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Our Super Adventure #1
Our Super Adventure Vol. 1: Press Start to Begin
Fans of Kate Beaton and Sarah Andersen will love this collection of the hit webcomic Our Super Adventure by Sarah Graley (Rick and Morty, Kim Reaper)! Eating too much pizza together. Smelling your cats. Figuring out how to spend your evening when the internet has suddenly stopped working. Relationships are full of sweet and quirky little moments! Sarah Graley’s first collection of the hit diary webcomic Our Super Adventure chronicles two years of these strange, relatable instances, as she navigates life with four cats and one cat-like boy. Whether it’s that feeling of getting the entire bed when your partner gets up before you, or the heartbreaking realisation that the love of your life has burned the microwave popcorn, Press Start To Begin documents all the weird little everyday flashes of shared absurdity that make up a relationship.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2015
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February 25, 2019
I’m speechless. But in the wrong way. This was the worst comic I’ve ever read. The author is obsessed with fart/poop jokes. Come on, it is so cringe.
Maybe I don’t have this kind of humor, but let's be honest, I don't mind at all. The drawing style was okay, but the “jokes”... 1.5 stars because of the art style.
I want to forget it immediately. 🤢
Here are some sample of the fart section...
*ARC generously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
February 12, 2019
Oh. My. God. Y'all, my freaking RIBS hurt. I've always loved Sarah's webcomics, but this collection was the best of the best and I seriously laughed so hard through the entire book. Sarah and Stef remind me SO much of myself and my spouse, and I literally was just making my poor spouse look at so many of these comics like, "Look! It's us!" If you can't relate to the way these two act around each other, you might not find it as hilarious as I did, but I honestly think anyone will be able to find something to love here.
Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
January 12, 2019
This is a cute collection of web cartoons focusing on the relationship between a couple and thier four cats. It has plenty of big eyed cats, farts and video games. It is throughly modern, and funny at times.
As usual, your millage may vary. Humor is subjective. I didn't find the couple jokes to be cloying, which was good.
And I even enjoyed the cat/fart/couple/fart jokes. There is an interesting bit in the back of the book, where the artist shows how much her style has changed.
Lovers of cats will enjoy this. Couples will enjoy this. There is something in this for everyone
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
As usual, your millage may vary. Humor is subjective. I didn't find the couple jokes to be cloying, which was good.
And I even enjoyed the cat/fart/couple/fart jokes. There is an interesting bit in the back of the book, where the artist shows how much her style has changed.
Lovers of cats will enjoy this. Couples will enjoy this. There is something in this for everyone
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
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January 29, 2019Utterly adorable diary comics from the creator of Kim Reaper. I say 'adorable'; if your own home life doesn't include this much fond mockery of your partner's tendency to behave like a cat, or quite such heavy pizza consumption, then you might well find it sickening rather than relatable. But your questionable life choices are hardly my problem.
Seriously, though, it is so incredibly refreshing to read sketches from a couple's life which find the humour in them being obviously really into each other, as against all those columns which rely on bickering for laughs and just make you wonder weekly why they've not split up yet (mentioning no names, Tim Dowling. There was a small but measurable improvement to my quality of life once I realised I could just skip past him in the Guardian mag).
There's also a significant amount of farting.
(Netgalley ARC)
Seriously, though, it is so incredibly refreshing to read sketches from a couple's life which find the humour in them being obviously really into each other, as against all those columns which rely on bickering for laughs and just make you wonder weekly why they've not split up yet (mentioning no names, Tim Dowling. There was a small but measurable improvement to my quality of life once I realised I could just skip past him in the Guardian mag).
There's also a significant amount of farting.
(Netgalley ARC)
January 25, 2019
A collection of wonderfully drawn and brightly colored comics setting new goals for relationships. Purfect for all cat lovers and pizza lovers (which, I hope includes everyone), people in relationships, comic lovers, life lovers, world lovers, oh and space lovers too! (...did I miss anything?) . At the end some comic strips by Sarah are shown which were made a few years back along with their redrawings which greatly indicate how her style has bloomed and flourished.
It was a lovely read. I tried to focus more on details after Sarah pointed out how it should be done in one of a comic strip.
It was a lovely read. I tried to focus more on details after Sarah pointed out how it should be done in one of a comic strip.
May 21, 2019
Too many poop and fart jokes for my liking, but there were a few comics that made me chuckle because it reminded me of my partner and I. The art is super cute too. This is perfect for the Sarah Andersen crowd.
