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Battlepug #1-5
Battlepug: The Compugdium
At long last, MIKE NORTON's award-winning fantasy/humor webcomic is collected in one volume! Join the last Kinmundian and his faithful steed, The Battlepug, as they travel the globe seeking revenge against every giant ridiculous animal they can find. Featuring extras like sketches and art by some of the most creative artists in the business today! Collects the entire 5-volume original series of BATTLEPUG!
337 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 23, 2019
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Mike Norton
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Mike Norton has been working in comics for 10 years now, gaining recognition for projects such as The Waiting Place and Jason and the Argobots. In 2001, he became Art Director for Devil's Due Publishing where he drew the first Voltron mini-series. In 2005, he went freelance and has since made a name for himself working on books like Queen and Country, Gravity, Runaways, All-New Atom and Green Arrow/Black Canary.
He is also very, very tall.
There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name
Mike Norton has been working in comics for 10 years now, gaining recognition for projects such as The Waiting Place and Jason and the Argobots. In 2001, he became Art Director for Devil's Due Publishing where he drew the first Voltron mini-series. In 2005, he went freelance and has since made a name for himself working on books like Queen and Country, Gravity, Runaways, All-New Atom and Green Arrow/Black Canary.
He is also very, very tall.
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January 12, 2020
Mike Norton’s webcomic epic compiled in one omnibus before the relaunch of the series at Image Comics.
We follow the adventure of the last Kindmundian, whose tribe has been obliterated by a giant baby seal when he was a kid.
He seeks revenge. Mostly on the sorcerer Catwulf, who has he power of invoking and controlling giant animals to reach his nefarious ends but also, for example, against Santa Claus who enslaved him (and hardened him in the warrior he became) when he was a kid.
On the way, he crosses path with a giant Pug he first mistakes for a monster, but who basically acts as a friendly pug (which seems himself to have a mysterious origin). He also meets a diverse cast of permanent and recurring compelling characters, some making a return in the new Image relaunch.
This parody of Conan-like fantasy is hilarious, and the adventures are engaging. It’s a book you read with a permanent smile on your face and I, for myself, preorder each issue of the new series. Too happy to go back to this vast universe Mike Norton has created.
We follow the adventure of the last Kindmundian, whose tribe has been obliterated by a giant baby seal when he was a kid.
He seeks revenge. Mostly on the sorcerer Catwulf, who has he power of invoking and controlling giant animals to reach his nefarious ends but also, for example, against Santa Claus who enslaved him (and hardened him in the warrior he became) when he was a kid.
On the way, he crosses path with a giant Pug he first mistakes for a monster, but who basically acts as a friendly pug (which seems himself to have a mysterious origin). He also meets a diverse cast of permanent and recurring compelling characters, some making a return in the new Image relaunch.
This parody of Conan-like fantasy is hilarious, and the adventures are engaging. It’s a book you read with a permanent smile on your face and I, for myself, preorder each issue of the new series. Too happy to go back to this vast universe Mike Norton has created.
June 28, 2022
This is the most brilliant and demented comic. I love this comic. It's part spoof on Conan, but it is so much more.
And the names. OMG the mage with the cats!
But it isn't just the humor, there is a great deal of emotion in the comic for it does deal with loss. More importantly, it does so in a real way. It also deals with cost and taking responsibility for actions.
I'm docking a star for the fact that Moll who is great character is shown to be nude over much of the book, and while two reasons are given for this, it is also a bit annoying because if she sees nudity as natural, why always pose her in such a pin up sexy, way? That's my quibble though.
And the names. OMG the mage with the cats!
But it isn't just the humor, there is a great deal of emotion in the comic for it does deal with loss. More importantly, it does so in a real way. It also deals with cost and taking responsibility for actions.
I'm docking a star for the fact that Moll who is great character is shown to be nude over much of the book, and while two reasons are given for this, it is also a bit annoying because if she sees nudity as natural, why always pose her in such a pin up sexy, way? That's my quibble though.
May 8, 2019
Tongue-in-cheek fantasy comic series - fun stuff and silly at times
Catwulf wants more power and is confronted by a ragtag group consisting of the last Kinmundian, various mages and an immense pug. The plot involves a series of adventures along their journey as they encounter odd and curious beings. The whole tale told by Moll to her two dogs!
It’s light-hearted and the artwork is lovingly created with colourful detail. Well worth a look.
May 8, 2019
Amazing art and such a creative story. I have to be honest, I was wondering from the beginning why the nude lady, but way to end it! It's like a piece of music that is perfectly through-composed. And how could you not love a giant pug?!
