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Over the Garden Wall (mini-series) #4
Over The Garden Wall (2015) #4
Final issue! This is a prequel to the Cartoon Network animated series. Before the woodsman was busy chasing after the beast, he lived in the woods with his daughter. The day she disappeared was when the woodsman's journey began.
25 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2015
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Pat McHale
23 books159 followersPatrick 'Pat' McHale is a writer, storyboard artist, animator, and independent filmmaker, best known for being a former writer and creative director on the animated series Adventure Time for Cartoon Network, which he contributed to during its first five seasons. McHale also created the mini-series Over the Garden Wall.
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September 5, 2018
Necesito más!
July 22, 2022
Considering how strong the last issue was, this kind of fell flat as whole. Although it did give us an insight into the woodsman's life, we did not see the other characters at all, which was really disappointing. There was a grammatical error in the book which was annoying, hence the 3🌟
October 27, 2024
Oh. Dios. Mío.
Olviden lo que dije antes, ÉSTE es el mejor volúmen de entre los cuatro.
La historia de Anna, la hija del leñador, y cómo acabó dentro de la linterna que cargaba la Bestia es algo que en realidad no esperaba ver jamás (cómo muchas cosas que no se cuentan completas en las series, películas o incluso libros).
Sabíamos, desde el comienzo, que la historia del leñador es trágica. Que la Bestia le ha quitado todo lo que ha amado, además de dejarlo en completa soledad en medio de un bosque extrañísimo.
Además de que es genial que sea contado desde el punto de vista de Anna, es aún más genial saber completamente qué ocurrió con ella cuando se mudaron al bosque y, finalmente, cuando termina dentro de la linterna de la Bestia. Entre otras cosas, cómo el porqué estaban viviendo ahí en primer lugar y porqué son sólo ella y su padre allí.
Aunque, sí, me hubiera gustado ver CÓMO realmente terminó DENTRO de la linterna; ya que éste cómic nos muestra solamente su encuentro con la Bestia en el bosque. Y también su primer encuentro con el leñador.
Ugh, ¡ojalá hubieran más volúmenes de éstos!
Jim Campbell es un genio con todos ésos dibujos, y las historias de Pat son siempre interesantes y acogedoras.
Olviden lo que dije antes, ÉSTE es el mejor volúmen de entre los cuatro.
La historia de Anna, la hija del leñador, y cómo acabó dentro de la linterna que cargaba la Bestia es algo que en realidad no esperaba ver jamás (cómo muchas cosas que no se cuentan completas en las series, películas o incluso libros).
Sabíamos, desde el comienzo, que la historia del leñador es trágica. Que la Bestia le ha quitado todo lo que ha amado, además de dejarlo en completa soledad en medio de un bosque extrañísimo.
Además de que es genial que sea contado desde el punto de vista de Anna, es aún más genial saber completamente qué ocurrió con ella cuando se mudaron al bosque y, finalmente, cuando termina dentro de la linterna de la Bestia. Entre otras cosas, cómo el porqué estaban viviendo ahí en primer lugar y porqué son sólo ella y su padre allí.
Aunque, sí, me hubiera gustado ver CÓMO realmente terminó DENTRO de la linterna; ya que éste cómic nos muestra solamente su encuentro con la Bestia en el bosque. Y también su primer encuentro con el leñador.
Ugh, ¡ojalá hubieran más volúmenes de éstos!
Jim Campbell es un genio con todos ésos dibujos, y las historias de Pat son siempre interesantes y acogedoras.
October 8, 2022
پایان: ۱۴۰۱/۷/۱۶
این قسمت خیلی خوب بود چون یکی از بزرگترین و مجهولترین بخشهای کارتون رو پرداخت و بهش جواب داد. و ای کاششششش ای کاشششش.......
به بقیه مجهولهای داستان هم میپرداخت:)
اینطوری حتی داستان و کمیک هم جالبتر میشد.
این قسمت خیلی خوب بود چون یکی از بزرگترین و مجهولترین بخشهای کارتون رو پرداخت و بهش جواب داد. و ای کاششششش ای کاشششش.......
به بقیه مجهولهای داستان هم میپرداخت:)
اینطوری حتی داستان و کمیک هم جالبتر میشد.
February 29, 2016
By far the strongest issue of the series and a haunting, fitting finale to the comic series. I loved Annie so much. It was great to see the Woodsman's descent into doubt and madness after moving and then losing his wife, making it perfectly clear why he so easily succumbs to and trusts The Beast. As I said, it's haunting, but achingly wonderful. Have I said I want these issues to be animated? BECAUSE I WANT THEM TO BE ANIMATED PLEASE!!!
February 24, 2016
Absolutely outstanding. This issue dives into the backstory of the Woodsman and is tragic in just the right ways. It's a fantastic look deeper into the story in the miniseries, managing yet again to stay away from the traps of over explaining or straying from the source. The only bad thing about this issue is that it wasn't made into its own episode.
