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The Adventure Zone Graphic Novels #7
The Adventure Zone, Vol. 7: Story and Song
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Expected 14 Jul 26The triumphant final installment in the #1 New York Times-bestselling Adventure Zone graphic novel series, a meta-fictional D&D adventure story based on the smash hit podcast.
After six beloved and bestselling installments, The Adventure Zone series returns one final time for a grand Story and Song. Our heroes—Taako, Magnus, and Merle—are about to discover the long-lost truths about themselves, their shared history, and the nature of the threat they’ve been facing since they first agreed to join the Bureau of Balance. But just as their eyes are opened to the truth—mere moments after being reunited with long-lost loved ones—the forces that have hunted them for all these years catch up in a spectacularly horrifying fashion.
After six beloved and bestselling installments, The Adventure Zone series returns one final time for a grand Story and Song. Our heroes—Taako, Magnus, and Merle—are about to discover the long-lost truths about themselves, their shared history, and the nature of the threat they’ve been facing since they first agreed to join the Bureau of Balance. But just as their eyes are opened to the truth—mere moments after being reunited with long-lost loved ones—the forces that have hunted them for all these years catch up in a spectacularly horrifying fashion.
416 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication July 14, 2026
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About the author
Clint McElroy
42 books854 followersClint McElroy is the father of Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy. He does the Adventure Zone podcast with them and has also appeared on several Maximum Fun donors-only bonus episodes.
Clint is the Ultimate Dad.
Clint is the Ultimate Dad.
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October 23, 2025
I can’t Waitttt 🥺
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you NetGalley, First Second and the authors for this advanced reader copy
The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance is one of my comfort podcast listens, I can’t even count how many times I’ve listened to it, so to be able to read and review the final book in their graphic novel series meant the world to me. They managed to combine two of the most important arcs, Stolen Century and Story and Song, into this last book without losing the heart, humor and joy that made the podcast so amazing. Carey Pietsch’s art added so much to this already amazing story, the emotions and heart of the story are in every facial expression, color, and tiny detail. I cried at the end, and while I’m sad it’s over I’m so grateful they brought this story to life.
The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance is one of my comfort podcast listens, I can’t even count how many times I’ve listened to it, so to be able to read and review the final book in their graphic novel series meant the world to me. They managed to combine two of the most important arcs, Stolen Century and Story and Song, into this last book without losing the heart, humor and joy that made the podcast so amazing. Carey Pietsch’s art added so much to this already amazing story, the emotions and heart of the story are in every facial expression, color, and tiny detail. I cried at the end, and while I’m sad it’s over I’m so grateful they brought this story to life.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
*Thank you to 23rd Street Press and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*
It's rare that an adaptation surpasses the source material, but Story and Song ding dang did it. They captured all of the drama of this final story arc without losing the trademark McElroy humor. The art, the colors, the romance, everything was just spot on. (Needs more Garfield, but I'm not going to complain.) The action scenes were so dynamic, Carey Petsch absolutely killed it on the art. I'm pretty sure she invented at least 7 new colors (not to mention some quite interesting onomatopoeias).
Now I just want to go back and reread the entire series.
It's rare that an adaptation surpasses the source material, but Story and Song ding dang did it. They captured all of the drama of this final story arc without losing the trademark McElroy humor. The art, the colors, the romance, everything was just spot on. (Needs more Garfield, but I'm not going to complain.) The action scenes were so dynamic, Carey Petsch absolutely killed it on the art. I'm pretty sure she invented at least 7 new colors (not to mention some quite interesting onomatopoeias).
Now I just want to go back and reread the entire series.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
No matter what reread or listen, Magnus reuniting with Julia never fails to get me. While there are some things I miss from the podcast, I think overall this whole series does a great job as an adaptation, especially capturing the feelings of listening to the podcast and I love that all of the most iconic/memorable lines were preserved in this medium.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I can't say how many times I've listened to the Bureau of Balance campaign. It's always bittersweet for it to end, and I still find it moving. This final volume does its best, and what it produces is nothing to dismiss out of hand, but it had big shoes to fill.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
HUGE thank you to NetGalley and First Second Books for the ARC! I can't believe how lucky I got!
When the end is so good, you have to go back and reread the series to see the entire picture come together. Full RTC closer to release date
When the end is so good, you have to go back and reread the series to see the entire picture come together. Full RTC closer to release date
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to the publisher for this free eARC! All opinions are my own.
We learn Takko, Merle, and Magnus's origin story and join them in the battle against The Hunger.#NetGalley #TheAdventureZoneStoryAndSong
We learn Takko, Merle, and Magnus's origin story and join them in the battle against The Hunger.#NetGalley #TheAdventureZoneStoryAndSong
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What an ending!! I'm going to miss them all and their wild adventures plus everyone they collected along the way! I was caught by surprise at every turn and I might've cried during one part of the epilogue, well, no, maybe during all of it. They've come a long way!
It's hard to say goodbye!
It's hard to say goodbye!
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February 5, 2026I'm so ready to sob my eyes out over my 7 birds
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