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The Woods Vol. 1 Kindle & comiXology

by James Tynion (Author), Michael Dialynas (Artist), Josan Gonzalez (Colorist) Format: Kindle Edition
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WHY WE LOVE IT: As fans of James Tynion IV's work in the Batman universe (BATMAN ETERNAL, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS), we were eager to publish his first original comic series. THE WOODS gives us that same eerie, small-town horror feel we get whenever we read a Stephen King novel.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: James Tynion IV is a former protege of BATMAN writer Scott Snyder, so you know he's learned a lot about how to craft a compelling tale. If you're fan of teen conspiracy comics like Morning Glories, Sheltered, and Revival, you'll immediately be sucked into THE WOODS.

WHAT IT'S ABOUT: On October 16, 2013, 437 students, 52 teachers, and 24 additional staff from Bay Point Preparatory High School in suburban Milwaukee, WI vanished without a trace. Countless light years away, far outside the bounds of the charted universe, 513 people find themselves in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. Where are they? Why are they there? The answers will prove stranger than anyone could possibly imagine. Collects issues #1-4 of the critically acclaimed series.
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About the Author

James Tynion IV got his start in the pages of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s acclaimed run on Batman at DC Comics in early 2012, where he co-wrote the backup stories for the best-selling Court of Owls and Death of the Family storylines. He has since written stories for Detective Comics, as well as writing the ongoing series Talon, and Red Hood and the Outlaws. He lives and writes in New York City, and is consistently amazed that people are actually letting him work on comic books professionally. He alternates between taking in the most grisly horror media he can get his hands on, and trying not to get choked up while listening to musical theater soundtracks. You can find him on Twitter @JamesTheFourth, or on his Tumblr.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00U6SVSMA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BOOM! Studios (September 3, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 3, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 357583 KB
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James Tynion IV is an Eisner Award Winning, New York Times bestselling comic book author and publisher.

He is the co-creator of SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN with Werther Dell’Edera, the smash hit comic series published by Boom! Studios. SIKTC was nominated for the Eisner Award for Best New Comic Series in 2020. It’s spin-off title, THE HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER, was one of the highest selling comic books in 2021. SIKTC is currently in development for television at Netflix with Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy’s Intrepid Pictures producing.

He is the co-creator of THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH with Martin Simmonds, the high concept conspiracy thriller published by Image Comics. DOT was nominated for the Eisner Awards for Best New Series, and Best Continuing Series in 2021. DOT is currently in development for television with SISTER producing.

He is the co-creator of THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE with Alvaro Martinez Bueno, the apocalyptic horror series published by DC Black Label. NHOTL is the highest selling creator-owned debut published by DC Comics in the last twenty years.

He is the co-creator of WYND with Michael Dialynas, the young adult fantasy adventure series published by BOOM! Studios. WYND was nominated for Outstanding Comic Book at the GLAAD Media Awards in both 2020 and 2021.

Under his own publishing banner, Tiny Onion Studios, James Tynion IV published and curated the acclaimed anthology series RAZORBLADES: THE HORROR MAGAZINE. He is currently publishing the UFO non-fiction webcomic, BLUE BOOK with Michael Avon Oeming through his newsletter, THE EMPIRE OF THE TINY ONION, available at https://jamestynioniv.substack.com.

James is the co-creator of many other acclaimed original series, including the GLAAD Media Award winning THE WOODS, with Michael Dialynas. He is also well known for working on the Batman titles at DC Comics, where he co-created the fan-favorite characters Punchline, Ghost-Maker, Clownhunter, Miracle Molly, and more. His storylines and characters have influenced DC TV shows like Batwoman, Young Justice, Gotham, and Legends of Tomorrow.

James is represented by United Talent Agency.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
403 global ratings

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Customers find the storyline good, with lots of gore and mystery. They also appreciate the amazing artwork and unique concept. Readers describe the reading experience as worthwhile. Opinions are mixed on the characterization, with some finding them well-defined and others finding them cliches.

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14 customers mention "Storyline"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline good, with a high-concept science fiction mystery premise. They also say the characters are unique, and the story moves at a brisk pace. Customers also mention that the book has a lot of gore, yet has many secrets to uncover.

"I love this series. I've read 8 or so volumes of it, and the story is good, but the real star is the art and the colors. It's so beautiful...." Read more

"...The characters are likeable and the interpersonal drama is totally believable, and like I said, the plot is compelling." Read more

"...The story has a good arc, but seems to jump around quite a bit and is therefore a little hard to get your head around. All in all, pretty good." Read more

"It has a lot of gore, yet much Mystery. So many secrets to uncover. This book is one of my favorites! It’s plot is built up so greatly!" Read more

11 customers mention "Artwork"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the artwork in the book amazing and unique.

