Bitsy Poof and her friends find themselves thrown into the midst of an adventure on a galactic scale.
With the help of some strangers from beyond, they must find a way to save the galaxy from the robotic menace conquering it. But there is more to these events than meet the eye. What mysteries lie in wait for our misfit heroes? What dangers will they face? Only time will tell.
Writer and Artist: Sterling-Thorne A. Mckay
and is for all ages
I know this is going to sound a bit odd, but I am not a My Little Pony fan. But I found Itsy Bitsy Adventures very laugh out loud funny. You got MLP plus evil robotic invaders from space and… The Ostrich Empire. I could not stop laughing.
Sadly there is only 1 volume, but the the comic is available on Ringtail Cafe LINK plus the 1st volume. If you want to laugh check it out
Against his better judgement and born of circumstances beyond his control, Professor van Elsburg is hired to lead a troupe of mercenaries deep into the unexplored wastelands that surround their world. Their objective: unravel the mystery surrounding an undocumented archaeological site, and to discover the fate of the last expedition that vanished whilst trying not to do the same.
reWritten is an existential horror story set in a gritty post-human world, littered with the rubble of a once-mighty civilization that fell suddenly, now inhabited entirely by anthropomorphic animals. It provides a glimpse into the origins of this crudely industrialized dystopian-utopia and the Mammalæ that keep its engines oiled, its boilers fired, and its printing presses rolling.
In a world only superficially similar to our own, it asks questions that have no easy answers, and answers questions that may have been better left unasked.
Knowledge can free the mind, but it can also destroy the soul.
As for my actual review.
It’s been a few days since I have finished it and still not quite certain if I read it right. Not that the book is confusing, it’s fairly straight forward. But what got me was the plot and the many twists and turns as it took.
Like when the main character Prof. M. van Elsberg Dept of Anthropology and History Mammalae Univ felt at the very end, “Did all of what I remember, actually did happen?”
Like I said I am unclear and I think it will take a few readings before it all sinks in as there was so much going on.
It started out simple a trip to the Wasteland for this anthro jackal. Getting there was tough but he made it, then met up with his traveling companions who some where terrorists. For a while it felt like the Prof was captured by some fanatical terrorist organization. What they wanted was to restore the natural order. Carnivores eating herbivores, a crime of which as we learn is punishable by death in this world.
But there in the mostly underground base where it is said the humans made there last stand. No one cares, only surviving matters.
He does escape with damages, death of some of his companions only to discover the very present tierZero. Who just happens to be the main computer for this facility. Where dispute the base is slowly crumbling away has a hold over everyone. Those weapon equipped drones it controls means no one leaves here alive.
We as the Prof learn that the Mammalae or what we would call anthro were created there. Some 750 years earlier, as a solution to the declining human birth rate.
The loneliness the isolating the outright madness some feel. As it’s both suffocating and claustrophobic. All you want to do is breath.
Finally as all stories do we reach the Hospice, and it’s chute of death. A place where anthros never leave alive. In a moment beyond his control the Prof launches himself down that chute. Only to be injected, and have his shot up leg sliced off before…
Passing out.
Only to be awoken later in the hospital. He was told he had been there a week. After nearly freezing to death in the mail car of a train bound for prison in the frozen north.
Only to fight the guards after he was discovered.
His body does show signs of being both injected and his leg replaced.
But he like I am unsure if this is all real or not.
Literally one of the most intense book I have ever read.
I know I am leaving a lot out, and that is on purpose. To why to get you to hopefully get you to read this terrific book.
So how do I feel about it?
I can’t quite give it a 10 but a 9.1 will do out of 10
There is a 2nd book in this series, it’s called “Rekindled” I will be reviewing a but later.
Let’s start out with something that really did happened. When I brought the package home containing this book. The very first thing I did after opening it, was read half the book. This is despite me watching also a film before all of this.
I have always loved the Awoo! comic and it’s crazy pack of wolves, who always make me laugh. It also filled with prey that are often good friends, and when anyone tries to hunt one of them, there wallet is stolen instead. Not forgetting the squirrel who wants to join the pack. Kevin, he is apart of the pack, so is knifemouth and Jeremy who just happens to the resident werewolf, who works in an office with a werecat. Jeremy often helps opening jars.
