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Adventure Time: Candy Capers
FINN AND JAKE ARE MISSING?! It's a dark day in Ooo, but fear not, Candy Kingdom-Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun will...protect...you? Desperate times call for desperate measures and Princess Bubblegum has no choice but to turn to the gummiest of gumshoes. Peppermint Butler is on the case, and with Cinnamon Bun's complete lack of keen deductive skills, they just might have a chance at navigating Ooo's shadowy underbelly and locating everyone's favorite heroes...
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First published May 13, 2014
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May 25, 2017
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Finn and Jake are missing and obviously that’s a big problem because who will protect The Land of Ooo? Enter Peppermint Butler who believes he’s the man for the job. Translation: Peppermint Butler loses his marbles. Yea, I’d be terrified too.
Straight off the bat I’ll say that the artwork was amazing! It was right there in my face and I actually had to back up a bit because of how vivid it was. The detail was amazing, the colours were excellent. It was all just perfection.
I mean, look at that! I had to spare a moment to take it all in because hot d*mn, dude’s talented. I could stare at it all day. I love it that much.
I’ve only read one other Adventure Time comic (Banana Guard Academy review) and I already like the fact that these comics are written by different authors. It brings something new to the table, which is different yet good. I don’t know if these characters are true to the story because I’ve only watched a handful of Adventure Time episode and that’s not really enough for me to judge. I did like how the characters were portrayed here because I don’t think that the story’s supposed to be serious, I laughed way too much for that anyway. I was introduced to Marceline in this book and my word, I love her! She’s so awesome. I’m going to need more comics with her in it.
Anyway, Finn and Jake are missing and Peppermint Butler is busy going mad because maybe it’s not so easy being the protector and having things go wrong left, right and center. My commentary is written down in my review book and I’m even laughing at it now. My thoughts throughout this entire book was that Peppermint Butler was either, going mad, out of it, or totally insane. I thought that he needed a vacation and if he was hungry, someone should’ve given him a Snickers.
This entire book was filled with humour…and a few questionable subjects. Where was Finn and Jake the entire time, you ask? It’d honestly ruin the punchline and the sight of Peppermint Butler’s tumble down the hill if I told you.
I recommend this comic to everyone and their pet. The mix of Ota and Panagariya’s writing with McGinty’s artwork was one of the best pieces of work I’ve seen in a while. Loved every moment and every page.
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Finn and Jake are missing and obviously that’s a big problem because who will protect The Land of Ooo? Enter Peppermint Butler who believes he’s the man for the job. Translation: Peppermint Butler loses his marbles. Yea, I’d be terrified too.
Straight off the bat I’ll say that the artwork was amazing! It was right there in my face and I actually had to back up a bit because of how vivid it was. The detail was amazing, the colours were excellent. It was all just perfection.
I mean, look at that! I had to spare a moment to take it all in because hot d*mn, dude’s talented. I could stare at it all day. I love it that much.
I’ve only read one other Adventure Time comic (Banana Guard Academy review) and I already like the fact that these comics are written by different authors. It brings something new to the table, which is different yet good. I don’t know if these characters are true to the story because I’ve only watched a handful of Adventure Time episode and that’s not really enough for me to judge. I did like how the characters were portrayed here because I don’t think that the story’s supposed to be serious, I laughed way too much for that anyway. I was introduced to Marceline in this book and my word, I love her! She’s so awesome. I’m going to need more comics with her in it.
Anyway, Finn and Jake are missing and Peppermint Butler is busy going mad because maybe it’s not so easy being the protector and having things go wrong left, right and center. My commentary is written down in my review book and I’m even laughing at it now. My thoughts throughout this entire book was that Peppermint Butler was either, going mad, out of it, or totally insane. I thought that he needed a vacation and if he was hungry, someone should’ve given him a Snickers.
This entire book was filled with humour…and a few questionable subjects. Where was Finn and Jake the entire time, you ask? It’d honestly ruin the punchline and the sight of Peppermint Butler’s tumble down the hill if I told you.
I recommend this comic to everyone and their pet. The mix of Ota and Panagariya’s writing with McGinty’s artwork was one of the best pieces of work I’ve seen in a while. Loved every moment and every page.
