Wicked Epic Adventures: Another Wallace the Brave Collection

Wallace the Brave Collections #3

by Will Henry

A new series of colorful, imaginative, magical adventures with Wallace The Brave, recently awarded the Reuben Award for Best Newspaper Comic Strip by the National Cartoonist Society. The world of Wallace The Brave is one of imagination, discovery, and wonder, as Wallace and his friends explore the coastal surroundings of Snug Harbor, Rhode Island, uncovering new mysteries, adventure, and mischief wherever they turn. Brought to life by the wonderfully detailed ink-and-watercolor art of Will Henry, Wallace The Brave (named the 2018 Newspaper Comic Strip of the Year) will delight young readers as well as their parents, who will recognize a camaraderie and heart similar to classic strips like Calvin & Hobbes.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Fiction, Middle Grade, Humor, Childrens, Family

176 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 23, 2021

Reviews

[Melki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wallace the Brave is quickly becoming one of my favorite comic strips.

The strip features the adventures of a boy growing up in a seaside town whose life revolves around school, his family, friends, and his expansive imagination.

Though more of a make-you-smile than a laugh-out-loud strip, I consider Wallace to have successfully joined the ranks of Calvin and Hobbes, Foxtrot, and Cul de Sac as one of the best comics depicting an American childhood.

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This title will be available March 23rd. Thanks to NetGalley, and the publisher for this delightful sneak peek.

[Alexander Peterhans · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice little collection of cartoons, a bit Calvin & Hobbes-like, but still different enough. As with any cartoon, it'll have to be the art that sells it, and the art here is very good.

Can't say every gag made me laugh, but most made me smile, and a couple are quite exquisite.

3.5 stars

(Picked up an ARC through NetGalley)

[Geoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun, classic newspaper comic. It's a mashup of Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, Nate the Great, and Gasoline Alley, taking the best arts of the fun and whimsy and craziness and heart from each of its sources. The main trio of kids is well developed and endearing and (rare for a newspaper comic) the adults are compelling and three dimensional and funny as well. I'm looking forward to reading this one with my kids.

**Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

[donna backshall · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hmm, I guess my mistake was not having any background with the series before picking up Wicked Epic Adventures. I had no expectations, but once I got a few pages in, I felt like I was reading a Calvin and Hobbes styled comic, hoping to provide a lighthearted peek into childhood in middle class America.

Problem is, I couldn't relate, and I wasn't finding any of the panels giggle-worthy or even insightful.

I desperately wanted to connect with Wallace and Spud, but it never happened. They can't all be winners for every reader, so we'll just move right along.

[Rebecca Crunden]

Okay, this was seriously hilarious. Like, I'm not sure I even knew what the plot was half the time other than the kids being silly and random and pranking each other or just causing general mayhem, but the one-liners were so funny that I was giggling every other page. It's very situational, with the kids doing something ill-advised every couple of pages.

It's a great set of comics if you're looking for a good laugh!

Thank you netgalley for the free arc in exchange for an honest review.

[Arnaud · Rating 5 out of 5]

As many chuckles as the previous two! I can recommend this one in a heartbeat as well :-) Always a good laugh to follow Wallace and Spud 's antics :D

[Radwa · Rating 3 out of 5]

English Review below.

مجموعة كوميكس ظريفة وخفيفة عن مجموعة أصدقاء يعيشون في مدينة ساحلية ويتورطون في مختلف أنواع المشاكل بسبب مخيلاتهم. الشخصيات ظريفة وأسلوب الرسم لطيف. مجموعة ملائمة للأطفال وممتعة للكبار.

A collection of comics about a group of friends with really wild imaginations, living in a coastal town and getting into all kinds of troubles. I haven't read any of the previous collections, but I've read some comics from the same author with these characters on comics websites before. This collection is better than the ones I've read online.

The art is cute and even though I found the humor just okay in some of them, it was overall, a very good collection. Funny and suitable for children and a good palate cleanser for adults.

I thank Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the digital ARC.

[Jeanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great family humor strip along the lines of Calvin and Hobbes or Cul de Sac. Give it a try!

[Robert Schulz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Einfach großartigst. Jeder Band ist immer wieder eine Freude zu lesen: Die Zeichnungen im ganz individuellen Stil, die toll entwickelten Charaktere und all die wunderbaren Gags, die einfach sitzen.

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dive into the charming world of "Wicked Epic Adventures" by Will Henry, where imagination knows no bounds and mischief awaits around every corner.

As I flipped through the pages of this colorful collection, I found myself transported to the coastal town of Snug Harbor, where Wallace and his friends embark on a series of wild and whimsical escapades. From daring expeditions to secret hideouts, each comic strip is filled with laughter, discovery, and the joy of childhood camaraderie.

While I hadn't read any of the previous collections, I was pleasantly surprised by the cute and endearing artwork that brought the characters to life. Will Henry's ink-and-watercolor illustrations perfectly capture the playful spirit of Wallace and his friends, adding an extra layer of charm to their adventures.

Though I found some of the humor to be just okay, there were plenty of moments that brought a smile to my face. While the collection is primarily aimed at children, I appreciated its lighthearted tone and found it to be a delightful palate cleanser for adults looking for a quick escape from the everyday.

Overall, "Wicked Epic Adventures" offers a fun and entertaining glimpse into the imaginative world of Wallace The Brave. While it may not be groundbreaking, it's sure to bring joy to readers of all ages with its colorful characters, playful humor, and heartwarming camaraderie.