August 30, 2022
Revenge, magic, mostly naked (but appropriately angled to avoid a higher age rating) seers, and a struggle to save the world. No problem for this team.
With humor, fantastic artwork, and the occasional parody gold for those lucky enough to notice them (discovering them is part of the experience so I am not going to point any out besides the obvious Conan/He-man vibe of our hero) our adventure starts from a little boy whose village was destroyed by one of the most terrifying things possible...*dramatic music* a gigantic baby seal! Being the last of his people this young man is captured and forced into hard labor for the fatman in the northlands and his elven hordes until such a time as when destiny has chosen for him to rise up and take a hold on the reigns of his fate.
As told in the room of the mostly nude story teller to her two dog companions we see the last of the Kimmundian's meet his faithful Battlepug along with other allies who each have a their own part to play in the fate this lone warrior and his big but good boi must play to ruin the plans of those that world imbalance the world for their own greedy ambitions.
With humor, fantastic artwork, and the occasional parody gold for those lucky enough to notice them (discovering them is part of the experience so I am not going to point any out besides the obvious Conan/He-man vibe of our hero) our adventure starts from a little boy whose village was destroyed by one of the most terrifying things possible...*dramatic music* a gigantic baby seal! Being the last of his people this young man is captured and forced into hard labor for the fatman in the northlands and his elven hordes until such a time as when destiny has chosen for him to rise up and take a hold on the reigns of his fate.
As told in the room of the mostly nude story teller to her two dog companions we see the last of the Kimmundian's meet his faithful Battlepug along with other allies who each have a their own part to play in the fate this lone warrior and his big but good boi must play to ruin the plans of those that world imbalance the world for their own greedy ambitions.
July 1, 2024
Childish humour in a very adult book left me a little bit confused who this is actually for.
The art is mostly good except for the ridiculously thin ankles and tiny feet.
The current story is mostly told fine but some key backstory parts like how certain people took power are barely skimmed over leaving huge plot holes.
Overall this is a very predictable story with nudity, a child constantly swearing and a dumb as hell protagonist.
The book is difficult to handle as it is all landscape and this also took away from the reading experience.
With all that said, I still managed to find enjoyment reading this, even if it was just in how stupid it is.
The art is mostly good except for the ridiculously thin ankles and tiny feet.
The current story is mostly told fine but some key backstory parts like how certain people took power are barely skimmed over leaving huge plot holes.
Overall this is a very predictable story with nudity, a child constantly swearing and a dumb as hell protagonist.
The book is difficult to handle as it is all landscape and this also took away from the reading experience.
With all that said, I still managed to find enjoyment reading this, even if it was just in how stupid it is.
April 14, 2024
I love a weird concept played completely straight - done well - and this is that. It's a fun ride, joyous and playful, with a generous spirit. The territory isn't new, but the path through it certainly is. Norton has said that he gave himself lots of room for improvisation, and sometimes that causes him to stumble, but all it takes is a quick, silly edit to get things back on track. Far from essential, but a real pleasure.
November 10, 2019
I have wanted to finish this up for a while now, as the new monthly book has 2 or 3 issues out and are starting to pile up. If this was half as fun to create as it was to read, then Mike has the best job in the world.
The book is called Battlepug, look at the cover. Do you want to read it? What are you waiting for? Mike Norton has shared it with the world, it’s waiting for you.
The book is called Battlepug, look at the cover. Do you want to read it? What are you waiting for? Mike Norton has shared it with the world, it’s waiting for you.
February 8, 2020
From the moment I saw an excerpt of the webcomic I knew that this was a writer that not only knew pugs, but also loved them. I have chortled my way through this compendium, loving the delightful story within the story, relishing the accutely observed pug traits. It is a lot of fun and a tale told with love... twice
December 12, 2022
What a fantastic great adventure! Hilarious and ridiculous and full of tropes. A joyride into fantasyland full of magic, good vs. evil, and pugs. Yep, pugs (and other dogs, as well. And other animals and creatures and so on.) Recommended for those who like, well, pugs, pirates, bratty girls and swimming holes (of a fashion).
February 8, 2020
Interesting magic system in this book. Lots of laughs. The cute little, foul-mouthed girl (who is also a powerful plant mage) may be my favorite character. Or is it the giant pug the book is named for? That's a toughie. The Scribbly Scrabbly man was definitely my least favorite. Annoying little fella.
September 27, 2019
A really fun read I see why it won 2 awards for sure, if you can get this for a good deal its definitely worth. Plus I like pugs so I might be biased.
June 23, 2020
This was crazy and so very fun! Loved the artwork and the story is fantastic!
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