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February 23, 2022
From beginning - Finn n Jake meet princess bubblegum who she was doing her experiment. Finn ask pb, he needs a sword to fight for his quest but pb got another idea that she give Finn the hammer. After few weeks, pb call p.butler to find Finn n Jake because they're got her hammer so princess bubblegum tell p.butler to find them so p.butler n his sidekick cinnamon are in charge looking for Finn n Jake. Sometimes p.butler ask Marceline n tree trunk on a quest to save other villager for help n they're did it n found Finn sword blood n give to p.butler. next will be lumpy princess n lemon grease doing their quest but fail since the wolf bite them into like them. ice king n Susan - even though ice king think of Susan as Fiona because they're almost the same but Susan was mad at ice king - they're don't get along well. I didn't like cinnamon rolls though. In the end, p.butler seem to figure out the pattern n tell princess bubblegum about it, turns out she let Finn n Jake have their vacation n let p.butler n cinammon roll doing their job.
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September 8, 2021
Okay so hear me out. This one was definitely goofy and some points didn’t feel totally plausible/realistic, even within the adventure time world (which is really saying something - if you know, you know) but it was absolutely hilarious and the characters felt completely true to themselves. It had me laughing out loud at multiple points, and mashing together certain characters was a great move (ie Marceline and Tree Trunks, or Lemon Grab and LSP - though this one wasn’t as original as the other pairings). I saw some reviews saying they didn’t care for this because they were excepting BMO Noir vibes so just…don’t do that. I totally loved this one!
January 1, 2015
Princess Bubblegum needs a hammer for one of her experiments. Peppermint Butler promptly tries to find the whereabouts of P.B.'s hammer. Turns out she lent hers to Finn and Jake, who'd misplaced their blood sword and needed a weapon to go on a quest to retrieve it.
But... where are Finn and Jake?!
Without them, The Land of Ooo is in chaos.
Heroes are needed to keep the peace and order of Ooo.
So it's up to Peppermint Butler to come up with new heroes to defend the Kingdom.
First up, Marceline the Vampire Queen and Tree Trunks.
Who, despite their differences, manage to solve the problems with which they are faced. Too bad they decide this hero business is not their thing...
Next up, The Earl of Lemongrab and Lumpy Space Princess.
...who turn out not to be the best "heroes" for the job.
So, on to Ice King and Susan Strong!
Who do manage to solve their mission, but Susan can't work with someone who refuses to acknowledge his deep psychological problems...
So Peppermint Butler takes matters into his own hands. Remembering Marceline's suggestion, Peppermint Butler goes to the Land of the Dead, to visit his old pal Death and see if Finn and Jake are, indeed, dead.
Of course, this wouldn't be Adventure Time if they didn't have to face a perilous challenge...
With the help of Cinnamon Bun, Peppermint Butler assembles several other "heroes", some of them playing unlikely roles on the team...
They try to save Finn and Jake.
But are Finn and Jake really in need of saving?
February 11, 2017
I've never watched the TV show so it might be that I was missing some background knowledge, but the stories tended to skip silly and head straight into ridiculous.
However, there were a couple of things that did make me laugh out loud and the art is interesting.
It was a middle of the pack read for me, yet I think that a fan of the show might really get some enjoyment out of the situations the characters find themselves in.
However, there were a couple of things that did make me laugh out loud and the art is interesting.
It was a middle of the pack read for me, yet I think that a fan of the show might really get some enjoyment out of the situations the characters find themselves in.
October 9, 2015
After TV episodes the likes of "BMO Noire" and "Candy Streets," I was super excited at the prospect of a whole Adventure Time comic mini-series spoofing crime fiction or noir. And as far as hardboiled gumshoes go, the demonic Peppermint Butler seems the right man for the job. But the artists don't take advantage of the opportunity to parody the genre visually. (Apart from some beguiling covers, the comic is drawn in the same bright, cheery style as the main Adventure Time series.) And the stories are awkward or convoluted: Pep-But, with sidekick Cinnamon Bun, tries to find the missing Finn and Jake and, in the meantime, drafts bizarre pairs of characters to carry out hero missions in their absence. It doesn't quite gel. Think I'll stick to the main series for now.
July 22, 2014
Of all the Adventure Time comics I've read so far, this was been the biggest disappointment. I was hoping for something along the lines of the BMO Noir episode. Instead, this read like bad Adventure Time fanfic, as the author struggled to find ways to bring in every single character for a "guest spot" in the comic. If you are not familiar with the show, this may be the least accessible as there are references to things that have happened over the previous five seasons of the series. Even fans of the show can probably safely give this one a pass.
May 30, 2018
It was, well, meh. I was expecting more of a 'Candy Streets' or 'BMO Noir' type of mystery but it was neither. Half of it didn't put much effort into Peppermint Butler or Cinnamon Bun. After a while Pep Butler gets annoying after constantly lets out his evil side. I've also noticed that Cinnamon Bun's personality is different than he is in the show. Even the ending really disappointed me because it was super rushed on the last 2 pages, and it a 'problem solved, the end' type of ending. Overall I wasn't impressed and it was kind of enjoyable.