[Opal Edgar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Comic work is always hard to judge because not everyone laughs at the same thing. I'm sad to say this wasn't for me. The punch line of those comic strips was just a little lacking for my taste. I picked it up with a lot of expectation because it was described as the heir of Calvin & Hobbes, I am an unconditional fan of that masterpiece, so I knew it was a tall order. But I expected to find maybe a brother to Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson, which is fantastic and also has a good place on my shelves... sadly it only just managed to make me smile 3 times. The characters just didn't talk to me that much and were pretty one dimensional with each only one obsession in mind. I guess even in comic strips I like my characters a little more fluffed out. I think this might talk to other parents or people with different childhood memories from mine. One the plus side it is very clean and suitable for all ages. I can totally imagine giving it to my grandfather as a Christmas gift and am pretty sure he would like it.

[Anjana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read and reviewed two other books by this author and this collection felt as good, if not better than the others.

Wallace and his friends lead simple lives with some lofty ideas at times. They live in a small town, with limited people who make appearances ( seagulls, and one in particular also participate). Since the previous collection, his parents have become less tired and both of Wallace’s parents show more of their daily life this time around. I still enjoyed Spud’s paranoia and random musings of Wallace’s as well as Sterling’s intrusions into the narrative. The pattern is similar to the last two visits but it still felt new and fresh. Theirs is a simple life and once I started I kept going, chuckling to myself till I set it down after having turned the last page (metaphorically, I had a digi-copy)

I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and my review is entirely based on my reading experience with this and the previous two collections by the same author.

[Wayne McCoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Wicked Epic Adventures” by Will Henry is another collection of strips featuring Wallace the Brave and his friends and family.

Journey back to Snug Harbor, Rhode Island with Wallace, Spud, and the rest of his friends. This time around Wallace and Spud get stuck in a Chinese finger trap, Amelia gets Wallace to eat a very hot pepper, and younger brother Sterling provides his own feral commentary.

There’s something I absolutely love about these comics. They’re not like Peanuts, but they remind me very much of how I feel when I read those strips. I love the innocent world of this childhood, and the imagination and wonder feels very much like a young child.

[Becky B · Rating 5 out of 5]

A collection of a comic year of adventures with Wallace, his family, his best buds Spud and Amelia.

I absolutely love how Wallace’s mom and dad respond to his and his little brother’s misadventures. Wallace’s teacher is also pretty great. The things Will Henry dreams up for Wallace, Spud, and Amelia to get up to are endlessly creative and had me laughing all the way through. Highly recommended to any age reader looking for a laugh.

No content issues.

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone with a very...Wallace like child, I enjoyed this book. I could see her doing most of the things (she also has a very vivid imagination) that happen in this book. A nice collection of strips from Snug Harbor that take place throughout most of the year. They play in the ocean, hide in the woods, go to school, and just do what a lot of normal kids do. I really enjoyed it!

*I received a copy of Wicked Epic Adventures through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This graphic novel is for anyone who wants to start out finding what everyone loves about them. This is the life of Wallace. What he goes and does with himself and friends throughout the day. You feel like you are right there with him. The illustrations are wonderful and make you feel like you are right there in his daily life. I would recommend this to anyone starting out with graphic novels or just wants to see how a boy lives throughout his day.

[Jdetrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m reading these in the hospital, so I have time to luxuriate in them. I just realized how much is going on in all of these strips. Sometimes Bill Henry does interesting things with his signature which are well worth looking for. And I learned some time ago to check out the birds and other animals, who can be very funny.

[Dana K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starts out with a laugh out loud on the very first page. I haven't laughed so much with a comic since classic Calvin and Hobbes. Wallace is hilarious and sardonic with an outlandish fantastical mind.

Thanks to Netgalley for access to an ARC of this novel. All opinions above are my own

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Wallace the Brave everyday in my local newspaper and on some social media sites, so this book already has a special place in my heart. Each page is a laugh and the artwork in so charming!

That you to Will Henry and Net Galley for the read

[Youtube (SERPERIORREADS) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the comedies of the two young men, Wallace and his partner, with their father. It seems like those adventures that young people have to enjoy their childhood as they want it. I don't know whether to put four stars or five

[Joshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading these comics reminds me of what it was like to be a kid, and how we don't have to lose that childlike wonder and imagination. Wallace the Brave inspires me to look for the adventures in life that are around us everyday.

[Kevin Hodgson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The world of Wallace and his family and friends is perfectly suited this lovely, funny and rather touching comic about childhood antics and friendship, and the imaginative exploration of the world outside the door (even if your friend needs a bit of cajoling to come along)

[Robert Gidley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best comic running today

“Wallace The Brave” is like someone took the best parts of “Calvin and Hobbes,” mashed it together with “Cul de Sac” and seasoned it with a soupçon of weird. Very funny, very endearing. Go Spud!

[Andreea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I received this book for free in exchange of my honest opinion.

This was so incredibly fun! Sometimes I was laughing out loud - loved to follow the kids adventures, loved the parents too. So relatable!

[Meg (fiction_gryphon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore Will Henry’s work! No matter your age, do yourself a favor and pick up the Wallace the Brave collections. They’re full of adventure, friendship, silliness and imagination!

[Andréa]

Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

[Michael Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun comic, definitely worth reading

[Brian Clopper · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best of the three collections so far. Feels like it's found its groove.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the friendship between Wallace and Spud. Such different personalities in a very adventurous and comical friendship.

[Tom M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

As fine a collection of Wallace the Brave comic strips as one is likely to ever find. Bonus: this book ends with one of my favorites!