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The Woods
The Woods, Vol. 3: New London
On October 16, 2013, 437 students, 52 teachers, and 24 additional staff from Bay Point Preparatory High School in suburban Milwaukee, WI vanished without a trace, finding themselves countless light years away in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. Now, having barely escaped their confrontation with the swarm, the hunters have led Adrian, Karen, Calder, and the others to their breathtaking home base. But just when they think they may have found answers to what brought them to this alien world, a horror from the teens' past rears its ugly head...
112 pages, Paperback
First published January 19, 2016
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About the author
James Tynion IV
1,681 books2,020 followersPrior to his first professional work, Tynion was a student of Scott Snyder's at Sarah Lawrence College. A few years later, he worked as for Vertigo as Fables editor Shelly Bond's intern. In late 2011, with DC deciding to give Batman (written by Snyder) a back up feature, Tynion was brought in by request of Snyder to script the back ups he had plotted. Tynion would later do the same with the Batman Annual #1, which was also co-plotted by Snyder. Beginning in September 2012, with DC's 0 issue month for the New 52, Tynion will be writing Talon, with art by Guillem March. In early 2013 it was announced that he'd take over writing duties for Red Hood and the Outlaws in April.
Tynion is also currently one of the writers in a rotating team in the weekly Batman Eternal series.
Tynion is also currently one of the writers in a rotating team in the weekly Batman Eternal series.
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April 13, 2019
I'm really digging this series. The beginning threw me a bit as they had just reached their kidnappers's city at the end of the last volume and now the kids are running around town like they have been there for a while. In this book, we get the history of New London, we finally get to see what the kids back at the school are up to, and things come to a head with Adrian. I have no idea where this series is headed, but I'm sure enjoying the ride there.
April 13, 2019
I am enjoying this strange little series. We learn a lot more about this world. Some of the kids from the Woods actually make it back to the school. There is drama everywhere. The art students even want to put on a play.
The first murder committed by a student happens in this one and several people die. There are plenty of mysteries to unravel in this one and what are these kids going to do. There are overtones of the book 'Lord of the Flies' going on here. I expect more deaths will follow. There is political unrest and I think things are about to really get crazy.
There are 4 issues per volume and I am enjoying this story. I will continue with the story for sure.
The first murder committed by a student happens in this one and several people die. There are plenty of mysteries to unravel in this one and what are these kids going to do. There are overtones of the book 'Lord of the Flies' going on here. I expect more deaths will follow. There is political unrest and I think things are about to really get crazy.
There are 4 issues per volume and I am enjoying this story. I will continue with the story for sure.
December 24, 2015
Though this new arc has taken a slightly different turn from the orginal premise of the series, I'm still digging it.
This is one of the best (and gay-friendly) titles you're not reading.
This is one of the best (and gay-friendly) titles you're not reading.
February 6, 2020
I was angry with the end of this chapter. It looks like they don't learn from history and attack anybody who could take them out of their misery.
August 7, 2019
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The Woods, Volume 3: New London is a entertaining graphic novel series. With a rapidly changing scene, monsters, madness and an unpredictable plot, I am 100% invested and can't wait for more!
On October 16th 2013, 437 students, 52 teachers, and 24 additional staff from Bay Point Prep High School in suburban Milwaukee, vanished without a trace. Light years away, the 513 people stolen from Earth are deposited in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. It is up to them to find the answer on where they are, why they are there, and what else is lurking around the corner.
Artwork
The artwork within The Woods is pretty consistent now, I find myself being used to the art-style even if it's not my usual type I am drawn to (pun 100% intended)...
Plot
The plot within The Woods, Vol. 3 felt a lot different than the first two volumes which I liked. With the setting changing, I liked to see the different challenges thrown at the characters and the stakes continually keep getting higher and keep me on the edge of my seat. With such an unpredictable plot, I am always left wanting more when the volume finishes.
Characters
The characters group and dynamic within The Woods is fantastic. Do not get me wrong, I think they are wonderful and diverse and finally I am given more backstory. However, I think they are still quite under-developed and forgettable, with only a few standouts that continually grab my attention the other side characters really blend together.