February 9, 2014
Pro: this was surprisingly suspenseful! Con: I got kind of tired of Peppermint Butler. Pro: Marcelline. Pro: there's some surprisingly good art in here. Con: Cinnamon Bun and Starchy just aren't charismatic enough on the page to foil Peppermint Butler.
January 26, 2020
I'd give it 2.5 stars, but it's fairer to round up as it's not bad enough to be a 2 star. However, I have to say I was pretty disappointed with this one.
I've read a fair few of the Adventure Time graphic novels now, and this one is by far my least favourite. Usually I like the quirky style and unique subplots, but this one didn't really flow as well. There's a very loose overarching plot, but each chapter is completely different, and follows different characters.
On the face of it, I quite like that idea, however I found that with a lot of the chapters there wasn't much in the way of actual content, and I wasn't satisfied with how the characters interacted with each other. Some chapters (like the one with Marcie and Tree Trunks) were brilliant, but others were very mediocre, and so it was a very up and down reading experience.
The worst part for me was Cinnamon Bun, I'm not a huge fan of that character, and he was waaay too prominent for my liking, mainly because his inclusion didn't really add much. Also, he was in the scenes with Peppermint Butler who's one of my favourite characters, and it really brought the enjoyment down for me. Also, too many panels had crude drawings of Cinnamon Bun's butt... Nobody wants to see that!
I got this for 99p in a sale, so all in all I'm still glad I bought it as it was decent enough for that price, but I would have felt very ripped off if I'd paid the RRP. If you're debating whether to get this one, I'd recommend one of the other graphic novels instead.
I've read a fair few of the Adventure Time graphic novels now, and this one is by far my least favourite. Usually I like the quirky style and unique subplots, but this one didn't really flow as well. There's a very loose overarching plot, but each chapter is completely different, and follows different characters.
On the face of it, I quite like that idea, however I found that with a lot of the chapters there wasn't much in the way of actual content, and I wasn't satisfied with how the characters interacted with each other. Some chapters (like the one with Marcie and Tree Trunks) were brilliant, but others were very mediocre, and so it was a very up and down reading experience.
The worst part for me was Cinnamon Bun, I'm not a huge fan of that character, and he was waaay too prominent for my liking, mainly because his inclusion didn't really add much. Also, he was in the scenes with Peppermint Butler who's one of my favourite characters, and it really brought the enjoyment down for me. Also, too many panels had crude drawings of Cinnamon Bun's butt... Nobody wants to see that!
I got this for 99p in a sale, so all in all I'm still glad I bought it as it was decent enough for that price, but I would have felt very ripped off if I'd paid the RRP. If you're debating whether to get this one, I'd recommend one of the other graphic novels instead.
October 6, 2019
Finn and Jake are MIA, and PB entrusts Cinnamon Bun and Peppermint Butler to lead the efforts to discover what happened. While the two get several issues on their own, including the anticlimactic finale, much of the book focuses issues on other strange pairings, like Marceline and TreeTrunks, or LSP and Lemongrab, who have isolated adventures that somewhat tie up into the main plot.
The prime story is pretty weak, and the finale is intentionally anticlimactic, but the journey is worth the destination in this case. The individual stories have some great moments, and seeing Lemongrab and LSP interact goes about as well as can be expected, which makes for some very funny scenes. This is earlier era Cinnamon Bun, before his nobility and Flame Princess subplots redefined him, so he's more of a bumbling character. Peppermint Butler's dark impulses get a little attention (although his visit to the land of the dead is pretty funny), but exist as a threat throughout.
The art is very much on point for the series, feeling very true to it. While the overall story isn't worth much, all the diversions are enjoyable.
The prime story is pretty weak, and the finale is intentionally anticlimactic, but the journey is worth the destination in this case. The individual stories have some great moments, and seeing Lemongrab and LSP interact goes about as well as can be expected, which makes for some very funny scenes. This is earlier era Cinnamon Bun, before his nobility and Flame Princess subplots redefined him, so he's more of a bumbling character. Peppermint Butler's dark impulses get a little attention (although his visit to the land of the dead is pretty funny), but exist as a threat throughout.
The art is very much on point for the series, feeling very true to it. While the overall story isn't worth much, all the diversions are enjoyable.
