Under the Oak Tree: The Comic, Vol. 3

Under the Oak Tree (The Comic) #3

by P . (Illustrator), Suji Kim, Seomal (Adapter)

Their passion is undeniable, but can their love survive the winter? The third volume of the official webcomic based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Suji Kim.

As the first snow falls over Anatol, Maxi begins to settle into her new life as the wife of Riftan Calypse. But even as she makes progress in her magical studies with Ruth, her fear that Riftan will discover she’s not a proper noblewoman continues to darken her thoughts. Worse, she seems to unwittingly spark his temper at every turn.

With reports of monsters migrating into Anatolium and the prospect of noble guests arriving come spring, Maxi must prove her arcane skill to herself—and to the Remdragon Knights—in order to prepare for the new season ahead.

This volume collects episodes 46–64 of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webcomic on MANTA.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Romance, Fantasy, Manhwa, Manga, Comics, Adult

352 pages, Hardcover

First published July 21, 2026

Reviews

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly adore both the novels and the web comic adaptation so much and look forward to each new book with absolute glee. The novel is much further on than the comic version so this Volume basically retreads story beats I’m already familiar with but I love being able to actually see the characters and the world in picture form.

This Volume is a bit more slow going than the previous Volumes but I do think it picks up towards the end and I love seeing Maxi coming into her own as a character.

I now endure the painful wait for Volume Four but I do still have the third novel to delve into in the meantime.

My addiction to this series is going nowhere anytime soon. xD

[Ariel Pomputius · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is not complicated and this relationship is not one to aspire to, but it's still a page-turner for me. Maybe we are tapping into some of my earliest romance novel reading (Johanna Lindsey, for my sins) and it's pleasing in a nostalgic way? Or maybe I just love a lazy, sarcastic, grumpy mage and a medieval fantasy setting? It has the nutritional value of spun sugar, but the memory of the narrative lingers long after the content dissolves under a critical eye.

[Andrea Sanz · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,75⭐️ amo

[Quin Lancaster · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mixed feelings on these books. On one hand I find the love interest intolerable and borderline abusive (at one point he decides that the MC can’t be alone with another man and orders a servant to follow her 24/7) on the other hand, the art is pretty and reading it is like eating popcorn so I’m probably going to read the next one too. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Mathou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Magie glaciale

Je ne lis pas ce roman graphique pour les rebondissements ou bien l’originalité des péripéties.
Je lis cette série pour me vider la tête et lire une belle histoire d’amour.
Ce troisième tome est à l’image des deux précédents. On continue de suivre l’histoire de Maxi, abusée par sa famille jusqu’à son mariage.
La relation entre les deux personnages principaux se développe, de nouveaux enjeux de magie sont amenés, de nouveaux antagonistes font leurs preuves comme le chevalier blond, et de nouvelles péripéties se dessinent, comme la venue de la princesse Agnes au château.
C’est beau, c’est divertissant, c’est plein d’amour.
Beau et agréable, le graphisme se marie parfaitement avec l’histoire et on se laisse emporter facilement.

[FER · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay, maybe I'm just not into this story anymore. There are moments of intrigue and intensity–the ride through the snow, her magic training, and squire beat downs, but these are few and far between so many sitting at a library table letting Ruth explain it all. It's not an engaging reading experience. Also! The implied head while they're fresh off a huge moment of miscommunication leading to insecurity was horrifying actually. That wasn't sexy or intimate or loving. She did that like a kicked puppy begs for forgiveness when they did nothing wrong. While I understand that action is very inline with Maxi's headspace, I'm upset Riftan allowed it. Overall, I'm glad to Maxi's continued journey to confidence and magic and autonomy, but it lacks a certain hook to make me excited for the next volume. Yes, even of a challenger princess just appeared. I don't really care anymore.

[Aleeza · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

AHHHH I loved this volume so much!! 😭💖✨ One of my absolute favorite scenes was finally in this volume, and I was laughing so hard. 😂🤣💀 The scene where Maxi got drunk will never stop being funny to me. 🍷🤭💕

The artwork was absolutely gorgeous, as always. 🎨✨ I seriously love seeing the story come to life in comic form. Every volume makes me fall in love with this series all over again. 🥹🫶📖💚

AND OF COURSE... it had to end on a cliffhanger. 😭😩💔 Now I have to wait who knows how long for the next volume. 🥲⏳ The wait is actually torture. 😭💀

I already need volume 4!! 🥹💚

[Sydney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite comic series coming out right now. Even though it takes place in this fantastical world with monsters and knights, everything just feels so grounded and real. The tension is common in the real world. The pacing is slow and comforting at the same time. Even what is considered filler makes your heart warm and eases your stress. This is just a perfect feel good series to me.

[Amanda Ho · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this so much! The only thing for me is I guess I’m very new to comics… and they are so very behind the novel on volume 3. I guess until this volume I hadn’t realized just how behind it was. I can’t wait to see the next volume of the comic! It is so good and so fun to see the correlating pictures/graphics.

[Sara De La Cruz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like I’m only reading this now for the fmc’s own like personal journey/character growth. Every time the mmc is super involved in the scene I just get annoyed. Lol which makes me question if I even want to keep reading, but once again, I just want to see her grow into herself!!!

Also, the illustrations are just so pretty ahhaha

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awww... Maxi is finding her voice more! I love the art style and it is in color! Always seems too short when reading though. Find myself whisked off into their world. Ended on a cliffy and that made me super sad. I want to see Riftan's face as he looks at Maxi in that amazing dress!

[Paulina Sulaiman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah come on! How dare you end the comic that way! I need to know more! The art is still beautiful and you can see the art changed slightly and improved. Such a lovely story. It is quite admirable to she Maxi growing and her working on her magic and her speech improving.

[Kiki✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨ Lore really built upon
✨ Characters developed
✨Enjoying the romance more

[Johnea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Didn't feel well so I laid in bed and read it all morning!

[Larita Lectora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read on Manta. I love this story soooooo much ♥️

[J&K Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving this series.

Great series to enjoy. The details in the graphics, the characters and plott development. Can't wait to see what happens after the last plot cliff hanger.

[Jenna Alcock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maxi is trying so hard to improve herself and feel usefull. It is horrible to have such little confidence in oneself. Nice to see them both grow, though were is this going to go with this princess.

[Jacquie Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

If Riftan could talk about his feelings that'd be great. Maxi is out there trying to be the best, most useful wife and not feeling good enough

[Allie Ryan]

I’m going to stop the series here—there is just something lacking for me and while I do like the art style, not really enjoying myself at this point.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t want to wait for Volume 4!
I am so happy Maxi is improving in her speech and magic.
I wish they would communicate better though.

[⎊Annie⎊ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Agnes is so fucking pretty omg …

Come on Maxi, girl, you can do it 😭

[Arzu · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wouldn’t even be surprised if she’s pregnant
But omfg why is the princess here. Is she gonna get jealous and finally confess her feelings? Dear lord what a slow burn

[Kareena · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one is beautiful, as all of them are. This one is a bit on the slower side. Not as much happens but their relationship is developing. It definitely ends on a cliffhanger.

[Read With Chey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very much looking forward to volume 4!

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing continuation of the series. If you enjoyed vol 2 of the comic then this is a no brainer. Illustrations are on-point with the story.

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfection, as always. ⛰️❄️

[Kiley · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 stars

[Emi Porter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Couldn't stop reading this book so found it on Readmanga! Beautiful story.