After witnessing the death of one of their own, the Absolute Ones — creators of the many universes outside of our own — frantically seek to fill the power void left by their fallen brother. With earth's existence in danger once more as gates spill monsters into our dimension, Sung Suho must answer the call and conquer the shadow dungeon while learning of his father's legendary legacy.
omgomgomgomgomgomgomg the first season of this is officially translated on tapas!! i'm freaking out!! i'm so happy i will have more to read even after finishing solo leveling because i am going through these volumes way to fast 😭
This series follows Suho, the son of our hero from the original series. Jin-ho locked his powers so that he could live normally. And now the world has changed again, and there are gates and hunters again. So far, 36 episodes have been released for the web novel, and I would read them further. However, the next chapter will be released in February as the author had an unfortunate accident, and I wish him all the best. I am loving the series so far although it's a little bit similar to the first one as Suho has to go through similar challenges but then we meet characters from the last series and it's lovely so let's go and Keep on Reading.
I have always loved comics, and I have I can. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and hope always to love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I just want to Keep on Reading.
A fun continuation from the original series that follows Suho, the son of our beloved JinWoo. Suho’s powers have been sealed, but following a traditional hero’s journey arc, they are awakened and he finds himself burdened to fight battles he recently had no idea about.
This was a cool continuation of the OG series, but it wasn’t quite anything to write home about. If you love the battles and characters from the OG series, you’ll definitely love this one as it encapsulates the same feeling and provides a sense of nostalgia. I just hope this series doesn’t fall into the shadow of its predecessor.
Song Suhu has just awakened to the legacy left by his father and entered a world he barely understood existed. As an awakened hunter with the ability to level up just like his dad the shadow Beru gives him three missions: Protect the world, find his missing mother, and restore Beru's full power. This is easier said than done though, after awakening he comes in at a mere E-rank, so with no choice if he wants to level up he opts to join raids as part of the collection crew, a relatively easy job, unfortunately for Song Suhu his father's enemies know he's awakened and they are gunning for him.
I've only been following Solo Leveling via the anime so there were definitely some spoilers in this one, so just a heads up if you are like me on that level you may want to grab the og light novels or manhwas before reading this.
What can I say it's a Solo Leveling story, seriously one of the best series that have come out recently and this is no exception. Suhu is most definitely his father's son, he just doesn't back down no matter how difficult the fight is, plus he takes everything Beru tells him in stride and gets to work. Like, I am reading a story currently where the MC is basically the chosen one (Suhu is definitely a Chosen One, it may have been his dad that picked him but he fits the profile nevertheless) and they most definitely do not want to. They rail exist it with every fiber of their being, so it was refreshing for Suhu to just be like "Cool beans, lets do this thing!"
Beru is a fun side character who I loved from the minute he was introduced! Plus we have a sentient sword who just happens to be the weapon of a Monarch Jinwoo killed so there's going to be some tense interactions there. Plus, Lycan's Fang (the name of the sword) is one of those sentient weapons who think they are the very best thing on the planet, and nothing is stronger than them so you've got a bit of an Excalibur vibe from it.
This ends on a cliffhanger that made me want to cry though!! I'm telling you guys 2026 is going to be the year of the cliffhanger!
I mean it's Solo Leveling I don't even think I have to say I recommend it!
Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, Vol. 1 is exactly the kind of sequel I was hoping for. Instead of trying to recreate Sung Jinwoo's journey, it introduces a new protagonist—his son, Suho—and gives him his own path to follow. While the story is full of familiar elements that fans of Solo Leveling will instantly recognize, it never feels like a lazy rehash. The world is bigger, the stakes are different, and there's an exciting sense that a new legend is just beginning.
Suho is an engaging main character from the very beginning. He's likable, determined, and far from overpowered, making his growth feel earned rather than inevitable. Watching him awaken his abilities and slowly step into a dangerous world filled with monsters, hunters, and mysterious forces was incredibly satisfying. His connection to the original series adds emotional weight, but he never feels overshadowed by his father's legacy.
The artwork is phenomenal. Every action sequence is dynamic and beautifully illustrated, with detailed monster designs, fluid combat, and cinematic paneling that keeps the pacing fast and exciting.
What impressed me most is how well this first volume balances nostalgia with fresh ideas. Returning fans will appreciate the references and familiar faces, while new mysteries surrounding the world's latest threats immediately pull you into the story. It lays a strong foundation without revealing too much, leaving me eager to see where Suho's journey will go next.
If you loved Solo Leveling, this sequel is absolutely worth picking up. It captures everything that made the original so addictive, intense battles, satisfying progression, and breathtaking art, while confidently building its own identity. I can't wait to continue the series!
