Adventure Time Vol. 1: Best of Buds - by Nick Winn & Derek M Ballard (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

C'mon, grab your friends and head to distant lands for a brand-new ADVENTURE (er, TIME!)!

When Finn and Jake save the newly installed Computer Princess from the clutches of the evil Ice King--he just wants a bride, OK, is that too much to ask?!--the two escort her back to the Computer Kingdom, where she gives the Best of Buds a new quest: find the powerful guide for heroes, the Enchiridion, and bring it back to her so she can scan it for her digital archive! But where are they going to find it? And how?!

From songwriting with lovesick poets to attending art shows with megalomaniacs to dance battles with the Cat Queen in the funky reaches of outer space, Finn and Jake find themselves on a truly mathematical (and dare we say . . . radical?!) journey on their quest to complete CP's request--but surely nothing can stop the Best of Buds! That is to say, surely their friendship is totally, completely, definitely not about to be put to the test! Right?

Written and drawn by Annie-nominated designer for TV and feature animation Nick Winn, highlighting a host of talented artists and featuring backup stories by Adventure Time alum Derek Ballard (Cartoonshow), this new Adventure Time series is one you won't want to miss!

Collects issues #1-4 of the new Oni Press Adventure Time series.

Review Quotes

"A strong return that balances nostalgia with fresh, silly fun. Nick Winn clearly gets these characters and this world, delivering a comic that feels like it stepped right off the screen. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer looking for a goofy, heart-filled adventure, this delivers the goods."-- "AIPT"

"With a great blend of humour, adventure and the core themes of friendship, this comic captures the essence of the beloved Adventure Time series and expands upon it in a way that feels both fresh and faithful."-- "Flickering Myth"

"A visual treat of a comic that is just as vibrant as the tv show."-- "Comics Beat"

"An utter delight to read. . .Adventure Time is in good hands with Oni Press."-- "Comic Book Club Live"

"Anyone who enjoys Adventure Time won't want to miss this star-studded continuation! ... With so many skilled creatives on board for this series, including acclaimed cover artists, there will be no shortage of talent weaving together tales about Finn and Jake's daring exploits... The continuity between the cartoon and the comic proves how dedicated this series is to maintaining the legacy of the original show, while simultaneously paving the way for brand-new stories to be told... Oni Press is ready to keep these characters and their world alive - and bring in new ones through that process. Computer Princess' debut will help set the stage for Finn and Jake's upcoming story, which promises to give Adventure Time's loyal fans everything they adore from this franchise - and then some."

-- "Screenrant"

About the Author

Nick Winn is a comic artist/animator living in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, his brother and their tiny dog, Drizzy Bizzy. He loves writing and drawing comics about love, longing, faith, and all things sci-fi. Video game music gets him working, but Bossa Nova winds him down.

Brenda Hickey is a graphic novelist from Prince Edward Island, Canada. She has worked on comic series such as Hasbro's My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Sanrio's Aggretsuko, and Zag's Miraculous Chibi. Additionally she has also created original graphic novels such as Ward's Valley (with writer Bobby Curnow), Halls of the Turnip King, and Don't Call Me Sidekick.