I had so much fun reading this! I liked the characters, the drawing and colouring, the story... will continue this story in the future

This was weird and cute! I enjoyed it and think other readers (of all ages) would as well. I like the art style (it's unique but also fits into the type of art style I see being quite popular these days) especially.

'The Wizerd Vol. 1: And the Potion of Dreams!' by Michael Sweater with art by Rachel Dukes is a graphic novel about a reclusive wizerd (that's how it is spelled in this story) who gets dragged into an adventure.

A wizerd is quietly tending a garden when a young fighter comes with a request. The fighter is undersized and wants a potion that will help him get bigger, so they take a trip to the city. Along the way, they rescue an archer who wants to join them against the wizerd's wishes. This is the story of what happens next.

I really liked this charming story of adventure and I especially loved the wizerd who is reluctant to have adventure, but generous in spirit. The illustrations are amazing! I loved all the details (so many details) on the pages and the fun character designs. I think younger readers would really enjoy reading this one.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

This book is great! Artwork is really amazing. Kind of a kooky style, but I really enjoyed it. Story is captivating, and it makes me want to read the subsequent ones. About the only downside is that it did seem to drag on a little bit. But overall a really great book and enjoyable read.

I really enjoyed this book. We follow the Wizerd, who has been dragged back into adventuring by a small warrior princess who needs their help to find the ingredients for a wish granting potion. Along the way they encounter an archer who joins their team. Once they arrive in the big city, a lot happens and the trio get separated with the Wizerd ending up in jail! No spoilers about the ending but I really hope that there are more volumes of this because I really enjoyed it! The art style was really fun and the big two-page spreads reminded me a lot of a Where's Waldo type of page. The pages were colorful with lots of detail so your eyes really got a treat.

Overall, my reaction is summed up by, "OMG! This is so cute!" From the start, I loved the cover art and knew that I'd enjoy the story just because the art work is so cute, simple yet detailed at the same time. There are a lot of full page scenes that have so many little details in them that make the scenes shine, and yet the art work isn't complicated. There's so much to see and enjoy in each panel, and the panel arrangements change from page to page, which help keep the story interesting and visibly stunning.

The actual story and plot are very simple, which made this whole graphic novel easy to enjoy. The authors play on clichés in the work, which made me laugh numerous times at the hidden jokes. I was worried before I began that this story might come across as a big ~young~ for me, but that was not the case. It was very cute and suitable for all ages, and was a relaxing read for me as a college student. I could appreciate the art in the story without having to think deeply about it.

Also, shouts to the authors for their diverse cast of characters! Very quickly you could tell that the authors are very inclusive, with the idea of "boy or lady problems" mention when Princess Wallace wanted a wishing potion. It's inclusive of sexualities and doesn't assume things about sexuality or gender from what I've gathered, which is really refreshing and appreciated.

I hope there are more volumes coming, and I'll read them if I see them! I enjoyed relaxing and reading this novel. Only reason this didn't receive 5 stars is because it was a bit simple, but that's one of the reasons I enjoyed it.

Rating: 4 stars

A fun and exuberantly drawn graphic novel with engaging characters. A wizerd's garden-tending, peaceful existence is brought abruptly to a halt when a warrior princess arrives with a wish. A really enjoyable read, with characters that aren't your typical RPG fantasy fare.

The Wizerd is a fun, colorful, action packed graphic novel. The story line is fun and engaging, the characters are super lovable, and I love how colorful and full the pages are.

An absolute delight and a fantastic start to what I'm sure will be a fun series!! My RPG loving heart was so at home in this beautiful work!!

We follow a ragtag group on a quest to find all the ingredients for a wishing potion. You have the young nonbinary wizard who is retired from all things magic and adventuring. They would very much prefer to stay at home in the garden that they have worked so hard on. But Enter Wallace, a barbarian that is rather small and weak cimpared to all her sibblings. So she desperately needs a wishing potion so she can be big and strong like them!! So off they go on what should be a simple walk to town to gather the things they need. But as with any quest the simple things are never simple, so prepare for the querky funny rollercoster story that their quest turns into.The story was so fun, though fell slightly flat as it was rather predictable. The predictability of the story kept it from a five star for me, though I do feel like it did what a first volume in a series should do and set the ground work for the following volumes. I strongly feel that later installments in this series could get a five star from me. I would be remissed if I did not also touch on the fantastic artwork this comic has, its so detailed and every few pages you get a double page full artwork sperad that is so captivating that you cant help but stop reading and spend a few taking in all the little things in the scenes. Overall I absolutely enjoyed every page of this work!! I will be purchasing a physical copy once its released and will be keeping my eyes peeled for future volumes!

(I was kindly provided an advanced copy for my honest review from the publisher via netgally)

This book has a gorgeous and colorful illustrations with an engaging story line. The characters are so cute and lovable, I can't wait to read the volume.