A fun continuation of the Solo Leveling universe, but definitely one that works best if you’ve already read the original series. New readers can follow the story to some extent, but a lot of the original’s reveals and impact will be spoiled, and the emotional connection may not be the same.
My biggest issue was the format. Since Solo Leveling: Ragnarok was originally designed as a vertical-scrolling webtoon, the transition to a printed volume makes some of the pacing and visual flow feel less effective. Some of the magic of the original format is inevitably lost on the page.
Still, it’s enjoyable to return to this world, and I’m curious to see where the story goes next.
Ich muss sagen, mich hat die Story besser abgeholt, als ich gedacht haben. Ja, es ist sehr ähnlich zu Jinwoos Geschichte. Aber abgesehen, dass Beru wieder dabei ist (yay!), levelt Suho auch noch viel schneller auf und hat andere Quests. Es war teils mal etwas unübersichtlich oder schnell erzählt, hoffe aber, dass es noch mehr Easter Eggs geben wird sowie das mir der Charakter mehr ans Herz wächst. Außerdem wäre es auch cool, wenn er sich wie Jinwoo eine Gruppe von vertrauten aufbauen würde. Freue mich auf jeden Fall auf den nächsten Band!
I read the novel and liked it very much. There were lots of details I wanted to see in comic form, but sadly the story changed so much that they weren’t included. The artwork is beautiful, but I don’t like the new story at all. A reboot would be nice, but I don’t have high hopes.
(Review copy courtesy of Ize Press, Daul, JIN(REDICE STUDIO), Brix(REDICE STUDIO) and NetGalley.)
4⭐
I really feel like this would have been a 5⭐ read if not for the format.
See, most of the webtoons I’ve read have been, well, online. (Obviously.) But the few other print editions I’ve encountered rearranged the panels or provided emphasis so they could be read easily even without being able to see what was directly above. If you don’t know what I mean, Korean webtoons are generally designed as one long vertical strip of comic goodness. Taking that strip and stuffing it into a standard graphic novel without making any adjustments to account for its up-and-down orientation within limited vertical space? It can break a reader’s brain.
That, or this was reader failure. (Never underestimate my reader failure.)
The struggle bus picked my ass up and drove me through the whole book. I had a difficult time following the continuity because the layout retains that vertical flow while repeatedly breaking it across standard pages. I’m not sure whether rearranging the panels would have been too difficult or what the thinking was behind the decision, but it’s something to be aware of going in.
And actually the more I think about it, I'm not sure it could have been cut into panels. Because the art? While STUNNING, is designed to flow cohesively down the screen but is cut off sharply by page breaks. Would that have been worse if chunked into panels? Quite possibly.
Story-wise, this book is SOLID.
It’s just fun to follow the original protagonist’s kid. The author nailed the functional-orphan setup. (You know you can’t send a kid on an adventure while his parents are around. They don’t need to be dead, and in this case they aren’t, but they have to at least be off the page.) The book handles this creatively: all our MC knows is that his parents have disappeared.
One of the challenges of writing a LitRPG is making the progression system interesting, and this nails it! Leveling? Already handled. But those levels are locked away, so he doesn’t even know he has them. For reasons! Very clever.
There were a couple of plot beats that made me wonder whether I actually finished reading the original webtoon. Apparently, I have homework.
📌 TL;DR: Despite the layout issues, this was a really well-crafted story with stunning artwork that is probably best experienced in its original scrolling format.
Sung Jinwoo was able to save his friends by going back in time and defeat the other monarchs, but a new enemy appeared and while he holds back their army his son Suho needs to confront the invaders on Earth.
Suho is now in art college and still drawing Beru, but his memories and powers are still sealed, he gets into a difficult battle when some monsters break out of a gate then Beru comes to the rescue. This manhwa has even more emotional Beru in chibi form!
The author and artist changed but, even though the story is different, it's a little boring how much Suho looks like Jinwoo. I heard the manhwa story is different from the novel.
Kjekt å vende attende til kjent univers, med nytt og samstundes kjent plot, men gjevnt over ein skuffelse, nesten alt av tid går med til kamper, finnes ikkje momentum, bare skalering av problemer og motstandere, og forhaster seg gjennom dei 42 kappitla av web-novelen har lest, karrakterane har nesten inga utvikling og mangler og meiningsfult driv og liv i karrakterene, blir stastiske og repetative, gjevnt over ein dårlegare etterfølger av Solo-leveling, med fokus kun på minst spannande, og gjennomgåande forhasta momentumsbygging.
I've caught up with the available chapters. I'm really enjoying it so far, I had read that it's not as hype as Solo Leveling but after reading it I think it is hype but in a different way cause Suho's journey is not the same as Jinwoo's. Suho is pretty cool and I'm excited to see him level up. I kinda love the way he uses his abilities in his own way.
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