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Dungeon Fun
This is a story of a girl and her sword…Raised by trolls in the moat
of a castle, Fun Mudlifter lives a life of boredom until, one day,
when adventure finds her and a sword plummets into her village.
Setting off to confront the trolls responsible for the falling items
that plague her and her neighbours, Fun begins an off-beat odyssey in
which she encounters jobsworth trolls, three-headed beasts,
soothsaying shamans and headless barbarians as she valiantly battles
her way up through the dungeons to her final goal.
of a castle, Fun Mudlifter lives a life of boredom until, one day,
when adventure finds her and a sword plummets into her village.
Setting off to confront the trolls responsible for the falling items
that plague her and her neighbours, Fun begins an off-beat odyssey in
which she encounters jobsworth trolls, three-headed beasts,
soothsaying shamans and headless barbarians as she valiantly battles
her way up through the dungeons to her final goal.
144 pages, Paperback
First published August 28, 2015
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July 7, 2016
Completely bonkers and very funny graphic novel for all fantasy fans (especially gamers), this is massive amounts of fun. (8+)
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*Please note: this review is meant as a recommendation only. Please do not use it in any marketing material, online or in print, without asking permission from me first. Thank you!*
December 10, 2016
Fun Mudlifter lives a quiet life in a moat with her adoptive parents after falling out of sky one day as a baby. Many years later, a sword falls out of the sky and so begins the story of one girl and her sword as she decides to begin a quest to teach the bridge trolls to stop throwing stuff down into Deepmoat.
I wasn't expecting to adore this as much as I did. I picked it up as I'm a fan of artist Neil Slorence and he had a sale on at his online store. I was sort of expecting it to be quite light and fluffy, which it is, but it also has an immense amount of heart. Ms Mudlifter and her sidekick, Sir Barnabus Games (the ghost of a knight who falls from sky and who is bound to the sword), are a delightful duo and it's lovely to see them bond over the course of the story.
It's obvious that the writer has a love of old-fashioned dungeon-crawling RPGs in the Dungeons and Dragons ilk, as references to all sorts are strewn liberally across the comic, from the dungeonmaster apprentice to cursed items and references to levelling up, but you'll enjoy it just as much even if you're unfamiliar with the oeuvre.
The characters are pleasantly not two dimensional either, including the villains of the piece, which is always nice to see, and I hate that it's still something that's noteworthy, but it is always nice to see so many female characters in important roles.
The volume ends satisfactorily, but with hooks very much present for a sequel, which I am very definitely looking forward to.
I wasn't expecting to adore this as much as I did. I picked it up as I'm a fan of artist Neil Slorence and he had a sale on at his online store. I was sort of expecting it to be quite light and fluffy, which it is, but it also has an immense amount of heart. Ms Mudlifter and her sidekick, Sir Barnabus Games (the ghost of a knight who falls from sky and who is bound to the sword), are a delightful duo and it's lovely to see them bond over the course of the story.
It's obvious that the writer has a love of old-fashioned dungeon-crawling RPGs in the Dungeons and Dragons ilk, as references to all sorts are strewn liberally across the comic, from the dungeon
The characters are pleasantly not two dimensional either, including the villains of the piece, which is always nice to see, and I hate that it's still something that's noteworthy, but it is always nice to see so many female characters in important roles.
The volume ends satisfactorily, but with hooks very much present for a sequel, which I am very definitely looking forward to.
June 4, 2020
A girl, a ghost, a sword, and many many quests (and side-quests). All taking place in a dungeon. This was quite fun to read and I had many laughs at all that happened. I loved Fun and how strong and brave she was and how she didn't let anything stop her. Go girl! I had a suspicious who she was when we saw that portrait. And later we get some backstory and also who that Hel person is. I loved that part so much. Then there is plenty of adventure, action, monsterslaying, dodging of monsters, and finding out about family and who you are and what you want to be. The art was really nicely done.
May 6, 2018
Quirkily subversive and quite frankly bonkers, yet charming and hugely enjoyable. Every time you think you might know what's going on, your standard fantasy assumptions implode and your expectations are pulled from under your feet in a diverting and highly entertaining way.
April 28, 2020
Really enjoyed this Graphic Novel. It's quirky and funny (both for adults, teen and kids). Lighthearted fun, but challenges stereotypes in an entertaining and accessible way. Just a fun and enjoyable read! Definitely one that had me giggling in places.
June 14, 2021
fairly decent if rather silly- I kind of wish given how childish and silly it is at times it didnt have as much stuff that would go over my daughters head. I didnt think there was anything terribly fresh but it is told with a decent amount of Adventure time type zingyness
December 4, 2017
The funniest comic book I've read so far. loved the candid illustrations and clever jokes and references. Can't wait to read more!
April 26, 2019
I read these in single issues, and I am so happy it has been collected! Funny and clever and smart and different.
July 27, 2019
Fun and Games and lots of laughs. This quirky comic book is just what all adults and children need for a wee bit of escapism. I hope there will be more in the series.
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December 6, 2020
A joy from beginning to end.
December 31, 2020
Last comics of the year - and I'm happy to recommend it to ANYONE. Read it people, it's FUN! (And Scottish).
April 8, 2021
Funny, charming, a fantastic role model. One of the best, bittersweet endings of any books. Perfect.
February 22, 2022
Absolutely loved this book! My only compliant is there isn't a second one
October 17, 2022
A fun read.
January 29, 2022
I'll always have a soft spot for Dungeon Fun.
I picked it up at the library when I was younger and I remember being so obsessed, I borrowed it many times for wayy too long before my mum made me take it back to the library.
I actually met the illustrator at a comic drawing workshop thing a few years ago and I think he found me really annoying. Oh well😭😿
It has the same type of vibe as Adventure Time and it's Scottish!
Omw to buy it right now to reread it :)
I picked it up at the library when I was younger and I remember being so obsessed, I borrowed it many times for wayy too long before my mum made me take it back to the library.
I actually met the illustrator at a comic drawing workshop thing a few years ago and I think he found me really annoying. Oh well😭😿
It has the same type of vibe as Adventure Time and it's Scottish!
Omw to buy it right now to reread it :)
July 7, 2014
I like the art/characters in this book and the story is very fun too.
I hope the authors keep on writing and drawing this. :)
Just read the second book also. The fun keeps going on.
I hope the authors keep on writing and drawing this. :)
Just read the second book also. The fun keeps going on.
February 27, 2016
This is such a fun read! I absolutely loved the story and the artwork, the references and language kept me giggling throughout! Very excited to read more of their stuff
February 25, 2015
First comic book I've ever read and I loved it. Can't wait for the next one.
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