So, only 2 1/2 stars from me, but I am curious to check out her next collection being published in July of this year - I found this collection got progressively better, so hopefully that trend will continue.
So, only 2 1/2 stars from me, but I am curious to check out her next collection being published in July of this year - I found this collection got progressively better, so hopefully that trend will continue.
January 16, 2019
I am possibly the easiest mark in the world for autobio comics, so this was right up my alley. It's a great everyday diary comic about the relationship between Sarah and her partner Stef, as well as their assortment of adorable kitties. Much as in life, I was surprised at how many farts were contained in this book. Adorable and a lot of fun.
September 22, 2020
2.5/5
Read this on a whim, wouldn't be something I'd pick up normally. It was an okay comic strip collection, although you can definitely tell it was published in 2015. Absolutely full of that cheesy 'quirky' Tumblr crazy cat lady, pizza, and poop trend humour.
Read this on a whim, wouldn't be something I'd pick up normally. It was an okay comic strip collection, although you can definitely tell it was published in 2015. Absolutely full of that cheesy 'quirky' Tumblr crazy cat lady, pizza, and poop trend humour.
May 27, 2019
Our Super Adventure: Press Start to Begin is a collection—a veritable proliferation—of four-panel diary comics by late-twenty something couple Sarah Graley (the artist) and Stef Purenins. The idea is to make you smile in four panels, a time-honored comic strip goal. I smiled a few times, but not enough!. What’s notable, for me? Well, hmm, Stef, as depicted, looks a bit like—with his rough wanna-be beard—the way Jeffery Brown (Every Girl is the End of the World for Me) depicts himself in his diary comics. Which is a good thing. But if that is the main thing I am thinking as I read the comic, uh. But I have to admit this: I’m also reading The Uninhabitable Planet right now and this is not quite helping and I needed it to.
For fans of poop and fart jokes, and Sarah Anderson (these three things are not the same thing, Sarah quickly wants me to say!). Lighthearted couple and cat humor.
For fans of poop and fart jokes, and Sarah Anderson (these three things are not the same thing, Sarah quickly wants me to say!). Lighthearted couple and cat humor.
January 11, 2020
So cute! Very fart joke heavy.
November 9, 2016
Super cute slice of life comic strips featuring cats, farts and general fluffy nerdiness.
Some of the coupley strips are uncanny reflections of my life
Some of the coupley strips are uncanny reflections of my life
January 17, 2019
I already read this book in its original version (from shiny sword press) and it’s quite good! I recommend it to fans of John Allison and Sarah’s Scribbles
August 5, 2019
3.5⭐️
January 14, 2019
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for making this available on Netgalley. Yep, you can jump straight on and download the epub!
OK, so I've seen Sarah's comics on Facebook, and I always adore them! Her relationship with Stef reminds me so much of mine and Bowie's, especially the way we talk to each other and the cat situation (add in three dogs and you've got it to a tee) All her comics are funny and relatable, and her drawing style is just so,so cute! I loved seeing these in a collection.
It was nice to have a download, but I'd still buy a physical book if I could. Sarah's illustrations are something I want to share with everyone! If you're in need of a smile or a laugh, check them out. Five stars!
OK, so I've seen Sarah's comics on Facebook, and I always adore them! Her relationship with Stef reminds me so much of mine and Bowie's, especially the way we talk to each other and the cat situation (add in three dogs and you've got it to a tee) All her comics are funny and relatable, and her drawing style is just so,so cute! I loved seeing these in a collection.
It was nice to have a download, but I'd still buy a physical book if I could. Sarah's illustrations are something I want to share with everyone! If you're in need of a smile or a laugh, check them out. Five stars!
February 9, 2019
I'm all for supporting books like this. I really enjoy reading comic strips by artists who choose to either narrate their lives in a funny or sarcastic way, or portray their life as an artist, or show parts of their relationship, or show all the weird stuff we do or say to our pets. And this book had pretty much most of the aforementioned and I enjoyed it.
The entire collection was quirky and funny. I found myself laughing at a lot of the comics and what adds to that is how she chooses to draw her character's facial expressions. I loved the art style and it was overall a fun read.
(I received a free e-book copy of this title from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)
The entire collection was quirky and funny. I found myself laughing at a lot of the comics and what adds to that is how she chooses to draw her character's facial expressions. I loved the art style and it was overall a fun read.