August 8, 2016
El único aspecto negativo que le veo es que es muy rápido de leer. Deja muchas ganas de tener más. La historia es preciosa y me encanta que nos muestre más de lo que podemos ver en la serie. ♡
July 25, 2017
I like how she blamed her father lmao. But seriously, I was hoping this would answer at least one question about the show's conclusion :|
December 29, 2020
3.5 / 5
Pros
- The art style is evocative of the show, and continues its visual aesthetic
- The story fits in well with the "Over the Garden Wall" universe, and dovetails with the show
Cons
- The work is very short, coming in at only 24 pages (with extra content, like sheet music)
- These comics take place between the episodes of the miniseries (though this one is a prequel of sorts), and little character growth is possible as a result. As the comic series has gone on, it has become increasingly clear to me that these comics would be hard to enjoy without the context of the show.
- One of the strengths of the show was its ability to convey a variety of tones and emotions (happiness, sadness, danger, horror, and more). This comic is definitely the most grounded and darkest of the four (compared to the other three comics' more whimsical tone), but it still misses the tone of the show. It's hard to be mad about this, given the length constraints at play, but the work can't avoid drawing comparison to its source material. After all, it is taking place in the same universe, features the same characters, and is written by the same people.
Conclusion
Over the Garden Wall fans will almost assuredly enjoy this work, as it's more of their beloved characters in wacky situations. Folks who haven't watched the show may not be as dazzled by the work, and honestly, can probably pass on it.
Pros
- The art style is evocative of the show, and continues its visual aesthetic
- The story fits in well with the "Over the Garden Wall" universe, and dovetails with the show
Cons
- The work is very short, coming in at only 24 pages (with extra content, like sheet music)
- These comics take place between the episodes of the miniseries (though this one is a prequel of sorts), and little character growth is possible as a result. As the comic series has gone on, it has become increasingly clear to me that these comics would be hard to enjoy without the context of the show.
- One of the strengths of the show was its ability to convey a variety of tones and emotions (happiness, sadness, danger, horror, and more). This comic is definitely the most grounded and darkest of the four (compared to the other three comics' more whimsical tone), but it still misses the tone of the show. It's hard to be mad about this, given the length constraints at play, but the work can't avoid drawing comparison to its source material. After all, it is taking place in the same universe, features the same characters, and is written by the same people.
Conclusion
Over the Garden Wall fans will almost assuredly enjoy this work, as it's more of their beloved characters in wacky situations. Folks who haven't watched the show may not be as dazzled by the work, and honestly, can probably pass on it.
November 28, 2024
3.75/5
Compared to the last issue, as another reviewer noted, this one felt like it fell kind of flat for me.
It was really nice getting to see further backstory on The Woodsman and his daughter but I overall found him uninteresting and not very engaging as a character.
I feel like this review makes it sound like a bad issue, its not! It is still a nearly 4 star read as we got to see what brought him and his family into the woods and unfortunate and unsettling lead up to his daughter's soul being trapped in the lamp.
Compared to the last issue, as another reviewer noted, this one felt like it fell kind of flat for me.
It was really nice getting to see further backstory on The Woodsman and his daughter but I overall found him uninteresting and not very engaging as a character.
I feel like this review makes it sound like a bad issue, its not! It is still a nearly 4 star read as we got to see what brought him and his family into the woods and unfortunate and unsettling lead up to his daughter's soul being trapped in the lamp.
August 26, 2017
El más triste de todos :(
October 6, 2020
Quality Rating: Four Stars
Enjoyment Rating: Five Stars
Enjoyment Rating: Five Stars
November 23, 2020
More Over The Garden Wall comics, please!
January 16, 2021
An excellent prequel that gives some insight into the background of the Woodsman and his family.
September 27, 2021
3.5 stars :)
January 31, 2022
¿contexto?
September 14, 2022
This little quartet is a nice addition to the series.
Read
October 24, 2022was not expecting this story, almost made me tear up.
July 12, 2024
extra extra spooky
December 25, 2015
Finally more on the Woodsman! As told by his daughter, Anna, in this fourth issue. Stepping away from the brothers, we view how the Woodsman acquired and came to the woods. It shows how he is out of his elements, and becomes more suited to country life raising his daughter.The ending was doubtful leaving me to make my own assumptions. Makes for a double edged sword as I don't know how if the Beast of the woods has control over little Anna? Or is simply using trickery on the Woodsman to keep him there? Ambiguous much?
October 13, 2016
I read the first four issues several months ago, so I don't remember the details of each one. What I do remember is consistently off-beat humor accompanying unique and unusual stories. Due for a re-read for sure, but when the heck is the trade coming out? By the way, I haven't seen the series. If I remember correctly, this one had a more serious note that impressed me on account of the writer's versatility. After laughing so hard for three issues, being thrown a serious curve set me off-kilter but in a really good way.
December 28, 2015
The finale of mini series, finally tells the tale how the woodsman followed the beast and how exactly he thought his daughter became the lantern thanks to the Beast's manipulation. It was such short comics yet worth reading. I thank Pat McHale creating the short animation and will forever be my favorite creepy and deep show ever.
October 3, 2016
I didn't know Over the Garden Wall was a miniseries, it seems that this is a prequel to it and since I don't know what happens next (in the miniseries), I don't know what this chapter means.
But it was enjoyable and creepy... Creepy for kids, therefore for me too.
But it was enjoyable and creepy... Creepy for kids, therefore for me too.
May 12, 2016
loved this one
October 4, 2016
Perfect little backstory to the woodcutter and his daughter from Over the Garden Wall.
January 3, 2017
shockingly, the woodsman's daughter wasn't captured by the beast but in fact has been in the house all this time!
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