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ItsJackMace [2012-10-19 19:51:54 +0000 UTC]
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I was coming into this comic after a rather negative link from a friend on my Facebook wall. I think the problem was the more the conversion of what is an incredibly unique and original series into a much more popularised and, dare I say it, generic art-form.
I'll go into detail on each of the four categories and why I've rated them so:
Vision: It's not the most ambitious project I've ever seen. Taking an established series and attempting to convert it into an entire different being is no easy task, and there are always going to be fans who are not happy when something like this has been presented to them. Taking what they love, and adding a whole new spin to it is a risky move.
I commend your bravery in terms of the storyline, but if I am to be perfectly honest, it's definitely not something ambitious that you're going for. Playing it safe with something like AT is a very, VERY sensible move.
The art itself? Very nice. Clean and crisp style, executed very nicely. Appealing to the senses, very nice to look at overall. You show the skills of someone who's clearly been doing their research and someone who thoroughly enjoys what they do. Kudos to you.
Originality: Low marks because the storyline's generic. I'm sorry, no beating around the bush here, but this is where it's been played too safe thus far. Setting it in a typical anime' environment gives the impression that you're using the popularity of the characters to tell your own story. That's great, but if you do that, you've gotta tell your own story, and in an ideal world, with your own characters.
The style of the art is nice, whilst a lot of people will simply go, "EUGH, IT'S ANOTHER MANGA-TYPE STYLE.", I can definitely see that you do have your own way of going about the way you draw. The minute differences are what makes artists unique, and it's very nice to get the impression that you've acknowledged this. The style's good. I like the style. Very nice.
Technique: No matter whether or not I like what you've gone to set out and do, there is no denying the plain fact that you've executed what you want to do pretty much perfectly. The story you've gone for is very well-done, even if it's not ambitious, it's done exceedingly well. As I've already gone over, the style of the art itself as well portrays the mental image of an artist who knows what they're doing, and does it very well. I can't fault the technique at all.
Impact: Whilst the story hasn't exactly made an impact on me personally, the rather large hit-count of this first page alone does go some way to show just how popular it's really become. There's only one way impact can be measured, and the views are it. It's had such a big impact on people, that they're willing to go ahead and share it all over the place. Why not 5 stars on that? It didn't have that effect on me personally, I'm afraid.
Overall, the art itself is beautiful to look at, but the storyline? Not my cup of tea.
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Katkat-Tan In reply to ItsJackMace [2012-10-19 21:32:53 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for your critique!
It's definitely healthy to hear the (more educated, fair, and not just typical hate-bashing) negative comments every now and then.
Yes, i know it wasn't exactly the smartest move turning this series into what you call a more generic art-form, and i was well-prepared for the negative comments i would hear about it. But I guess i wouldn't exactly have minded them because the only reason i started this was because it was something i wanted to see for myself and actually enjoyed doing. People have their own preferences and views on things, and stories have their own specific target audience, so i'll respect everyone's take on this.
But, yeah, thanks again for your critique c:
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bella-jeckyll-swan [2012-08-22 03:32:15 +0000 UTC]
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Well... Ist incredible!., As you did, technique, creativity and much more, just loved it! ... Pen pervert (a little), but you have a lot of imagination and is very noticeable that you strive to make these comics, keep it up!, But get very far, my dear friend, continuous, you have my full support, trust, respect and admiration, keep it up.
Keep following your dreams, goals and hopes ... and I can not think what else I can tell you ... So ... How did you come to school, your life, your friends? ... Hope you do well, and ... amm ... What's up?, You all right?, Nothing bad? ... good bye ... Follow your dreams
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rayray200 [2019-06-05 03:15:28 +0000 UTC]
Nice
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MasterRJ [2018-04-24 17:12:47 +0000 UTC]
Princess Bubblegum - 18
Prince Gumball - 15
Marceline - 18
Marshall Lee - 16
Ice King - 32
Ice Queen - 31
XDDDDD
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fairUnfair [2018-01-17 11:58:03 +0000 UTC]
Hello guys, if you were looking for someone to color / flat for your works , I'm open for commission
I can do 3 to 4 pages a day depending on difficulties of the page. in terms of rate ,well I'm flexibleΒ Β about that.
Just leave a note here or fairunfair85@gmail.com (for quick response )
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TFSyndicate [2018-01-15 04:35:52 +0000 UTC]
Is the name Pen a reference to the original 2008 pilot short?