Overall
The Woods, volume 3: New London is taking a new turn to this series, with a different vibe but the same sci-fi goodness.
Rating: 4/5 stars
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The Woods, Volume 3: New London is a entertaining graphic novel series. With a rapidly changing scene, monsters, madness and an unpredictable plot, I am 100% invested and can't wait for more!
On October 16th 2013, 437 students, 52 teachers, and 24 additional staff from Bay Point Prep High School in suburban Milwaukee, vanished without a trace. Light years away, the 513 people stolen from Earth are deposited in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. It is up to them to find the answer on where they are, why they are there, and what else is lurking around the corner.
Artwork
The artwork within The Woods is pretty consistent now, I find myself being used to the art-style even if it's not my usual type I am drawn to (pun 100% intended)...
Plot
The plot within The Woods, Vol. 3 felt a lot different than the first two volumes which I liked. With the setting changing, I liked to see the different challenges thrown at the characters and the stakes continually keep getting higher and keep me on the edge of my seat. With such an unpredictable plot, I am always left wanting more when the volume finishes.
Characters
The characters group and dynamic within The Woods is fantastic. Do not get me wrong, I think they are wonderful and diverse and finally I am given more backstory. However, I think they are still quite under-developed and forgettable, with only a few standouts that continually grab my attention the other side characters really blend together.
Overall
The Woods, volume 3: New London is taking a new turn to this series, with a different vibe but the same sci-fi goodness.
Rating: 4/5 stars
Purchase The Woods, Volume 3: New London by James Tynion IV from BookDepository and receive FREE SHIPPING: https://www.bookdepository.com/Woods-...
May 11, 2017
The third volume has a different feel from the first two volumes. Not a bad thing though. This volume does not start off exactly where the second left off. A bit of time went by between volume two and volume three, and I admit to being a little confused at first. There are new characters to get to know, and the plot thickens. The illustrations were a joy to look at. I just love the coloring in this. I'm really anxious about this new world. I want to know more about it. I hope that more will be revealed in the next volume.
January 22, 2021
Yeah, I admit it. I've spent most of the day bingeing the series. It's addictive. I have issues with it, and there's no way I'm giving it all the stars but it's immersive.
June 10, 2022
Dois dos grandes problemas dos títulos da fase contemporânea da Image Comics trazidos para o Brasil são: a demora em publicar cada encadernado de uma série contínua e também os altos preços praticados comparados com os demais quadrinhos mainstream estadunidenses publicados aqui. Assim, quando fui ler o terceiro encadernado de A Floresta, que peguei numa promoção, já nem me lembrava mais do enredo dos encadernados anteriores. A história, como constuma ser nos trabalhos de James Tynion IV, é muito bem estruturada, os acontecimentos são empolgantes e te deixam fixado na leitura e os personagens são carismáticos e cativantes. A arte também não decepciona, sendo apropriada para a história que se quer contar. Um ótimo título de quadrinhos, mas como muitos outros da Image, principalmente aqueles trazidos pela Devir para o Brasil sofrem com os atrasos de publicação e o superfaturamento de seus valores, praticando um valor muito acima do mercado. Isso faz com que muitos leitores desistam e, os mais insistentes como eu, fiquem perdidos quando retomam a leitura da série. Uma lástima...
February 4, 2017
Third volume in the series and it seems like I always write the same review for these....great premise, good art and somewhere buried deep in the convoluted mess of a plot is a really really really good story, I just wish Tynion would find that story instead of what he gives us.
So...I enjoyed it but this could be something great and it just comes off as something so mediocre. If this was a novel I'd say that he needs to fire his editor or find a better editor.
(like always) not sure if I'll continue with this series.
So...I enjoyed it but this could be something great and it just comes off as something so mediocre. If this was a novel I'd say that he needs to fire his editor or find a better editor.
(like always) not sure if I'll continue with this series.
April 30, 2021
The plot thickens. The story took a small leap forward, which made me wonder for a moment, if I had skipped a volume and was missing something. Still, nothing too drastic, I still understood what was going on and where I was in the plot. This seems to be gearing up for a climax...
