A bloody dystopian graphic novel that follows two brothers brought to a remote community where survival isn't guaranteed and each day is a fight against deadly outside forces.

I really enjoyed this! To start with, the art style is really cool. The graphics are detailed and unique. There are lots of wide angle views that really help with world building. This story is pretty brutal. Imagine the Walking Dead when they're in the prison but instead of zombies its killer Rippers, which are basically the horror version of those cute Japanese snow monkey's.

I think the best part of the story is the characters. They were interesting and memorable. I already want to read the next installment to see what happens.

This was super fun. If you are at all a dystopian or walking dead fan, I think you'll really enjoy this.

An interesting post-apocalyptic story that follows the reckless adventures of the orphaned brothers Zach and Archer Goodwoody as they arrive at Fort Apache and learn the rules to this little village in assuring the survival of its members.

The perverted behaviour of the kids in this village, especially those underage, does distract the core storyline but might be appealing to other audiences. The story also loses a lot of its intrigue as you progress, especially once you discover the actual threat outside the walls of their village.

The artwork is original and remains consistent from start to finish. While not completely absorbing or mind-boggling, the digital artwork remains one of this comic book series' forte.

(3.5) This was a nice introduction to a story that I would read more from. The art style was wonderful, and the story was enticing. Even though I liked it, it lacked the oomph that I look for in a first story. I felt like I had seen most of these tropes done before, and while none of them are done badly here, it wasn't anything extremely unique. There is mild fatphobia displayed by a few characters. Besides these things, though, I enjoyed this first volume, and I will read further if I get the chance.

CW: Nudity, sex, implied drug addiction, implied underage sex (character seemed to be under 18), violence, stereotypes

Let me get this out there. The premise of "Gung-ho" is an incredible take on a post-apocalyptic world. I did not expect Rippers to look like white killer monkeys. The incredible art-work by Thomas von Kummat was stunning, every panel felt like a painting.

"Gung-Ho" from those two points above was definitely on its way to getting between a 4-5 star rating. Where it loses it a bit for me are the characters themselves rather than anything innately wrong with the storyline. When I strip back the initial post-apocalyptic premise (including the killer-monkeys) of the story I don't really see anything I haven't seen a million times before in this genre. Which may be a really good thing if you are looking for something familiar to read but with a new package.

However, there were plot inconsistencies that made no sense to me and were not things I could ignore. The teenagers in this story have no regard for their own safety nor for the safety around them and while this is meant to be read as just a part of the world they live in, I can't help but think that their lack of fear makes no sense considering the kind of world they live in. Moments shown about the teenagers go further than just rebellion and there is not a single voice of reason among them which is unusual in a group of teenagers that big (whether they be fictional or not)

I don't mind nudity or sex panels in my graphic novels or manga. Sometimes they are an inevitable part of the story or genre setting. Those things I can live with and appreciate. Let me preface this by saying that apart from Archer, there was no indication that any of the other teenagers were 18 or older. However, stereotypes and just the use of the underage female characters in sex-scenes (or in general) made me really uncomfortable. While I don't think every piece of work published needs to be "woke"; there were too many obvious moments for my liking that leaned into an uncomfortable territory in that regard for no reason other than it could.

The ending to this volume was such a whiplash and would have been a 5 star read on its own. I'm not even joking.

However, the novel as a whole didn't hold up to the volume end. At this moment I don't think I'm going to pick up the second volume for reasons stated above.

Thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for allowing me to read an e-arc of this graphic novel. All opinions are my own.

The art in Gung Ho deserves 7 stars on its own. Like, hands down some of the most stunning work I’ve seen in a graphic novel. At first glance I genuinely thought some panels were photographed.

~★~ What is this book about? ~★~

After the White Plague renders humanity thin, people discover that survival relies in numbers. Leaving the security of town or fortified camps almost guarantees certain death.
Orphaned brothers Archer and Zach arrive at Fort Apache, where they are expected to learn to fight and never leave the safe zone alone. It isn’t long before the pair realizes there’s as much trouble to be found within the colony as they’ll find beyond its borders.

~★~

Post apocalyptic stories almost always get a positive reaction out of me. It’s a mystery why I haven’t read more. Gung Ho brings a lot to the table with its kick ass characters, awesome monsters and frequent action.

There’s almost nothing about this story that I didn’t like. Benjamin von Eckartsberg does a great job capturing different character dynamics that stand out. Zach and Archer were passionate troublemakers, which made their proceedings all the more interesting.

I suppose a post apocalyptic tale could have had a more unique plot. I enjoyed all of it nonetheless, though I can definitely see why others might find that aspect underwhelming. Other than that, this was a great story!

Oh boy... I need Vol.2 ASAP!
Gung-Ho is a beautifully drawn post-apocalyptic story. There's angsty teens that can't keep their pants on, there's corruption, there's survival, there's the "White Plague", there's blood... Overall it's a fun time and I want to see where this one's going.

