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Unsounded #1
The Corpse With No Eyes
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Expected 9 Jun 26- GenresFantasy
240 pages, Paperback
Expected publication June 9, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I received an ARC of this book from Iron Circus Comics in exchange for an honest review.
I CANNOT BELIEEEEEEEVE IRON CIRCUS ACTUALLY GAVE ME AN ARC OF THIS... I HAVE BEEN OVER THE MOON FOR DAAAAAAYS ABOUT IT.
Anyone who knows me knows that I have been following this comic since its early days, back when it was purely a webcomic with one indie-published print volume available; that I love it with every fiber of my being; that it gave me one of my favorite characters of all time; that it is genuinely my favorite piece of media ever. The privilege to read and review an ARC for its first print run under an honest-to-God publisher is an honor I cannot possibly put into words.
Unsounded is the tale of our betailed rogue Sette and her attack zombie (bodyguard) Duane Adelier as he escorts her to collect a debt from her cousin on behalf of her crime lord father. But there are mysteries abound within these pages, and not everything is as simple as it seems. War looms on the horizon between the countries of Alderode and Cresce, and Duane seems oddly averse to ever setting foot on Crescian soil. What could lie within these borders to have chased him so far, and that he would risk putting in his lot with a crime lord to keep his secret safe?
This first volume contains the first five chapters of our tale. The art remains absolutely gorgeous, and the writing spectacular with characters whose wit still cracks me up to this day. Its worldbuidling is enrapturing, with a magic system that is amongst my favorite in the fantasy genre. Reading these first few chapters again really showcases the breadcrumbs that have been laid for the reader from the very beginning for the plot that unfolds as the story progresses. Cope is meticulous when it comes to the details of her world, and every pixel on the page has a purpose. The care she's taken in weaving this tale is evident, especially as the plot REALLY gets underway in later chapters.
I have nothing but praise for everything about Unsounded. Sette is a joy and absolutely hilarious with her roguish ways, and the perfect foil for the much more upright and righteous Rector Duane Adelier. Their banter is so funny and engaging. Even rereading these chapters for the umpteenth time had me cracking up.
And, of course, there is Quigley. My beloved. He is so goddamn funny with his endless dry wit and nihilism. I needed to toss him a mention. He is so important to me.
But, please, if you love fantasy and gorgeous art and truly human characters that are all on the run from their worst days as they yearn to live in their best world, I beg you to please pick this up at your local bookstore when this drops in the summer. It's more important now than ever before to support art made by humans, for humans, about humans.
Read Unsounded! Support indie creators!! And a big giant THANK YOU to Iron Circus Comics for this ARC <3
I CANNOT BELIEEEEEEEVE IRON CIRCUS ACTUALLY GAVE ME AN ARC OF THIS... I HAVE BEEN OVER THE MOON FOR DAAAAAAYS ABOUT IT.
Anyone who knows me knows that I have been following this comic since its early days, back when it was purely a webcomic with one indie-published print volume available; that I love it with every fiber of my being; that it gave me one of my favorite characters of all time; that it is genuinely my favorite piece of media ever. The privilege to read and review an ARC for its first print run under an honest-to-God publisher is an honor I cannot possibly put into words.
Unsounded is the tale of our betailed rogue Sette and her attack zombie (bodyguard) Duane Adelier as he escorts her to collect a debt from her cousin on behalf of her crime lord father. But there are mysteries abound within these pages, and not everything is as simple as it seems. War looms on the horizon between the countries of Alderode and Cresce, and Duane seems oddly averse to ever setting foot on Crescian soil. What could lie within these borders to have chased him so far, and that he would risk putting in his lot with a crime lord to keep his secret safe?
This first volume contains the first five chapters of our tale. The art remains absolutely gorgeous, and the writing spectacular with characters whose wit still cracks me up to this day. Its worldbuidling is enrapturing, with a magic system that is amongst my favorite in the fantasy genre. Reading these first few chapters again really showcases the breadcrumbs that have been laid for the reader from the very beginning for the plot that unfolds as the story progresses. Cope is meticulous when it comes to the details of her world, and every pixel on the page has a purpose. The care she's taken in weaving this tale is evident, especially as the plot REALLY gets underway in later chapters.
I have nothing but praise for everything about Unsounded. Sette is a joy and absolutely hilarious with her roguish ways, and the perfect foil for the much more upright and righteous Rector Duane Adelier. Their banter is so funny and engaging. Even rereading these chapters for the umpteenth time had me cracking up.
And, of course, there is Quigley. My beloved. He is so goddamn funny with his endless dry wit and nihilism. I needed to toss him a mention. He is so important to me.
But, please, if you love fantasy and gorgeous art and truly human characters that are all on the run from their worst days as they yearn to live in their best world, I beg you to please pick this up at your local bookstore when this drops in the summer. It's more important now than ever before to support art made by humans, for humans, about humans.
Read Unsounded! Support indie creators!! And a big giant THANK YOU to Iron Circus Comics for this ARC <3
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Why I assumed this would be in more of a ‘Graphic Novel’ style instead of a ‘Comic Book’ style… I simply do not know.
(For those who do not understand the difference or what the heck I’m talking about.) To me 'Graphic Novels' are more illustration heavy and 'Comics' are more word heavy. If that makes sense? That is just how I’ve always thought about it in my head. Like, old marvel comics have pictures and illustrations, but they normally have A LOT more text.
With that being said, it was fine for what it is. I just wasn’t expecting so much text and I should have lol. Fun read, just not what I expected going in. Duane was quite enjoyable all on his own and I related to him so much! Though, I will say, his patience is incredible! I would have taken Sette right back to her stinkin’ father. WITHIN THE HOUR.
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars.
My thanks to Iron Circus Comics, the Author, and NetGalley for the Digital ARC. This book is expected to be published June 9th, 2026! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧Bye~Bye~
(For those who do not understand the difference or what the heck I’m talking about.) To me 'Graphic Novels' are more illustration heavy and 'Comics' are more word heavy. If that makes sense? That is just how I’ve always thought about it in my head. Like, old marvel comics have pictures and illustrations, but they normally have A LOT more text.
With that being said, it was fine for what it is. I just wasn’t expecting so much text and I should have lol. Fun read, just not what I expected going in. Duane was quite enjoyable all on his own and I related to him so much! Though, I will say, his patience is incredible! I would have taken Sette right back to her stinkin’ father. WITHIN THE HOUR.
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars.
My thanks to Iron Circus Comics, the Author, and NetGalley for the Digital ARC. This book is expected to be published June 9th, 2026! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧Bye~Bye~
March 24, 2026
This was so cute! The humor was fantastic and I cannot wait to see what these two are up to and how the story continues moving into volume 2!
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