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.

“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.

For my students that love comics or graphic novels, Wicked Epic Adventures by Will Henry will be a great recommendation and a book to keep in our classroom libraries. Wicked Epic Adventures is just different enough from Calvin and Hobbes, made me laugh out loud, and I adored the illustrations. I'm excited to get student feedback on this book in the fall.

A great tale of Wallace the Brave. The art style is wonderful and so much fun to read. I love the friendship between Wallace and Spud and all the whimsical and exciting adventures they go on. Highly recommend!

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

Full review to be posted soonish.

I would like to thank the publisher and netgalley for providing me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a fun compilation of comic strips. Quick read. Fans of the comic would enjoy. Nicely organized.

Will Henry produces a consistent comic strip. They may not be laugh out loud funny but his characters have a solid presentation. They're offbeat, each presenting their own brand of weirdness.

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.

A great continuation in this funny graphic novel series! These books are great for a laugh and good to hand to a reluctant reader any time.

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

I love the art style — it is both cute and beautiful.

This is a Wallace the Brave collection, which I didn’t realize when I requested it. But it’s very easy to pick it up without knowing Wallace as a character.

It’s very Calvin and Hobbes and Peanuts esque. Most little stories are told in one page, and they’re both slice-of-life and fantastical and weird. Not all of them are funny, but I did at least chuckle a bunch of times. A lot of kids will love this.

Borrowing the words of Mark Kermode, "Every time anyone says "mockumentary", immediately you think 'is it as good as Spinal Tap? The answer is no." Similarly, when I read Wicked Epic Adventures, a comic about a pair of misfit friends growing up, I thought, is this as good as Calvin and Hobbes? The answer is no. It never reaches the height of comedy or poignancy of the classic comics it is inspired by.

That said, there are some funny gags here. For younger readers, there will be plenty of giggles and chuckles. Spud and Wallace are charmingly oddball leads supported by an amusing cast of equally kooky characters.

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.

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

This comic felt like Calvin and Hobbes meets Big Nate. The humor is irreverent and geared toward upper elementary. The humor was weird but weird in the way that kid humor is. I think readers of Big Nate will really enjoy this book.

While Will Henry’s Wallace the Brave comics can be found on Instagram for nearly daily enjoyment, there is nothing like being able to spend pages in the town of Snug Harbor. The ink and watercolor art style is soothing, and the humor will leave you with both aching sides and a smile that will last for days. A perfect choice for those who hold fond memories of Calvin and Hobbes close to their heart.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this advanced copy which I received in return for an honest review.

This book had its highs and lows for me. I thought a lot of the dialogue between the characters was funny and quirky. It held my attention because the stories and adventures kept changing so rapidly. However, I did not feel this story had. a very logical flow. The characters would talk about being in their classrooms and then the net scene would be in the. classroom but with completely separate characters and a completely separate storyline. I would recommend this book only to my students who read in short spurts, not those who enjoy long periods of reading time.

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.

That you to Will Henry and Net Galley for giving me an ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

This book is hilarious. Very reminiscent of Calvin & Hobbes whom I miss very much.

I teach creative writing and this book is perfect to teach how to use the imagination. The unexpectedness of children's thinking is so much fun!

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.

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