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Kagome180 [2016-06-23 20:15:11 +0000 UTC]
Fiona and Marshall Lee all the way ;D
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5SpadeHeart4 [2016-05-13 05:45:12 +0000 UTC]
Mygersh~ my friend found this and now hahaha
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xerdenx [2016-05-04 02:59:26 +0000 UTC]
New reader here! Yey! First impression is that the art is really, really good. I'm loving it!
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husuivermilion [2016-02-17 17:29:49 +0000 UTC]
I remember this comic from years ago, hory crap I cant believe Im back here XD
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Sonicdude645 [2016-02-11 20:06:40 +0000 UTC]
Mind if my friends voice over this? They'll give you credit!
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THenkle61 [2016-01-17 13:37:01 +0000 UTC]
Nice comic! Β I smiled at the character's forgetfulness.
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TheCopyUniverseTCU [2016-01-04 15:58:53 +0000 UTC]
I love how her hat's ears droop down there. Very expressive.
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meowface6 [2016-01-01 21:07:54 +0000 UTC]
THIS IS SOOOOOOOO COOL!!!
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lillybugjenkins [2015-12-16 20:57:05 +0000 UTC]
or Pen and Marceline
PLEEEEASE
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lillybugjenkins [2015-12-13 14:50:07 +0000 UTC]
well KatKat(may I call you that?) a definite love twist would be Pen and Turtle Princess ππ
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sweetymimy22 [2015-12-03 18:34:20 +0000 UTC]
uhm who is pen actually ??
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Griffonmender In reply to sweetymimy22 [2015-12-11 19:20:41 +0000 UTC]
In the adventure time short that started all this(,the series, I mean), theΒ boy we'd later know as Finn wasΒ named Pen. ^^
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Griffonmender In reply to SoTheStoryBegins [2016-01-09 19:49:10 +0000 UTC]
There's a link labeled "next" at the bottom of the description. ^^
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NyanShadowCat [2015-11-27 04:44:21 +0000 UTC]
Marshall Lee!!!
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Eeveewhite97 [2015-10-26 00:09:16 +0000 UTC]
I love how you made this story and how you made the different versions of each character into siblings. I saw how there are those who ship FinnXFionna, but I don't because they're technically the same person and it would be like dating your own sibling. And I'm not into those kinds of relationships.
Also, I starting to ship PenXPrincess Bubblegum, FionnaXMarshal Lee, and FinnXFlame Princess. ^v^
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Collapsing-Hearts [2015-10-24 20:55:49 +0000 UTC]
0//_//0. Gawwwd thats toooooooooo gooooood i enjoyed ittt aloooootttt. and i started readin this
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BubblegumPandaPOP [2015-10-11 22:18:27 +0000 UTC]
Honestly I completely ship pen and Marshall still//shot
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TormentedAngel8 [2015-10-05 13:40:21 +0000 UTC]
She should end up with Gunther. XD
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rosemoon151 [2015-09-22 18:27:16 +0000 UTC]
I love how u did this :3
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kneekoal [2015-07-17 23:43:24 +0000 UTC]
I can't figure out which is page 1 ... :/
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Griffonmender In reply to kneekoal [2016-01-09 19:37:31 +0000 UTC]
This is page one, chapter one. ^^
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hhfjfjfkkdkdodoeidjj [2015-07-07 03:24:51 +0000 UTC]
I think pen isΒ pendleton ward, the person who created adventure timeΒ
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pinkjinmayfan [2015-06-14 02:15:41 +0000 UTC]
looks interesting already, i must read the rest :3
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cheyennepool [2015-04-19 10:04:44 +0000 UTC]
Who's pen
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Eeveewhite97 In reply to cheyennepool [2015-10-26 00:02:08 +0000 UTC]
Pen is the original Finn, or at least the concept of Finn, before they aired the show. I think it's clever making the different versions of each character into siblings.
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BlossomBrick4ever [2015-04-10 08:39:08 +0000 UTC]
Fionna and Marshal Lee should be together... Or maybe Flame Prince???
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gamergirl1509 [2015-04-10 03:49:06 +0000 UTC]
Fionna X PG
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Mioary1010 [2015-04-09 23:36:54 +0000 UTC]
Marshall Lee.
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GodblessUSA1234567 [2015-02-03 01:52:40 +0000 UTC]
I think she should be with flame prince :3
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