"...a lot of visual/other similarities to Paper Girls, but with a more realistic style rather than Matt Wilson's (also amazing, maybe more amazing)..." Read more

"...characters look a bit off-putting in some frames, but mostly the art is pretty good...." Read more

"The artwork is pretty good, nice detail and coloring, but I prefer more realistic rendering myself...." Read more

"...The art is enjoyable, particularly the color work, and there is room for the series to improve, so I would give it a chance." Read more

9 customers mention "Reading experience"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a worthwhile read, with an excellent title. They also say it's a really good comic.

"So far, it's a pretty decent sorry...." Read more

"...All in all, pretty good." Read more

"...This is an excellent title. The characters and the situation are well defined. There are leaders, there are followers, and there are rebels...." Read more

"Interesting read. I'm curious to see where it goes." Read more

7 customers mention "Characterization"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the characterization. Some find the characters and the situation well defined, while others say there are character cliches.

"...The characters are likeable and the interpersonal drama is totally believable, and like I said, the plot is compelling." Read more

"...Sure, there are character cliches, but it's characters are high school based, and those stereotypes are in literally every high school in existence...." Read more

"...This is an excellent title. The characters and the situation are well defined. There are leaders, there are followers, and there are rebels...." Read more

"I picked this comic up on a whim and I'm glad I did. The characters are engaging, I want to learn more about them and see what happens to them...." Read more

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troublef
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most beautiful comics
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2019
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I love this series. I've read 8 or so volumes of it, and the story is good, but the real star is the art and the colors. It's so beautiful. Has a lot of visual/other similarities to Paper Girls, but with a more realistic style rather than Matt Wilson's (also amazing, maybe more amazing) flatter color style.

I read 8 volumes on Comixology and then bought just Volume 1 in a physical copy just for the art. I like to just pull it out and flip through it for inspiration.
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Tj Todd
4.0 out of 5 stars it's a pretty decent sorry
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015
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So far, it's a pretty decent sorry. I would prefer more character development, but maybe that just adds to the confusion of what is going on in the story. I think a reread is in order before volume 2. Can't wait to see what happens.
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Human Shield
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonkie art style, but gripping story
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2017
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I picked this up and couldn't put it down and now I want the next one! The characters look a bit off-putting in some frames, but mostly the art is pretty good. The characters are likeable and the interpersonal drama is totally believable, and like I said, the plot is compelling.
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Tim
4.0 out of 5 stars A little early in the series to pitch a five star rating.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015
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I've read The Drifting Classroom, which is almost an identical plot basis as this series, but I'm not going to judge this as a knock off of it. There's different ways to tell a story, and this plot is one that's caught my interest before, so why not give it a shot again? I feel it has potential to be just as good, or honestly better than, The Drifting Classroom, which it's already surpassed in art quality.

Sure, there are character cliches, but it's characters are high school based, and those stereotypes are in literally every high school in existence. Give it some time for character development. In just the first four chapters, there isn't much character growth, I'll admit, which is a bit disappointing, but there is enough addition to the plot for the mystery of what's happening to grow, and that's enough to get me to wait for volume two.
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Robert Kohler
3.0 out of 5 stars The artwork is a pretty good, nice detail and coloring
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
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The artwork is pretty good, nice detail and coloring, but I prefer more realistic rendering myself. The story has a good arc, but seems to jump around quite a bit and is therefore a little hard to get your head around. All in all, pretty good.
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Zac Hanscom
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Writing and Illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2015
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Woods, Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV begins with an ordinary school day; it introduces the students, the teachers, and the school. Then the school is transported, students and all, to an alien moon. There are creatures, some of which are violent, and signs of intelligent and hyper-intelligent life. Within the school, there is a power struggle between the coach – a former special forces operative – the principal, and the student government.

This is an excellent title. The characters and the situation are well defined. There are leaders, there are followers, and there are rebels. The alien lifeforms are scary, and this is a frightening comic; I really got into it even though I started reading it before six in the morning (insomnia). It does remind me heavily of The Walking Dead with a mix of Predators, but there's enough new about this collection to make it a worthwhile read. ****1/2
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Ash Na
5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2021
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It has a lot of gore, yet much Mystery. So many secrets to uncover. This book is one of my favorites! It’s plot is built up so greatly!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Kids lost in time, space
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2015
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Good intro to story of the entire population of a prep school is suddenly transported to another planet. The struggle for control begins immediately. Who will lead? Where are they? What is trying to kill them? Can't wait to read next volume.
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great read.
Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2017
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It was so good I had to get the entire series that was available. So worth it.
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Rezensent
3.0 out of 5 stars ganz gut
Reviewed in Germany on May 10, 2015
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Mag Comics gerne,und es ist auch nicht schlecht, aber irgendwie würde ich es eher bis 18jährigen empfehlen.x x x x
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Citizen Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2022
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I really enjoyed this one , A few very annoying characters but all in all a well written, well illustrated interesting tale.
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