Content Warning: Adult content (18+), Nudity, Violence, Adult Language

I am stunned and thrilled by everything that I read in this book; from its storyline, premise, and characters to the intense tension are built. Its illustrations made me recall the graphics that I saw in 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' and I will highly recommend this book for its graphics and details. I added that content warning because it's certainly not suitable for the minors for its action, language, brutality, and some scenes.
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What makes this book so exciting? It's a dystopian-horror fiction where people were living in enclosed surroundings to keep themselves safe from the rippers and crushers—some crazy human hunting animals. Archer and Zach are two orphan brothers who get shelter in Fort Apache where people live and train to defend themselves against those beasts. Archer and Zach were the stars of this book and compared to normal books, reading character development in such a graphic novel was a very satisfying experience.
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Archer with his wit and big mouth added the charisma and Zach's heroic courage provided the intense thrills. Even except them, all other characters were there for significant reasons. The visual narration was very smooth and moving and every other character Archer and Zach came across formed a bond without them—either that was of friendship or rivalry. I thought as an elder brother Archer may have more share in the story, but Zach was the one who took the weight of the story on his shoulders. Probably, Archer may have more to do in the next volumes of this book but in this volume, Zach had it all!
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Other conspiracies were going on in Fort Apache which is yet to be revealed. The whole premise and the sequence of the story made it more like an insane apocalypse movie. Must give it a read if you are into dystopian fiction and love to read some mysterious characters.

THE ART WAS STUNNING and the story was truly intriguing!!

The illustrations are amazing. It's a treat to visit each and every one as the characters and scenes not only come to life, but echo the atmosphere perfectly.

The reader is thrust into a world, where settlements and their walls are the only thing keeping humanity alive. I think?? There is no background or history, and no indication as to what happened or how the world outside of this settlement is set-up (outside of the dangerous part).. This made it hard to sink into the story right away and left plot holes all over the place. The world simply missed a lot of foundation.

I did enjoy several of the characters and found their relationships and issues intriguing. There's some intriguing weaving in this direction, and I did root for a few of them and hate a few others. Unfortunately, this didn't stay consistent through-out the read and there were lulls in between, where I found myself skimming the pages just to get on to the next interesting part.....

3.5/5
This is a graphic novel with a post-apocalyptic setting, with a quite basic premise when it comes to the genre, but the art style definitely makes up for that. The main characters, the Goodwoody brothers, Zack and Archer, are likeable and can carry the plot. It was an interesting read, although not really the type of graphic novel I would pick up off the shelf in a book store I'm happy I got to read it.

A post-apocalypse involving white killer apes that's new. But more importantly it's how being a teenager is practically the worst thing to be in this setting. When society crumbles, the adults who have lost just about everything cling to what little semblance they can grasp. The old woman leading this center is the most reasonable authority figure compared to the magistrate who commits sexual misconduct and has the power to get away with it. Because the magistrate is the only one to get them supplies and the old woman and the rest of the adults have to turn a blind eye. Every youngling tries their best to live to the best of their ability within confines. Because when you're a teenager and need to find what you want out of life, living in a society where almost every other infraction gets them scorned to outright abuse. Especially when you look at adults and how they make a sport out of things not that different from the teens. There are loads of half-measures and double standards to ensure things go the way people want them to. Some of the adults genuinely want their kids to survive and have a better future. But at the same time, they're so broken they're willing to go to cult-like behaviors to make sure the teens conform. At the end of it all however, this lack of a childhood and/or the willingness to stay in childhood could be what damns them all.

Gung-Ho is adventure and dystopian thrill mixed into a graphic novel collection. Recommended for older readers, and enjoyable for science fiction and comic book fans. The art is visually appealing, even when taking up dark subjects.

The raw desire to survive hangs on every page and creates a rich, dystopian world.

Two orphans find themselves in a small settlement in the middle of no-man's land. Kicked out by everyone else, this is their last chance to survive. But life here is brutal, not only thanks to the constant danger from outside the town's walls...but even those unseen ones within.

The illustrations in this one are amazing. It's a treat to visit each and every one as the characters and scenes not only come to life, but echo the atmosphere perfectly. If the story even half-way caught my interest, the illustrations would have automatically sealed a 5 star review. Unfortunately, the tale was more than lacking.

The reader is thrust into a world, where settlements and their walls are the only thing keeping humanity alive. I think, anyway. There's no background, no history, and no indication as to what happened or how the world outside of this settlement is set-up (outside of the dangerous part).. This made it hard to sink into the story right away (although the beginning is gritty and theoretically grabbing) and left logic holes dabble all over the place. The world simply missed a lot of foundation.

I did enjoy several of the characters and found their relationships and issues intriguing. There's some intriguing weaving in this direction, and I did root for a few of them and hate a few others. Unfortunately, this didn't stay consistent through-out the read and there were lulls in between, where I found myself skimming the pages just to get on to the next interesting part.

So, I'm going to give this one 5 stars for the illustrations, 2 for the rest, and feel almost generous by handing out the 3 stars..

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Let me get this one thing out of the way: the art style is INCREDIBLE. Incredible!
It's cinematographic, original, it reminded me of those artsy animated movies that experiment with traits and colors, it has a tech-ish futuristic vibe yet it's postapocalyptic and set among trees and cities' remains.
For that alone, I'd give it 5 stars.