November 13, 2019
Welcome Back!
I am very proud of myself recently! I have been doing really good in keeping with my posting goals and I am even finding a little time here and there to pre-write some of the posts which feels fabulous! I have been trying to review two graphic novels a week and when I switched to this idea a little while back my thinking was that this would allow me to keep reading faster (at the time I was in the middle of Saga which is a long-form graphic novel series and it is currently on hiatus which is killing me now that I am caught up, but at the time I just wanted to binge read, however, I make myself review one before I read the next one so I do not forget what I read in which volume). This new system has allowed for way more binge reading of graphic novels which has been super nice. Aside from Giant Days and Saga (until I was caught up) one of the series I have been able to read a little faster is The Woods!
SPOILERS AHEAD
Since this is volume three I am not going to dive too much into the plot because some major stuff does go down!
The mystery is of this new place is only getting larger as the crew in the woods finds themselves in a settlement full of people from Earth on this new planet. These people are ancestors of people who were brought here just like the kid's school was years ago. Their ancestors created a settlement called New London and have been making this place home for years now. Granted everything has not been smooth sailing and they did have a similar problem to the one the kids have (their friend having a weird set of powers tied to this world) but they are making things work and they are ready to bring not only the kids from the woods into the settlement but also all the kids and faculty at the school in as well. Sounds great right? There is a huge catch to bringing the whole school in and on top of that they still have the issue of their supernatural friend. Will the kids settle in New London? Will they try to save the people at the school? Will their supernatural friend return?
I am still really enjoying this series, I feel like there is so much mystery to what is happening and not much has really been revealed yet but I think we are slowly getting there and I definitely have theories about a lot of things that have taken place in this volume. I really like how the author is building this new world and how things are unfolding so I am definitely excited to see where things are going. Additionally, the illustrations in this series and this volume espcailly are downright amazing! If you have not already, I highly recommend giving this series a try. I am giving this volume four and a half stars on Goodreads.
I am very proud of myself recently! I have been doing really good in keeping with my posting goals and I am even finding a little time here and there to pre-write some of the posts which feels fabulous! I have been trying to review two graphic novels a week and when I switched to this idea a little while back my thinking was that this would allow me to keep reading faster (at the time I was in the middle of Saga which is a long-form graphic novel series and it is currently on hiatus which is killing me now that I am caught up, but at the time I just wanted to binge read, however, I make myself review one before I read the next one so I do not forget what I read in which volume). This new system has allowed for way more binge reading of graphic novels which has been super nice. Aside from Giant Days and Saga (until I was caught up) one of the series I have been able to read a little faster is The Woods!
SPOILERS AHEAD
Since this is volume three I am not going to dive too much into the plot because some major stuff does go down!
The mystery is of this new place is only getting larger as the crew in the woods finds themselves in a settlement full of people from Earth on this new planet. These people are ancestors of people who were brought here just like the kid's school was years ago. Their ancestors created a settlement called New London and have been making this place home for years now. Granted everything has not been smooth sailing and they did have a similar problem to the one the kids have (their friend having a weird set of powers tied to this world) but they are making things work and they are ready to bring not only the kids from the woods into the settlement but also all the kids and faculty at the school in as well. Sounds great right? There is a huge catch to bringing the whole school in and on top of that they still have the issue of their supernatural friend. Will the kids settle in New London? Will they try to save the people at the school? Will their supernatural friend return?
I am still really enjoying this series, I feel like there is so much mystery to what is happening and not much has really been revealed yet but I think we are slowly getting there and I definitely have theories about a lot of things that have taken place in this volume. I really like how the author is building this new world and how things are unfolding so I am definitely excited to see where things are going. Additionally, the illustrations in this series and this volume espcailly are downright amazing! If you have not already, I highly recommend giving this series a try. I am giving this volume four and a half stars on Goodreads.
March 26, 2017
Getting kind of weird. Still a cool concept, and the art remains to be amazing, but this story wasn't as good as the first volume.
March 2, 2020
2.5
Well Volume 3 manages to sink most of the hard work done by Volumes 1 & 2 and if I hadn't already sunk my teeth into this series, I might've considered giving up. Tynion is overcomplicated the series with this volume and sadly it's quite disappointing. It's just full of setup and backstories, that aren't that interesting.
