For me it was the cover that drew me in.
But when I started reading I just couldn't put it down.

I'm a sucker for everything Dragon, Elf or Orc related, especially when there are Interspecies/Interracial relationships involved.
I'm just a sucker for love, I believe that love has no boundaries, does not know age or race or money but that doesn't mean it's right to marry of a 7 year old, or rape anyone or take advantage of children, because that's not love. Anyway. I'm Buying the comic and i'll be preordering the rest of it, 'cause I do not like that ending!!!
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This was an interesting concept. I really liked the idea of orcs and humans building an alliance together. The art is great and while there are well used tropes, it is still a fun read

This was a great fantasy/sword and sorcery graphic novel. You follow the stories of a group of 'last standing' humans and orcs, as they make an alliance together for the first time to fight against a common enemy.

The story is sprinkled with violent battles, banter, romance and the perfect balance of politics and travelling along the open road. I really liked the way the characters of different races learned to find commonality with each other and to work against their differences so they could defend their dying world from a larger threat. I also liked how elusive the enemy is and it seems there is a lot more to them than what first meets the eye. I'm really interested to read more about them in particular and to see what drives them and where they came from.

The illustrations are really quite beautiful and the artists have done such an amazing job with the colouring in particular and creating really atmospheric scenes. The Orcs are also really cool looking 😅

One thing I did find distracting was the way that within each speech bubble, there were like 2-3 words that were formatted in bold. It was really off-putting at first as I kept instinctively reading it with emphasis on these words, even though it didn't sound right or make any sense. I eventually was able to just ignore it. It just seemed really unnecessary and I'm not sure why they decided to write it this way.

Overall I really enjoyed this! I lost myself in the story and was engaged pretty much the entire read through. I'm looking forward to see what happens next.

Thank you NetGalley and IDW Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

The art is pretty. I love how the colors change to create some emotion. Softening in parts and becoming darker in others. The battle scenes are busy, but not difficult to follow the action. I am a big fan of G Willow Wilson and this was no exception. It was an interesting story that was very emotional. I will be adding this to my pull list.

4 stars

I loved the art in this, and the story was interesting. The characters are also very well done. I do feel it needed to set up a lot, so this is more about the potential of things to come rather than something that works very well on its own.

Note: arc provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for honest review

I think volume one was alright, I got a bit confused but overall it wasn't a bad read. I really liked the characters and everything they went through. I feel like it might have potential. I will be patiently waiting to read volume two.
Thank you for the ARC Netgallery and the publisher

This is a propulsive read! In this book, we're following groups of orcs and humans fighting the threat of the Vangol. Orcs and humans have been at odds for years, fighting for land in the dregs of a dying world. When the Vangol arrive, orcs and humans strike a shaky truce. The artwork is amazing, and the backstory is so compelling. The pace of this work is just perfect--we continue to learn the backstory and develop characters while also pounding through plot points. I can't wait for the next one to come out.

I really enjoyed the scenario and setting in this graphic novel. Some distinct characters shine in this fantasy setting. The ARC was cut a bit at the top and bottom, so I missed some pieces of the story, but will eagerly dive into a print copy when published.

Humans vs Orcs...until a new threat emerges. Can a fragile alliance unite former enemies? I loved the dynamics of the Orc tribes and a the relationships of the characters. The artwork is very appealing and the story flows nicely. I look forward to volume 2.

How interesting this story was. I started reading it without much expectations and ended up wanting to read all the volumes.

Both the story and the art of this comic are very good. It grabs you instantly and you wish it had more pages. The way the story is told and how the events unfold, how the characters are introduced to us little by little and how we get to know them little by little makes one come to have a small bond in the few pages it has.

I feel that it is a story that still has a lot to tell us, that this is simply the tip of the iceberg and that it could also be a very interesting universe.

Thank you IDW Publishing for the ARC I read on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you for this opportunity! I utterly enjoyed myself with this arc and cannot wait to dive in for more. I felt that the story was easily accessible to those not used to fantasy comics. The cast of characters were highly enjoyable. The art was good.

I really liked this story.  It gave me Dungeons & Dragons vibes.  I had a lot of fun with that.  I liked seeing the characters interact with eachother, and the way they had to interact with the world.  It had some interesting worldbuilding.  I would definitely continue on with the series.

I want to thank netgalley for the arc, this has had no influence on my opinion whatsoever.


I really enjoyed this one! It gave me Rat Queen vibes and with a good swirl of DnD.
I really liked the characters and already felt invested in the story after this first volume. I find the world very intriguing and I’m very excited to read more about the characters. I feel like this is going to be a big hit and I’m very interested in reading more.

