Sunday is the day to catch up on your homework, chores, Brewfest hangover, and the week's worth of WoW-related web comics. Because I cannot help you with your homework for ethical reasons, and I'm allergic to your chores, I compiled a comic list for you instead!
Well, I admit it: I've been reading the World of Warcraft comic (I'm up to issue ten) and enjoying it as a light bit of fantasy fare with lots of nice nods to the lore of the game. It's not trying to be more than that, I don't think, perhaps wanting to leave some room for this Wednesday's Ashbringer comic. However, it was news to me that there's a hardcover collection of the series out. Of course, where I fail, the folks at Blizzplanet succeed in not only knowing it was out, but in giving it an in-depth review.
The review is positive, and the special goodies of concept sketches, Blizzcon exclusive issues and what sounds like a solid layout and design make me seriously consider saving my gold (I need real life daily quests) to pick this up. Feel free to head over to Blizzplanet and see if you agree with that sentiment.
A sneak peak of World of Warcraft #8 (the comic book) is available from Blizzard. And it's a doozy. Whether you're a comic book fan, or just a lore fan, it definitely looks like it's going to be worth the $2.99.
Remember that pesky Missing Diplomat quest? Varian Wrynn, King of Stormwind, was on a mission to visit Jaina Proudmoore when he went mysteriously missing. Turns out, he got kidnapped. Then, he got free. Then, he was getting his Arena on, kicking ass, taking names, and getting entangled with unsavory sorts. (Presumably, Season 3.) He'd had a case of amnesia, but got better. And now he's realizing he's the King, baby.
WoW #8 opens with an obvious imposter prancing his merry way along the gates of Stormwind and being kind of a jerk to Anduinn. But, off at the dock, a dwarf sees three mysterious "thugs" step off the boat. Through some beautiful art, the book foreshadows exactly how bad-ass Varian has become. This is Elric or Conan quality bad-ass. This should definitely have some impact on Stormwind's royalty when WotLK arrives. It'd be nice continuity to have Varian clean up the mess in the comic, and then see a few less dragons standing around Bolvar. Here's hoping.
Whether it's the need to press the big red button, or the urge to throw insults at your least-favorite NPCs, we have your weekly dose of WoW comedy for you every Sunday morning, and this weekend is no exception.
This week we have a small but great selection of the best of this week's WoW-themed web comics. Settle in with your morning [Black Coffee], and get ready to be entertained.
It's Sunday morning on a holiday weekend, and we've got the funny stuff. From a star-struck quest to an inventive new attack, to some puns that backfire, this week you're sure to be entertained.
Thanks to Andrew for the tip on Awkward Zombie's first WoW-themed comic, due to the artist having recently subscribed to WoW. Check out Swindling Kindling!
This week there seems to be a running theme of dark forces throughout the comics. From naga and murder to Blizzard employees, you won't want to miss the intrigue.
It's Sunday morning, and instead of reading your local comics page from the newspaper, we have a selection of WoW-themed comics for your enjoyment. Break out your morning beverage and settle in to be entertained.
It's been a quiet week in WoW-themed comedy, largely due to the holidays. While I don't have many for you to choose from this week, I think you'll find these amusing and mysterious.
It's that time again! Settle down with your favorite gaming snack and get ready to vote for the best of recent WoW-themed webcomics. As always, if you run a comic or know of one that is not featured here, drop a line in the comments section to nominate it.
If you pre-ordered your subscription to the new World of Warcraft comic book series, you may have a long wait for your first issue to arrive via snail mail. Many subscribers are reporting that, while the first issue is on newsstands, and pre-orders were made months ago, the wait is an estimated six to eight weeks.
Pre-order subscribers are only paying $1.99 per issue, compared to $2.99 newsstand, a savings of $1 per issue, for the period of thirteen months. While there are reports than many pre-orders have already arrived, many subscribers are still waiting.
It is definitely frustrating that not all pre-orders seem to have been processed in time for subscribers to begin receiving their comics around the time that they hit newsstands. If you want to check out the first six pages of comic #0, they're available online. Failing that, you could always go grab yourself a copy for $2.99. Sure, you'd end up with two copies, and you'd blow a couple of bucks, but you could always give one as a gift this holiday season, or even keep one unopened for posterity.