The Books of Clash Vol. 1

The Books of Clash #1

by Gene Luen Yang, Les McClaine (Illustrator), Alison Acton (Illustrator)

Based on Clash of Clans and Clash Royale and penned by superstar graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang, this first volume of this action-packed eight-volume series brings the characters from everyone's favorite mobile gaming sensation to life!

SEE! The illustrated exploits of one young Hog Rider and his trusted companion in an unpredictable tale of fantasy and adventure!

READ! Their journey from no-good warriors on the battlefield to true heroes of the Royal Arena!

BATTLE! When danger strikes the village of JazzyPickles and its colorful cast of characters in this heartwarming and hilarious graphic novel based on two of the world’s most popular video games.

In this epic new series set in the world of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale , experience a laugh-out-loud tale of friendship and fun!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Comics, Middle Grade, Graphic Novels Comics, Childrens, Humor

144 pages, Paperback

Published May 30, 2023

About the author

Gene Luen Yang writes, and sometimes draws, comic books and graphic novels. As the Library of Congress’ fifth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, he advocates for the importance of reading, especially reading diversely. American Born Chinese, his first graphic novel from First Second Books, was a National Book Award finalist, as well as the winner of the Printz Award and an Eisner Award. His two-volume graphic novel Boxers & Saints won the L.A. Times Book Prize and was a National Book Award Finalist. His other works include Secret Coders (with Mike Holmes), The Shadow Hero (with Sonny Liew), Superman from DC Comics (with various artists), and the Avatar: The Last Airbender series from Dark Horse Comics (with Gurihiru). In 2016, he was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow. His most recent books are Dragon Hoops from First Second Books and Superman Smashes the Klan from DC Comics.

Reviews

[Mehsi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heel tof om te lezen, zeker genoten van het verhaal en Terry, sorry Terrodicus. Leuk hoe hij steeds meer ontdekte over de wereld, de mensen/wezens in de wereld, belangrijke keuzes maken (ga je voor je eigen geluk of die van je familie/stam). Met veel spannende avonturen! Ook het varkentje was leuk! En de artstijl was echt heel tof.
Alleen vond ik dat er veel te veel dialoog was.

[Sjule · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wir begleiten Terry und sein treues Schweinchen Angelantine auf ihrem Abenteuer und der Selbstfindung.

Ich habe noch nicht so viele Comics gelesen und auch die Spiele habe ich nie gespielt, aber aktuell gehe ich mehr in die Richtung Comics und Graphic Novels und war glücklich bei Lovelybooks ausgewählt worden zu sein für die Leserunde.

Erwartet habe ich ein Heft also eher Paperback, aber es kam ein schön handliches Hardcover mit schön gestalteten Einband. Vorne passiert nicht zu viel und Terry ist mit Angelantine im Vordergrund. Zudem springt eins sofort in den Blick, dass es Band 1 ist. Hinten ist schon mehr los und man sieht, wer einem noch so im Buch begegnet.

Die Zeichnungen von Les McClaine gefallen mir sehr. Sehr aufgeräumt und nicht überladen, außer es kommt zu Kämpfen, aber dann ist zumindest das wichtigste im Vordergrund. Die Tusche wurde von Alison Acton ausgeführt und Farben von Karina Edwards & Alex Campbell. Alles passt super zusammen.

Geschrieben wurde die Geschichte von Gene Luen Yang und sie fängt stark an, lässt in der Mitte etwas nach, wird dann wieder stärker und endet etwas abrupt für meinen Geschmack.

Den Übersetzer finde ich leider nicht raus, denn ich habe kein Vermerk im Buch gefunden, was ich schade finde, da ich die Wortwitze im deutschen teilweise echt gut fand. zudem sind einige Anspielungen an die Spiele und auch Erklärungen im Buch, die einem weiterhelfen, wenn man diese nicht kennt. Dort habe ich mich nicht im Nachteil gefühlt.

Alles in allem war es ein kurzweiliges Leseerlebnis, welches mir Spaß gemacht hat, da die Geschichte auch etwas Tiefgang bekam, trotzdem hakelte sie etwas.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a graphic novel based on the video game(s) Clash of Clans/Clash Royale. I did not know that when I picked it up, just that it looked like something my kids and I might enjoy reading. I will say from the jump my 12-year-old felt it was just "ok" but my 9-year-old absolutely (and almost immediately) fell in love with the book and since the series! Gene Luen Yang (who I have enjoyed other projects with) does not disappoint and I find the story fun, goofy, laughable and easily accessible to kids. The art gallery and the tips and tricks to playing the game were a very nice addition in the back of the book. While the danger level is low (which I love for my kids) the humor really tickled my youngest daughter and made me even more interested in reading. The town of JazzyPickles is in danger, a group comes together for hijinks and friendship. Not a book I really feel the need to reread, but it still was fun and enjoyable.

[Christina Getrost · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK this was more juvenile than I'd expected it to be, but still fun. Very videogame-like. Not interested enough to continue reading it, but it's cute for young readers who like goofy over-the-top fantasy action fun. I couldn't get over how much the main character ("Terrodicus" AKA "Terry") looked like Mr. T from the eighties, and that just sucked me right out of the story. "Hog riders" (riding actual boar hogs, not motorcycles, get it?) is a very weird profession for your main warrior group, very silly!

[Ben Vore · Rating 5 out of 5]

A promising start in a new series that will appeal to fans of Clash of Clans/Clash Royale, as well as those familiar with Gene Luen Yang. Yang’s storyline uses characters from the Clash universe (this volume showcases Terrodicius the Hog Rider, aka “Terry,” a misfit among his fellow Triumphica Hog Riders) to tell a story about identity and stereotypes without being didactic. It’s goofy fun and an easy win for reluctant readers, as my 13-year-old can attest.

[Rae the Reviewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really cute. I’m a fan of Gene Luen Yang’s work and attended an online event for this, then received a copy from the publisher. This is definitely a book I’d include in a classroom. I think it would be especially helpful for reluctant readers and I’m glad it’s being made into a series.

[Kathleen · Rating 2 out of 5]

For people looking for a game tie-in.

[Nina O'Daniels · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations and lots of humor. Probably best for those who really like video games.

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just not for me.

[Brendan Hough · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eye read 2023
6.8/10 i liked the story more than the game. Full colour, cheesy jokes and a nice little story for when you want to entertain your inner child.

[grieshaber.reads]

I am SO not the target audience for this book so I won't rate it but I will say it's a fun and colorful graphic novel that reads like a video game - a no-brainer for non-reading middle school boys.

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairly standard game tie-in comic.

[Desirée Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun read!

[Gabriel Pinilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es muy gracioso y es una buena historia

[Philip · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this on the strength of Gene Luen Yang’s name, and it is well-done, but I’m not the target audience.

[Dolores · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun and silly.

[Lisa Smiroldo · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pls let me read for free

[Ree P · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't think much of the game because I've only played a little bit when it first came out; this adds more to the game, and I like the character development

[Laura]

I now understand my husband just a wee bit more.