(I received a free e-book copy of this title from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)
November 24, 2020
'Our Super Adventure Vol. 1: Press Start to Begin' by Sarah Graley is a collection of webcomics about living with another person and lots of cats.
Relationships have all kinds of possible, like too much pizza or too many cats. There are also too many farts (lots and lots of fart jokes abound). There are game nights and things to do when the internet is out. Also included is lots of snuggling.
I've read a few similar collections, but I liked this collection just a bit more. I definitely liked the art quite a bit.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Relationships have all kinds of possible, like too much pizza or too many cats. There are also too many farts (lots and lots of fart jokes abound). There are game nights and things to do when the internet is out. Also included is lots of snuggling.
I've read a few similar collections, but I liked this collection just a bit more. I definitely liked the art quite a bit.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
January 13, 2019
This was really cute! I've been a fan of this series on the internet for a while, so I'm not surprised that I enjoyed this bind-up. These short comics depict short snapshots of the life of Sarah, Stef, and all of their many cats. Many of their stories are heavily reminiscent of my own relationship, which is part of why I connected so well with the story. It's a pretty quick read, but I would highly recommend it to anyone that's a fan of webcomics.
I received a copy of this title from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I received a copy of this title from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
February 5, 2019
I absolutely adored meeting Sarah, Stef, Wilson, Pixel, Pesto, and Toby. The scenes were relatable and had heart.
If you have cats, have been in a long-term relationship, and/or fart, you should give this a read.
That said, some of the panels seemed related but were many pages away from each other, and other panels lacked an ending or punch line. I think this collection could be made stronger with some rearranging and editing.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via Netgalley for review consideration.
If you have cats, have been in a long-term relationship, and/or fart, you should give this a read.
That said, some of the panels seemed related but were many pages away from each other, and other panels lacked an ending or punch line. I think this collection could be made stronger with some rearranging and editing.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via Netgalley for review consideration.
February 2, 2019
For fans of the "Our Super Adventure" web comic this collection is bliss. Having so many creative, funny and entertaining comics at your fingertips is the best. I've read a few of these online and had nit had the chance to read so many of them in one sitting. While hitting the "share" button is harder in book form I now have the perfect gift idea for quite a few people in my life who are also fans.
** I received this book from Netgalley in return for my honest opinion**
** I received this book from Netgalley in return for my honest opinion**
March 30, 2019
I received this book in exchange for a honest review from NetGalley.
This was an adorable collection of comics that really portray what a long term relationship is like. It is not always pretty but it is always loving. Very cute overall I loved reading this title.
This was an adorable collection of comics that really portray what a long term relationship is like. It is not always pretty but it is always loving. Very cute overall I loved reading this title.
December 17, 2018
It’s such a fun, cute, and hilarious book! I loved every minute of it!
February 16, 2019
What’s not to love, the two main characters are adorable and let’s not forget the four cats - Who can resist them!
October 31, 2019
Nice art, well put together, funny; but expected more.
April 6, 2020
I got a kick out of this book. Love the art and comedy.
May 26, 2019
'Cause love is amazing and adorable! And farts.
May 31, 2018
Cute, silly, and lots of cats. This is exactly what I want from a light comic strip whose only purpose is to make readers smile and laugh :)
October 7, 2021
Very relatable and super cute, and now I want cats.
November 15, 2019
Cute but a bit odd. Lots of cat farts.
February 18, 2019
This had a few relatable frames (cat ownership really creates a common bond and seems to continue to be a solid foundation for humor in art). Some funny parts, but I’ve read others that I like much better so I think it’s a tough comparison. I can see some folks really enjoying this one, for me it was just okay.
I do love seeing an artist pursue their passion so it’s exciting to see the way the author is working to get into the graphic novel/comics world.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I do love seeing an artist pursue their passion so it’s exciting to see the way the author is working to get into the graphic novel/comics world.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 19, 2019
*netgalley review*
It was a fun read though unfortunately, I didn't fully enjoy some comics. I found some comics not my type (farts, belly buttons, poop (!) etc...). On the other hand, seeing the artists' style changing over the years was interesting.
Worth reading? If you are not into such jokes as I mentioned above, it is not your book.
It was a fun read though unfortunately, I didn't fully enjoy some comics. I found some comics not my type (farts, belly buttons, poop (!) etc...). On the other hand, seeing the artists' style changing over the years was interesting.
Worth reading? If you are not into such jokes as I mentioned above, it is not your book.
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