March 4, 2018
As cute as Peppermint Butler can get -- although he's done a disservice, being smarter than this portrays him as -- but also as forgettable as Cinnamon Bun is. The plot is a good way to cycle through characters in pairings that aren't often seen in the show, but then you realize why these pairings don't intuitively work...
A diversion, but nothing more.
A diversion, but nothing more.
August 9, 2018
The art when they went into the Land of the Dead was pretty cool. I got a kick out of the concept of the whywolves (“wolf men possessed of equal parts inquiry and bloodlust.”) And it’s always a thrill to see Lemongrab. 🍋
July 13, 2023
Wacky collection of tales centered about Peppermint Butler's search for Finn and Jake. Pairs of "detectives" scour the Candy Kingdom and beyond with silly results. Putting Marceline and Tree Trunks together was a priceless idea!
July 20, 2023
This one was perfectly fine, and essentially nothing else. It also concludes in a way that I generally dislike and that Adventure Time stories so consistantly do, which is just "silly reason" the ending so that it can end abruptly. I find that so pointless and uncreative.
June 15, 2017
This is just adorable.
August 20, 2017
All Adventure Time books are awesome.
September 14, 2017
Why do I love Adventure Time so much? I think I need a therapist.
June 12, 2018
This comic felt the most like an adventure time episode in the best possible way!
October 28, 2019
Okay this one was hilarious and it was nice to have some of my favorite characters. Starchy. Treetrunks. Marceline. Cinnamon Bun.
November 11, 2019
This collection is a fun diversion with lots of interesting character combinations. Just wait for Lemongrab and LSP. It's a fun read.
June 13, 2021
Peppermint Butler is the GOAT
October 20, 2021
En realidad me lo leyó Ezekiel (y nunca he visto la caricatura).
June 2, 2024
Very cute :)
November 21, 2018
3.5 stars
When Finn and Jake aren't around, who will be Ooo's heroic duo?!
Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun?!
Marceline and Tree Trunks?!
Lemongrab and Lumpy Space Princess?!
Ice King and Susan Strong?!
In this volume of Adventure Time, they're all heroes!
... Or maybe not?!
I didn't have any LOL moments with this story compared to the AT comics by Ryan North, but it was fun seeing pairings that've never happened before.
This vivid, full-color hardcover edition contains all the individual cover art, but the story art itself was a bit weird because every chapter looked as if it was illustrated by someone different even though they weren't, i.e. outline thickness and character anatomy sometimes change.
Overall, a decent one-time read, but better to check out at a library or book store due to the $30 price tag.
For all the off-the-wall hijinks fans expect from the show, I recommend the Ryan North AT series, Adventure Time Vol. 2 Pixel Princesses Original Graphic Novel, and Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake Mathematical Edition over this.
Adventure Time comic series by Ryan North
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 1 Mathematical Edition
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 2 Mathematical Edition
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 3 Mathematical Edition
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 4 Mathematical Edition
Adventure Time: Original Graphic Novel series by Danielle Corsetto
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 1 Playing With Fire Original Graphic Novel
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 2 Pixel Princesses Original Graphic Novel
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 3 Seeing Red Original Graphic Novel
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 4: Bitter Sweets Original Graphic Novel
More Adventure Time comics
My review of Adventure Time: Sugary Shorts Vol. 1 Mathematical Edition
My review of Adventure Time: Marceline and the Scream Queens Mathematical Edition
My review of Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake Mathematical Edition
My review of Adventure Time: Candy Capers Mathematical Edition
When Finn and Jake aren't around, who will be Ooo's heroic duo?!
Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun?!
Marceline and Tree Trunks?!
Lemongrab and Lumpy Space Princess?!
Ice King and Susan Strong?!
In this volume of Adventure Time, they're all heroes!
... Or maybe not?!
I didn't have any LOL moments with this story compared to the AT comics by Ryan North, but it was fun seeing pairings that've never happened before.
This vivid, full-color hardcover edition contains all the individual cover art, but the story art itself was a bit weird because every chapter looked as if it was illustrated by someone different even though they weren't, i.e. outline thickness and character anatomy sometimes change.
Overall, a decent one-time read, but better to check out at a library or book store due to the $30 price tag.
For all the off-the-wall hijinks fans expect from the show, I recommend the Ryan North AT series, Adventure Time Vol. 2 Pixel Princesses Original Graphic Novel, and Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake Mathematical Edition over this.
