Rat Queens #8

Rat Queens (Single Issues) #8

by Kurtis J. Wiebe, Roc Upchurch (Illustrator)

"THE FAR REACHING TENTACLES OF N'RYGOTH," PART THREE

If your enemy is just too damn strong, well...when you can't beat ‘em, join ‘em. And then from the safety of their trust, that's when you kill ‘em with a good rusty blade to the spine. Rat Queens style.

Genres: Comics, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Fiction, Comic Book, Magic

31 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2014

About the author

Kurtis Wiebe is a Vancouver, Canada based author. The founder and CEO of Vast Vision Publishing, he comes from a two decades long career in comics and games. He is the co-creator of over ten original comic series and a content creator spanning podcasts, live streams and other digital media. His stories have garnered multiple industry awards including two coveted Shuster’s for best writer.

Reviews

[Tar Buendía · Rating 5 out of 5]

Historia de Violet, buenas leñes, cosas de familia y mujeres con barba.

No podría ser mejor.

[Zian B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The transition from issue #7 to this one was confusing, but I still liked it. It was interesting to see Violet’s home life before she left.

[PuniPoli · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

[Jodi_ice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cawpile: 7.57 4*

[Tarot · Rating 5 out of 5]

2/5 stars for Rat Queens, Vol. 2: The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth~

1/1 for plot
1/1 for characters and character development
1/1 for writing style (and art style)
1/1 for pace
1/1 for world-building

Same badass shenanigans you'd expect after the first volume. My one complaint is that the art in the second half looks a bit sloppy compared to the first half, such as very bold, scribbly outlines instead slim, clean outlines.

My review of Rat Queens Free Preview

My review of Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery

My review of Rat Queens, Vol. 2: The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth

[R.J.K. Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, slight spoiler or not, I'm sure we all knew the beard issue would arrive eventually. For being all backstory unrelated to the current major plot arc, it had a lot going for it with the family tension and the hint at an explanation of the Rat Queens name origin - though I did want a bit more explaining of certain tensions... Nice little pull back into main plot arc at the end there - I suppose the writer had to affirm they hadn't forgotten major shit was actually happening despite the obligatory reminiscing.

[Liz N · Rating 5 out of 5]

Possibly a new favorite issue in this series for me. Violet's back story is so moving (and hits maybe a little close to home in many ways) and the tie-in to the present day was really striking. And I love the nod to the origin of the rat standard.

Anyway, this one made me tear up at my desk. Seriously.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This issue is better, I loved it, and I get to know more about Violet, she's great, her struggle is real and relatable and the last scene with Hannah, was just magnificent! 5 stars! I def crave for the next issue now!!!

[Ria · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect complement to my Saga and Chew binges. Weird and oh so wonderful.

[Krista M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This might have been my favorite issue yet and that's saying a lot.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved getting the flashback to Violet's bearded days.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed at Women Write About Comics: http://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2014...

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Rats are the harbingers of impending destruction."

This series is my very favorite thing.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clearly, today is the day I did some catching up on my comixology subscriptions. I am madly in love with this series, I want moooore.

[Imane · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite so far. I loved how Violet's mom reacted to her daughter's "F*ck tradition"-moment. I loved everything about this.

[Sierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awwww. Well, that was nice!

[Michelle Gutkin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spoiler. It's all Violet all the time. And it is awesome.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The frame of this issue was perfect.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

We get Violet's backstory of how she leaves home to become her own woman. LOVE.

[Scout · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite issue so far. I love Violet so much.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even if you are not a comic reader if you enjoy fantasy this series is worth a look.

[Tony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice way to bring in some back story.