Here There Be Gerblins

This was a really fun little adaptation of one of my favorite podcasts ever.

Early on, it wasn't working as well because I'm not sure that it can really capture the off-the-cuff goofs that work so well in the podcast (though it does a decent job at still keeping the tone in the spirit of that), but near the end as it got more info the meat of what would become the overall story of the podcast I really liked it. I'm looking forward to reading the next one.

Also, Barry Bluejeans is maybe my favorite character name ever.

I have to admit something to you. I had never heard of My Brother, My Brother and Me. Not until a friend of mine Paul at Paul's Picks reviewed this graphic novel. It looked like an intensely fun and laugh out loud romp through geekery that I needed to embrace tout suite. Let me tell you, go out there find this book and the podcast, My Brother, My Brother, and Me. Dip your toe into it. Embrace your inner nerd and do it quickly because this is hilarious gut-busting fun. We have dick jokes, mage jokes, cleric jokes, and dwarf jokes — enough crass hilarity to cover the proverbial bases.

The story is about three adventures. Taako the elf wizard, Merle, the dwarf cleric, and Magnus, the human warrior. All bumbling morons in one way or another. They are guided by a DM full of snark and wisecracks on an adventure that you are sure they will not survive. It is nuts. It is funny. It is precisely what you expect to be said while sitting around playing dungeons and dragons with a few of your friends. Alcohol will be involved. Will they roll a 20? Will they survive an encounter with a goblin bent on their destruction?! What is with that magic spoon?

The artwork perfectly pairs with the story. It is bouncy, silly, and not too lofty which is exactly what one would expect from these three adventures. We need facial expressions that perfectly sum up Taako's annoyance and blase attitude, not artful decadence, and we get that.

I do want to caution you, this book is not for everyone. I found it funny because I have the sense of humor of a 12-year-old boy and an appreciation for D&D. The highbrow narrative this is not. However, if you enjoy the excellent crass pun and occasional double entendre, this is for you. Order it; I will wait.