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book in return for an honest review.

This is a fun little graphic novel to read with great simple characters, a nice and fun art style as well as an engaging plot. This is more for children but all ages can read this. All the characters are quite different and the main three characters have some nice chemistry that can easily be built on as the series continues. There are a lot of creative elements that made me laugh.

Rating
3⭐

Would I read it again:
I think I would

Would I recommend it:
Yes

Actual rating 3.5/5

The good stuff:
—The artwork was brilliant: colorful, movement-filled, easy to follow, and fascinating to look at. I get the impression that someone could read this book over and over and find new details in the artwork every time.
—The actual plot was fun: the wizerd having to leave the comfort of their home and go out to to face the real world, if you will, against their better judgement, and then having a bunch of adventures along the way is my cup of tea.
—I liked the relationship between the wizerd, the barbarian child (Princess Wallace), and the archer.
—I loved that socially-normalized gender expectations were thrown out the window and everything just went on without it being a big deal. Side note: can we do that in real life, please?

The stuff that bothered me:
—Some things seemed to be rushed. For instance, there was no indication that the archer was insecure about their archery skills until, mid-fight, they were unsure if they’d be able to make a shot. The story about the the wizerd’s father’s wand came up a couple of times in a way that seemed like it would be significant, but then it that story line seemed to be resolved, no big deal.
—It got pretty chaotic toward the end, and the story resolution was a little unsatisfying.
—Some of the jokes fell flat to me, but then I’m probably not the target audience.

I think my middle-grade library patrons will get a huge kick out of this book. Overall, I’m looking forward to the next installment.

A fun, adventurous, and silly graphic novel that takes the usual adventuring party dynamic and flips it around. I loved the style and the characters were all unique and fun to get to know. Enjoyable and sweet for anyone looking for a new adventure story.

We follow our 3 main characters: a wizard, a young girl and an archer. Wallace, our young girl, wants to be big and strong, so she asks Wizerd to make a wishing potion. When they go into the village to get the ingredients, a lot of problems arise.

This was a fun read. It seemed very similar to adventure time due to the similar art style and the plot. I especially enjoyed the small details in the drawings. At one point there was Donald Duck in the middle of the chaos and I enjoyed that little easter egg. However, it was a little to chaotic for my taste. I was confused at times as there was a lot to take it. Also, the antagonist was very confusing, underdeveloped and very chaotic as well.

Fairly absurdist with a highly stylized illustration style. Calling it absurdist doesn't mean it's all silly jokes. Much like Adventure Time, the surface of nonsense and lack of logic masks deeper truths. Once you accept that weird things are going to happen without explanation it becomes a solid read. This is just the beginning of an adventure and I imagine future volumes will take us to far more complex places.

A reclusive wizerd is dragged on a request by an annoying princess who longs to be a “hunky” warrior, I’m in!

We follow our intrepid pair as they look for the ingredients to help the princess achieve her goals, of course this being a kind of quest, nothing goes to plan but its good fun reading about it.

This was so colourful, it actually reminded me a little of Where’s Wally, the double spreads especially as there was so much detail going on, you really need to take your time to examine all the details.

I’m looking forward to reading volume 2 to see our how our intrepid team get on.

Thanks to NetGalley/Oni Press for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I considered giving The Wizerd 3 stars, but decided to go for 4 because I think the target audience will really enjoy it. Kids, especially those who like D&D or RPGs, will probably find this book really funny, and if I look at it through the lens of the target age (late elementary/middle school) it deserves 4 stars.

The story is fairly basic, and at times nonsensical. There's an anti-cop, anti-egomaniac leader message that seems pretty strong to me as an adult (and I'm here for it) but may seem less pointed to kids (ie they may not see the relation to the real world). The art isn't my favorite style, but I think it will appeal to a lot of readers. I definitely enjoyed the story in the first half better than the second - I think it got a little too chaotic and messy - but I like that it implies future adventures to come.

So the wizerd vol 1, is the first volume in what I will guess will be a series with more volumes later on. I really like the art and the characters even though I want more from Them and little bit more from the storyline, but that night come later on.

3.5 stars for volume 1

I received an arc review copy from Omi Press and Netgalley. This was so cute. I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters. The art style was right up my ally. I will defiantly will be reading the next volume of this series.

Actual rating: 2.5/5

The art style is fun and the colours are vivid. I can imagine this being a show on cartoon network.
I like how busy the pages are. It feels like a Where's Wally book.
Unfortunately it just generally lacked entertainment for me, which is weird cause a lot is happening (it's very action heavy), but it was pretty basic, with things I've seen done many a time before.
What kept me reading was that I'm pretty much incapable of dnf'ing and it was visually chaotically pleasing to the eye.
I know I am not the target audience, so perhaps a different, more suitable reader will enjoy this more.