During one of my weekly library trips, I came across a new Graphic Novel in the Young Adult section. This particular display had the cover facing out. The cover’s character designs reminded me of HP1 Club, a Dungeons & Dragons Webtoon. If your curious, Season One has 110 Episodes and will return for Season Two. Since I don’t have a Tapas account, this was a great opportunity to read the first 24 Chapters for free. I figure the more patrons borrow “webcomic to graphic novels” books , the more likely librarians will order more. That’s how I got my hands on print copies of Lore Olympus, as well as, The Abandoned Empress.
Series Description and Volume One Summary
Every ten years, throne seekers compete to become the four heroes destined to slay the Witch threatening their world. Optimistic young alchemist Agni eagerly sets off to fulfill her dream of being one of these sacred heroes. She expects to save the world…and maybe make some friends along the way. But she soon realizes that nothing is as straightforward as it is in her childhood stories, and becoming a hero may come at a terrible cost.
The Witch’s Throne Description, Simon & Schuster
Agni Arvelle is the blonde haired alchemist with the red cloak and skeleton arms. She spent ten years in solitude in a tree honing her skills. Because of that isolation, she’s eager to embark on her journey to the Citadel to compete for the title of Mage. Hopefully, assemble a team along the that way will win the chance to take on the Witch. A journey of a thousands steps won’t come to an end right away. If you were expecting to see Agni make it to the Citadel, that’s not going to happen in Volume One.
ISBN13: 9781524876500
ISBN13: 9781524881276
In three short weeks, she managed to find a Warrior (Reksha), a Rogue (Grom Foster), and a Saint (Valdis Rumont). Volume One gives us some backstory on the witch, character introduction, training montage, and the challenges that lie ahead. Alva Vandheim, The Divine Prophet, makes it abundantly clear this quartet is not in the running. Still, previous Throne Seekers underdogs have thwarted The Divine Prophets premonition. Only time will tell if Agni, Reksha, Grom, and Valdis will succeed. Volume One ends with a sneak peek of Volume Two.
Role Play Game Elements
Throughout Volume One, I like the character introductions. We got a separate frame that showed their name, skills and attributes. Plus, the reader can see how much damage each throne seeker receives a long with cool attack names. There’s a mixture of white and black space used throughout the comic book. Since Cedric Caballes (author/illustrator) utilizes white space for a majority of the attack sequences, the reader can appreciate the fight with minimal distraction from the setting.
Final Thoughts
I’m thankful that publishers continue to print webcomics. Don’t get me wrong, I like the convenience of apps. However, a phone/tablet can’t compete with book. It doesn’t matter whether it’s paperback or hardcover. There’s just something special about getting lost in a book. Also, the print copy of Witch’s Throne gives Non-Tapas Subscribers a chance to support creators outside of the app. You get to unlock over 20 Chapters at once. Wifi and Mobile Data won’t compromise the quality of art and storytelling that goes into this webcomic.
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