Adventure Time comic series by Ryan North
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 1 Mathematical Edition
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 2 Mathematical Edition
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 3 Mathematical Edition
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 4 Mathematical Edition
Adventure Time: Original Graphic Novel series by Danielle Corsetto
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 1 Playing With Fire Original Graphic Novel
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 2 Pixel Princesses Original Graphic Novel
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 3 Seeing Red Original Graphic Novel
My review of Adventure Time Vol. 4: Bitter Sweets Original Graphic Novel
More Adventure Time comics
My review of Adventure Time: Sugary Shorts Vol. 1 Mathematical Edition
My review of Adventure Time: Marceline and the Scream Queens Mathematical Edition
My review of Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake Mathematical Edition
My review of Adventure Time: Candy Capers Mathematical Edition
February 21, 2017
En Chuches detectives seguimos las aventuras del mayordomo Menta (un personaje pero que muy interesante) y Don Polvorón, que reciben el encargo de la princesa Chicle de mantener a salvo Chuchelandia. El toque de novela negra le sienta muy bien a la obra, pudiendo tirar de algunos de sus clichés con bastante gracia. Creo que estos cómics con los personajes secundarios de la serie son incluso más entretenidos que los de Finn y Jake, quizá por la libertad que le da a los guionistas, y la oportunidad de ver a aquellos personajes de otra forma. Una lectura muy amena.
June 5, 2016
It's cute, if forgettable.
After Finn and Jake disappear, Peppermint Butler is assigned to track them down to retrieve Bubblegum's hammer. Not wanting to be a hero, he uses Cinnamon Bun to help assemble a team of characters to lead the search and help out around the Candy Kingdom, though they end up doing more harm than good. The team-ups are fun, but the mystery itself is an afterthought, only really coming back at the end, as if Yuko Ota remembered then there was something Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun were looking for.
The Evan Dahm short is definitely the highlight of the book, with some great linework and a nice sense of rhythm and style that fit in the world.
Ian McGinty's linework is super thick -- maybe too thick for the bright colors and constant action happening on every page, so there are times it takes a few moments to distinguish what's going on. Him and Ota were definitely having fun depicting a more unhinged Peppermint Butler, and his dark power traits get continually more hysterical.
Not the best of the Adventure Time comic miniseries, but enjoyable and fun nevertheless.
After Finn and Jake disappear, Peppermint Butler is assigned to track them down to retrieve Bubblegum's hammer. Not wanting to be a hero, he uses Cinnamon Bun to help assemble a team of characters to lead the search and help out around the Candy Kingdom, though they end up doing more harm than good. The team-ups are fun, but the mystery itself is an afterthought, only really coming back at the end, as if Yuko Ota remembered then there was something Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun were looking for.
The Evan Dahm short is definitely the highlight of the book, with some great linework and a nice sense of rhythm and style that fit in the world.
Ian McGinty's linework is super thick -- maybe too thick for the bright colors and constant action happening on every page, so there are times it takes a few moments to distinguish what's going on. Him and Ota were definitely having fun depicting a more unhinged Peppermint Butler, and his dark power traits get continually more hysterical.
Not the best of the Adventure Time comic miniseries, but enjoyable and fun nevertheless.
September 18, 2016
Once again these graphic novels have nailed it with their close likeness of the cartoon series. I chose to read this particular one due to it having Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun as the "main" characters, as we don't really get to see much of them in the show like this. Reading the dialogue, I could hear each character talking in my head as if it were the show. My particular favourite part is when the go to visit Death to see if he knows where Finn and Jake have gone. The parts between Marceline and Tree Trunks, Lumpy Space Princess and Lemongrab were equally hilarious and a little weird (talking about the latter here). Overall, it was an excellent addition to the graphic novel series of Adventure Time, I could easily see it as being apart of the TV series too.
August 14, 2016
In one word, adorable.
I always want to know as much as I can about Peppermint Butler (where did he get his dark powers?) and this gave a bit of insight into his character and motivations that have not been covered completely in the show.
The story overall was very Adventure Time, the jokes even a bit better than on the show, and the two main characters were absent the entire time and I did not miss them one bit (though I love them dearly).
Well worth the read for fans of the show, not sure if this would be understood without basic knowledge of the show. At the very least, you wouldn't enjoy it as much I think.
I always want to know as much as I can about Peppermint Butler (where did he get his dark powers?) and this gave a bit of insight into his character and motivations that have not been covered completely in the show.
The story overall was very Adventure Time, the jokes even a bit better than on the show, and the two main characters were absent the entire time and I did not miss them one bit (though I love them dearly).
Well worth the read for fans of the show, not sure if this would be understood without basic knowledge of the show. At the very least, you wouldn't enjoy it as much I think.
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