The story set me aback a little. Or, to be more precise, the story arch and the world building. I haven't watched the movie - so I can't really make a spot on comparison - but it was so... "Apes Revolution"? With rabid monkies roaming in the wild and attacking humans who have to live in colonies in fortified villages and avoid the danger zone.
And apart from this information, nothing else is provided to the reader. Where are we exactly? When in time? How did this happen, how did it all started? What is the chain of command? What's the long term plan?

I was and am interested in the characters' personal entanglements and I liked the precens of some slithgly more explicit content - I think it fits perfectly with the overall vibe. I can't wait for the next issues to be translated into English because I want to keep reading and found out more but I can't ingore those flawes that annoyed me a little bit. Hopefully the author will make up for it in the next volumes!

I’ll premise my review with the fact that I love post apocalyptic stories, and/or zombie books, and/or kill or be killed series. So I might be a little biased when I say, this was totally awesome!! The art drew me in from the start and I’m so psyched it did!!!! The art throughout the whole volume was just as great as the cover. The details and vibrancy kept me hooked enough that it might have been enough to carry the volume without any words!!! And I feel like that’s saying something.

The content was also great though!! We don’t know the characters very well yet, which is expected this early on, but I’m already totally interested in these kids, this world!! I’m also pretty happy because this was also super funny. Like in a sarcastic, kinda vulgar and crude, but hilarious anyway type of thing.

I totally recommend this to post apocalyptic graphic novel lovers and those who enjoy a good zombie type story. Not that these are zombies, but same premise. Don’t let them get you!!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for allowing me to reading this for my honest and unbiased opinion!!

Amazon review pending publication and approval.

Gung-Ho Vol 1 is an adult dystopian graphic novel. In the future, society lives within walls to escape gigantic sloth looking monsters that rip things apart and eat everyone in sight. A bunch of promiscuous teens get frisky while they are supposed to be working and protecting their colony. The story is original in that it is not zombies but follows much the same way as no one can leave or they die. The art is well drawn with dark colors and is probably great if you love nip slips at every turn. I found the story lost with no real plot except mainly sex and a little death. I am sure this book has its fan base but I am not part of it. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.

Unfortunately, I did not like this graphic novel. While I found the art style fresh, beautiful, and scenic, the story, characters, and dialogue were lackluster.

The author employed many stereotypes about teenagers, gender, and race, which made me quite uncomfortable and frustrated throughout. The teenagers were obsessed with sex to an unrealistic level, there were several unnecessary and strange nudity/sex scenes that didn't make sense, and the characters didn't seem to have much depth at all. While I understand teenagers can be stupid, this seemed to take it to another level of stupid, especially for kids raised in the apocalypse, and the adults actions weren't much smarter.

I also struggled to understand the timeline of the plot or what the main story was even really supposed to be about. We jump from one scene to the next with no sense of time between them, so it was difficult to discern how much time had passed since the beginning of the book.

Overall, the art was stunning, but the story and characters definitely need work. It felt almost 'comedic' in nature throughout with all of the cheesy and inappropriate stereotypes, but then the ending got so serious that I felt like I was getting whiplash.

Thank you to the publisher via NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Baited but not totally disappointed.

The illustrations were on point and definitely carried the lack of strong storyline.

Will still read the other volumes though.

RATING:3.5Stars

The art style of this comic is stunning, with amazing detail and a beautiful colour scheme. The initial set up and plot were intriguing, as we follow a town trying to survive in a desolate and dangerous post-apocalyptic world. The majority of the book was a fun fast-paced read, full of action and interesting characters. The perfect amount of gory and creepy, making it perfect for this time of year. Unfortunately near the end of the story one of the main characters has a complete 180 change in their dynamic and undoes all of their character development. Don't know what that was about but it definitely tainted the overall experience for me. Despite this, it was still a very enjoyable read overall.

2 stars for story, rounded up to 3 for the gorgeous illustrations. A tropey post-apocalyptic story, in which two orphaned brothers arrive in a small fortress town and learn how to live with the folks there. The cool worldbuilding elements were overshadowed by the shallow interpersonal drama between the hormone-addled teenagers that the book revolved around, as they hooked up, squabbled, broke up, wash-rinse-repeat. Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy!

I had a fun, adventurous time reading this graphic novel. Spooky and bad-ass characters. And yes to zombies!

And yes to fearless characters. They are pretty convincing!

Kudos to the artists for such an amazing artstyle and for maintaining a consistent artstyle sequence throughout the book.

I love the cover. It's pretty accurate and so well illustrated.

This one is just full of action. And so well composed as one good Halloween read. It's gory at times, it's creepy at the right moments and wow those piercing facial expressions of the characters!

Well, you don't need to like these characters but yes to the character combination this one worked out quite well.

There's plot. There's character development. There's a pretty crazy rough ending which ends on a cliffhanger. Damn.

Pretty much violent at times, beware of strong language. But yes for hardcore comic lovers!

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced reader copy.