As you can see brilliantly written, great art and a good laugh nearly every time. You can not go wrong with Awoo!. Even when you are feeling a bit down you can not help but laugh or at least a grin, Awoo! is something that is always worth checking out.
Long ago a wizard created magical creatures made of candy. Left all on their own these candy characters soon find that the world is stranger than they imagined, and they may not be alone after all!
The Confectionaries follows the adventures of two children who discover the castle, and the new friends who live there.
The Confectionaries is full of magic, mystery and adventure!
In the same vane as The Littles, and The Secret World of Arietty we get creatures that are there but go unseen by most. Except in The Confectionaries they are anthro and human size.
Review:
Overall I though the story interesting, as every few panels you want to know more. If you like stories about hidden worlds you should give The Confectionaries a try.
I know the description sounds fairly strange but so are the current circumstances with this book. But I’ll try and explain. I picked up this sample from Goal Publications when they were at MFF 2021. I really didn’t know what I was getting I originally thought it was a short story of some kind, after all it’s only has 12 pages. Until I actually read it.
But since Goal Publications are going out of business, so where does that leave the author on Amazon of course and the percentage they take out.
The Review:
The plot says anthros have always been there, but in hiding until something happens and they meet.
The 9 pages of actual story is truly interesting, are they here or just am I imagining things. Seeing something out of the corner of your eye and unsure if it is real? It’s extremely well written and in my opinion it’s worth getting a copy. So where
I picked up The Sprawl while looking for material to post reviews later from MFF. I want to say I knew nothing about it, and maybe your the same. But what I found WOW!!!!
The Sprawl is:
Sci-fi/horror meets dark fantasy on a dead world. Its only inhabitants are the descendants of an ill-fated colonization mission.
Now, the descendents live huddled together in an ever-growing mega-city known as The Sprawl.
After a survey expedition disappears at the south pole, a search and rescue mission is dispatched. Tasked with discovering the fate of the expedition what they uncover could unleash unfathomable horrors upon all those who inhabit The Sprawl.
The Sprawl is rated Mature. It contains scenes of violence, horror and nudity.
But what I found was the most intense and action packed tale that I hadn’t seen the likes of since and I am not joking Spawn. Not only is it very well written, but the one I picked up should be called a graphic novel, and not just a comic.
As the description above says it is mature, and I promise if you love intense action give The Sprawl a chance. You will not be disappointed.
1-3 of the comics are available as a collection and they do have a volume 4
The Legend family has a grand legacy that goes on for generations. Each member of the family had a mastery of a trade, craft, field, or area of expertise. Warriors, artists, inventors, leaders, and many more made up this family. Lately, they’ve gone silent and almost faded into myth, but rumor has it, one member of the family lives on…
Join Jack Legend and his gang as he is cast into a world of adventure, in a quest to find his greatness! A little bit of comedy, a little bit of action, some cute characters, and adventure galore!
Writer and Artist: Joseph Opossum
Jack Legend is rated All Ages.
But what you get is a different kind of pirate adventure, although Jack knows about his pirate legacy he is currently not a pirate. I know it sounds strange but the story starts in the middle of a forest where he finds a pirate ship broken in 2 with a full crew in hiding. Although I did find the story entertaining I was wanted to know more.
Currently there is only 1 volume, hopefully Ringtail Cafe will give us more over time to flesh out this rather interesting adventure.
Yes I got both and after reading the pair I am delighted. Foxes in Loves can make you smile and laugh and at least for a little while make you forget about the way the world is. What can I say I loved both books.
Interesting enough Foxes in Love Volume 2 is only available from Fenris Publishing
Ringtail Cafe describes itself as Secret organizations, sarcasm, smaram and coffee shops. Limited Dental Coverage.
What you get are fast paced stories filled with humor as the entrance to HQ is through the Mens Room door that is pure fun. If you pick up the comic say at a con as I did. Each story is complete in 1 issue and there is a collection of all 30 available in 2 volumes from Ringtail Cafe the publisher.
Overall they are a light read, and like I said fun more spy spoof than James Bond
Foxes in Love is a cute comic about these 2 foxes absolutely in love with one another. What can I say other than I am a fan. They are cute they sometimes makes me laugh. There is nothing wrong with that. If your a fan go get yourself a copy it’s available both on Amazon and Fenris
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