences of it, while the girl who had to grow up would rather not...
This is a pretty straightforward story alternating between Peter in Neverland facing a mysterious Phantom King (gee, I wonder where THAT came from...) and Wendy in England resisting the societal expectations her mother keeps pushing on her. Eventually Peter learns and grows while Wendy... doesn't? But following her dreams is good, I guess?
The art is lovely and it is a visually interesting contrast between the bright colors of Neverland and the muted grays of England. The story gets a little muddled by the end and I had to re-read some panels to realize what happened but for the most part it was a quick and satisfying read.
Recommended for Peter Pan fans who want to see a grown-up sequel.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy.
This is a pretty straightforward story alternating between Peter in Neverland facing a mysterious Phantom King (gee, I wonder where THAT came from...) and Wendy in England resisting the societal expectations her mother keeps pushing on her. Eventually Peter learns and grows while Wendy... doesn't? But following her dreams is good, I guess?
The art is lovely and it is a visually interesting contrast between the bright colors of Neverland and the muted grays of England. The story gets a little muddled by the end and I had to re-read some panels to realize what happened but for the most part it was a quick and satisfying read.
Recommended for Peter Pan fans who want to see a grown-up sequel.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy.
February 6, 2026
I quite literally GASPED. And then couldn't seem to stop gasping? I spent the last 20% of this comic sucking in air like a fish. I was absolutely not expecting this short little book to have so many surprising twists and turns. While this is NOT a comic for children, it is an entertaining and memorable take on the classic Peter Pan story.
I loved the art. It was nostalgic and whimsical. I wasn't as fond of the chapter break art, however. It was a different, more three-dimensional style. I personally prefer the more traditional comic style illustrations used throughout the narration.
Thank you to NetGalley, Boom! Studios, Dan Panosian, and Alessio Avallone for this advanced reader copy. This review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.
I loved the art. It was nostalgic and whimsical. I wasn't as fond of the chapter break art, however. It was a different, more three-dimensional style. I personally prefer the more traditional comic style illustrations used throughout the narration.
Thank you to NetGalley, Boom! Studios, Dan Panosian, and Alessio Avallone for this advanced reader copy. This review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.
January 25, 2026
Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy of this graphic novel for an honest review.
this was a fun read where we went between neverland where we follow perter pan and our world where we follow Wendy, going back and fourth between the two was interesting & kept me really engaged.
I felt more for Wendy's story then I did Peter pans & in his story i didn't like how Peter was he came across as ignorant and stubborn as well as not being reasonable but ran on his emotions and his one sided view point at things.
I would buy this to add to my collection
3.5 stars
this was a fun read where we went between neverland where we follow perter pan and our world where we follow Wendy, going back and fourth between the two was interesting & kept me really engaged.
I felt more for Wendy's story then I did Peter pans & in his story i didn't like how Peter was he came across as ignorant and stubborn as well as not being reasonable but ran on his emotions and his one sided view point at things.
I would buy this to add to my collection
3.5 stars
March 21, 2026
The story of Peter Pan and his exploits in Neverland was one of my favorites growing up as a young child- this rendition of the boy who never grew up was a good story. I enjoyed the two different POV'S of Peter and his friends in Neverland along with Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, the pirate crew and the big bad new villain known as The Phantom as well as to the present day with Wendy Darling, her mother and the children with whom she told stories to and entertained in her free time from writing.
A fast paced, suspenseful read with a good twist and a well written cliffhanger in the end.
Thankyou to Net galley and the publisher for an arc of this comic.
A fast paced, suspenseful read with a good twist and a well written cliffhanger in the end.
Thankyou to Net galley and the publisher for an arc of this comic.
January 12, 2026
Okay admittedly I wasn't 100% sure what was actually happening but I still really enjoyed what I read. The illustrations were lovely and I loved the ending.
Florence's role confused me. She seemed to be everywhere and I was expecting her to be a part of some big twist but she wasn't. I feel like more could have been done with her. I'll definitely pick up more of Dan's graphic novels
Florence's role confused me. She seemed to be everywhere and I was expecting her to be a part of some big twist but she wasn't. I feel like more could have been done with her. I'll definitely pick up more of Dan's graphic novels
February 2, 2026
Honestly felt I waited the whole time for the two stories to connect and it happened but it was a Cliffhanger. The two stories were good though. with a new villain after Peter killing Hook and Wendy struggling with the roles of a woman in their society. it’s a good book, but I’ll be not in a rush to read the sequel.
May 6, 2025
Same woke talking points you are fed in every other comic issue these days, but now you get to pay to see them in Peter Pan's world.
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