Why the 2.5?
It's a mess of ideas at the moment and Tynion can't seem to settle on one coherent setup. The teens are somewhat ignored and we're thrown into this central idea that's not clicking with me. I must admit I had high hopes for this series after the impressive first volume, but I'm beginning to question my ability to select works. I have volume 4 ready to go and I must admit if it's not going to improve with the structure and mythology, it could be my last.
Well Volume 3 manages to sink most of the hard work done by Volumes 1 & 2 and if I hadn't already sunk my teeth into this series, I might've considered giving up. Tynion is overcomplicated the series with this volume and sadly it's quite disappointing. It's just full of setup and backstories, that aren't that interesting.
Why the 2.5?
It's a mess of ideas at the moment and Tynion can't seem to settle on one coherent setup. The teens are somewhat ignored and we're thrown into this central idea that's not clicking with me. I must admit I had high hopes for this series after the impressive first volume, but I'm beginning to question my ability to select works. I have volume 4 ready to go and I must admit if it's not going to improve with the structure and mythology, it could be my last.
October 25, 2019
Been a while since I picked this series back up, but it didn’t take a lot of effort to dive back in. I’m still enjoying it, and I’ll probably follow it until the volumes are no longer available through unlimited. It is the first comic series I have genuinely enjoyed in a long time.
December 23, 2019
the characters in this series are so superb, I can't...
April 15, 2020
3.5 Stars
May 30, 2023
This one was GOOD! More backstory of the planet, which was helpful. Apparently this planet has been kidnapping people every century with the hopes of leading them to the “Black City,” where they’ll become all-powerful (maybe). In Vol 3 we get to meet the settlers of New London, who landed here 200 years ago. I love the dynamic between the kids & the New Londoners.
February 8, 2024
There's bits of this I really like. And it had a decisive looking ending. But the actual story moves too slowly. And there's not enough time spent on the many characters so I wouldn't care that the story is moving slowly. And so many of the characters most important characteristic is being oblivious. And that's before we get to the brother. So cool? but a mixed bag. 3.5 of 5.
July 4, 2025
Ugh this is getting to be too many humans and not enough aliens for me
Like I’m not trying to read about weird human politics
Like I’m not trying to read about weird human politics
July 11, 2020
This volume was quite different from the first two but still very enjoyable!
Can't wait to see what happens next.
Can't wait to see what happens next.
June 1, 2018
World building on a mysterious world leaves one wanting so much more!
The pacing in this series is really well done. Giving just enough balance between everyones story. I really like how it is beginning to dive into the world as we know it all while revealing more and more to be left wanting. The mystery in this is still there but so far it hasn't been annoying and the sole purpose of my desire to read this. Its been heavily focused on its characters. Their needs, motivations and personalities. After getting to see enough backstory in the previous volume, here we see how they learn from that past or even are held back by it in this book.
New characters and revisited characters alike are given the time to build off of more familiar ones but the writers are still very dedicated that all of these characters should learn and grow just as much as others we may know a little better. This is why I read series, or at least sick with them. I've read my fair share of trilogies and series where they focus more on events or the over arching plot more than the individuals who are making those happen. Too many a time have I had a some one tell me how great a book is due to how epic the saga is just to find a cliche or even a robotic protagonist within. Its almost as if writers and readers alike are blinded by how big the world is or how dire the circumstance that they forget about how important character development is. What I really appreciate about The Woods is how the writers start with the importance of their characters and then slowly build how epic the situation is.
Volume 3 had me cheering and rooting for the development of certain characters and even let down at times when others would choose another path. Much like a friendship which is why I think I love this series so much.
The pacing in this series is really well done. Giving just enough balance between everyones story. I really like how it is beginning to dive into the world as we know it all while revealing more and more to be left wanting. The mystery in this is still there but so far it hasn't been annoying and the sole purpose of my desire to read this. Its been heavily focused on its characters. Their needs, motivations and personalities. After getting to see enough backstory in the previous volume, here we see how they learn from that past or even are held back by it in this book.