So, if you are into fantasy, DnD and a good bit of political intrigue, The Hunger and the Dusk will be your cup of tea

At first, I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this, but once I was in I was full in. This is such an interesting story. The art is colorful, brutal, and is the perfect medium to tell this story. I know a lot of fantasy comic fans will love this.

G. Willow Wilson is an author whose work I should probably read more of. I've enjoyed the Ms. Marvel stories of hers that I've read, and I really loved her Catwoman: One Bad Day one-shot. When I saw that she was doing a fantasy series, The Hunger and the Dusk, I knew I wanted to at least pick up the first issue. I was not disappointed to do so. When the opportunity came to request the full first volume, I jumped at it and not only was I not disappointed, but I was all into the story. I devoured it in one sitting. One of the things I enjoyed the most was how it leaned into some fantasy tropes and then began to steer us away from them, which I am guessing will continue as the story unfolds. And while much fantasy is very plot driven, this one's strength is its characters and they have me hooked. Without any doubt, I will be grabbing this series for it's entire run.

Special Thanks to IDW Publishing and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.

I enjoyed this a lot more than I was expecting. I think the fact that I’ve become obsessed with dungeons and dragons lately did help, but I don’t think it was necessary for my enjoyment. This was beautifully illustrated, fast-paced, and immersive. It hits a variety of great fantasy and graphic novel notes, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It leaves you wanting more (in a good way), and I’m so excited to find out what happens next.

Bloody / mildly horrific action-packed fantasy romance adventures.

The orc’s lands are dying, so they’re forced to come down from the north all the way down on the humans’ coast. But the human’s lands are dying too, and a third race, the vangols, even hungrier and crueler, is now slaughtering both humans and orcs. This is why the main protagonists of this volume are… two weird couples: first, the newly betrothed Overlord Troth and his fiancee, Faran, brought together to make peace between warring tribes; and second, Gruaktar Icemane, orc daughter of the Silent Shore, and Calum Battlechild, human leader of the Last Men Standing, two war orphans braving impossible odds. The two groups make some startling discoveries of their own, and cooperation is the key to defeating the horrible vangols. But cooperation between age-old enemies isn’t a given, and if a race lost centuries ago has come back, what other horrors might return from the mists of time?

G. Willow Wilson (Alif the Unseen, Ms. Marvel, Poison Ivy and more) tells a straightforward fantasy tale that ticks all the boxes a genre fan would want.
Christian Wildgoose (Batgirl and Alienated) has a smooth, modern, manga-inspired style - MSASSYK’s colors are a bit too wild for my taste, but they fit the story and create a proper alien feeling for these faraway, strange lands.

All in all, a promising first volume with an intriguing setup.

Disclaimer: I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. This didn't influence my opinion in any way.

I was interested in reading this graphic novelle. So many many interesting characters it’s hard to remember who was who and with who. But, if you like paranormal almost end of the world stories hen this is it. Oh wait, this reminds me of Lord of the rings. lords, elves and orcs fighting one another for the better good. I read this a while ago and I just read it again before it is archived.

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Three stars.
I struggled with how many stars to give this one. I quite enjoyed the story. I liked the fantasy aspect of the two warring races (orcs and humans) having to come together to fight against a shared enemy (an alien invading force). I found myself wishing it was a proper novel, as I liked the story aspect so much.

I thought the graphics were pretty cool. As it went along, I started to feel the graphics were a bit busy. I read this on my iPad Pro, so it does have a reasonably large screen. So that wasn't the problem. At certain points, I struggled to figure out what was going on in the pictures. Perhaps this was because they were more almost like comic book style than I am used to. I have to admit that I am definitely not an expert when it comes to comics and graphic novels, so it could have just been that. It did take away from my enjoyment of it though.

Thank you Netgalley, IDW Publishing and G. Willow Wilson for an advance review copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

With "The Hunger and the Dusk" G. Willow Wilson and Chris Wildgoose have created a paradigm shattering work of epic fantasy that hearkens back to the intensely detailed word building of the "Lord of the Rings" while addressing modern concerns such as climate change and distinctly clashing cultural values. Notable for its portrayal of both a wide range of Orc and human characters this book subtly introduces issues of race and class that are often absent from fantasy tales. The result is a world that feels nearly as real as our own and a deeply nuanced plot that will resonate with a wide range of readers. The impact of this book is likely to be felt for years to come and readers with a strong interest in fantasy should explore it now.


Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, IDW Publishing, for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.