New characters and revisited characters alike are given the time to build off of more familiar ones but the writers are still very dedicated that all of these characters should learn and grow just as much as others we may know a little better. This is why I read series, or at least sick with them. I've read my fair share of trilogies and series where they focus more on events or the over arching plot more than the individuals who are making those happen. Too many a time have I had a some one tell me how great a book is due to how epic the saga is just to find a cliche or even a robotic protagonist within. Its almost as if writers and readers alike are blinded by how big the world is or how dire the circumstance that they forget about how important character development is. What I really appreciate about The Woods is how the writers start with the importance of their characters and then slowly build how epic the situation is.
Volume 3 had me cheering and rooting for the development of certain characters and even let down at times when others would choose another path. Much like a friendship which is why I think I love this series so much.
February 13, 2017
Esto se está volviendo frenético. Acción y locura por todas partes. Tensión sexual no resuelta y mucha imaginación que me han mantenido pegado a sus páginas. Necesito saber como continua esta fantástica historia.
September 25, 2021
This one’s a bit of a mess. It doesn’t follow naturally from the previous volume, nor does it unfold clearly. I frequently had to go back to see if I’d missed something. I was hoping for another Manifest Destiny, Vol. 1: Flora & Fauna type of book, but this isn’t it.
July 29, 2015
I am really really liking this series!
April 24, 2016
This all feels like the syfy version of Lord of the Flies on steroids but better cause there a women.
February 25, 2016
Probably one of the most underated comic books series out there. But goddamit that ending was both heart-shattering and terrifying!!
March 1, 2016
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
January 8, 2019
Good volume, though I was a little lost at the beginning. I guess it's been too long since I've read the 2nd volume.
February 26, 2022
With this volume, The Woods has become somewhat convoluted, and momentum has slowed from what was built with volumes 1 and 2. Here's hoping volume 4 picks up the pace.
May 20, 2021
Two hundred years ago, a small town in the English countryside disappeared without a trace. Not just the people but the houses, stores, and roads. The entire town and its inhabitants was somehow transported to another planet.
Less than a month ago, an entire high school full of students and teachers and staff in Wisconsin disappeared. They were transported to the same planet.
The inhabitants of the small town—-named New London—-are about to meet the inhabitants of Bay Point Preparatory High School. Blood will spill.
James Tynion IV’s graphic novel series The Woods is turning out to be one of the better young adult sci-fi/horror/fantasy series I’ve picked up in recent months. It’s a weird blend of “Lost”, “Predators”, “Chronicles of Narnia”, and “Degrassi Junior High”. And, yes, I know I’ve just dated myself with some of those references.
In this, Volume 3, “New London”: the kids meet the Duke, who is hiding a few terrible secrets; the psycho coach is working for the Duke now; Adrian is being compelled by forces bigger than him to “turn on” the planet’s computer core, but nobody knows what the consequences will be; Calder’s asshole big brother (or at least an apparition that looks amazingly similar) is back and trying to get Calder to do stupid things again.
This is all definitely leading up to something big and, hopefully, really horrifying.
Less than a month ago, an entire high school full of students and teachers and staff in Wisconsin disappeared. They were transported to the same planet.
The inhabitants of the small town—-named New London—-are about to meet the inhabitants of Bay Point Preparatory High School. Blood will spill.
James Tynion IV’s graphic novel series The Woods is turning out to be one of the better young adult sci-fi/horror/fantasy series I’ve picked up in recent months. It’s a weird blend of “Lost”, “Predators”, “Chronicles of Narnia”, and “Degrassi Junior High”. And, yes, I know I’ve just dated myself with some of those references.
In this, Volume 3, “New London”: the kids meet the Duke, who is hiding a few terrible secrets; the psycho coach is working for the Duke now; Adrian is being compelled by forces bigger than him to “turn on” the planet’s computer core, but nobody knows what the consequences will be; Calder’s asshole big brother (or at least an apparition that looks amazingly similar) is back and trying to get Calder to do stupid things again.
This is all definitely leading up to something big and, hopefully, really horrifying.
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