Adventure Time, the famous Cartoon Network series, continues its extraordinary journey through the ECC comic Thunder Highway where Marceline and Princess Bubblegum face Storm Clouds, a motorcycle gang.
Time for adventures. The Thunder Highway is an ECC comic that is part of the expanded universe of the series of the same name –Adventure timein its original version, based on the successful animated series. Published for the first time in the United States, this comic was launched as a sort of sequel or continuation of the events of which the characters of the series are protagonists in their adventures and in the extended universe.
in the comic Time for adventures. The Thunder Highwaythe characters remain faithful to their animated series versions, but with some expansions and nuances that delve deeper into their personalities and relationships.
The plot
In the history of the Carretera del Trueno, the protagonists Finnish Yes Jake They are involved in a new and dangerous adventurefacing a mysterious and powerful enemy as they traverse vast landscapes and situations that test both their skills and their friendship. Over the course of the comic, the characters embark on a race across a vast highway filled with obstacles, eccentric characters, and tense moments, all as the story explores themes of overcoming, destiny, and fighting forces that seek to destabilize the peace. inside it country of ooo.
Sorese’s screenplay
Jeremy Sorese is the screenwriter of this story, so the comic maintains the essence that made the animated series popular: a balance between absurd humor and deep emotional moments. The dialogue is full of the series’ signature irreverence, and the narrative is complemented by colorful, vibrant illustrations that capture the unique energy of Adventure Time.
One of Thunder Highway’s most standout features is how it delves into the relationships between characters, particularly between Finn and Jake, but also offers moments for supporting characters like Marceline or the Ice King have prominence. As is common in Adventure Time comics, the story is full of unexpected twists, visual surprises, and the kind of surreal fantasy that captivates both children and adults.
Design and color by Sterling and Langston
The drawing style of Zechariah Sterling in Adventure Time. Carretera del Trueno, follows the characteristic aesthetic of the animated series, but with some notable differences that adapt it to the comic format.
The drawing style has a clear and approachable design, with smooth lines and simple outlines, giving it a cartoonish feel. The characters, despite having certain expressions and details, maintain a stylized and minimalist design, something that highlights the visual simplicity of Adventure Time.
Unlike animation, which generally has a flatter style, comics sometimes play with shadows and additional details to give scenes depth. While the television series uses simpler, flatter backgrounds, the comic adds more detail to the settings, allowing for a deeper immersion into the world of Adventure Time. The backgrounds have greater complexity, showing a world fuller of life and textures, without losing the unique aesthetic of the series.
The characters’ expressions are very careful, with particular attention to the exaggeration of emotions to make them clearer and more comical or dramatic depending on the scene. This style of exaggerated expressions is very similar to the series, resulting in both comedic and touching moments.
The layout of the pages has a dynamic flow and often plays with different bullet shapes and angles. The pages are very well structured to accompany the narrative effectively, using large and small vignettes to emphasize moments of action or reflection. This structure helps create a smooth and enjoyable read.
When there are action sequences or fights, panels are adjusted to create a fast pace, often breaking up the structure of the pages to generate a sense of movement and energy, making fight or danger scenes intense.
The vibrant colors of Laura LangstonLike the television series, the comic maintains a bright, saturated color palette that gives it a youthful and cheerful energy, but can also veer towards darker tones when action scenes or more dramatic moments are presented.
The comic offers a very rich and varied representation of the landscapes of Ooo. From the forests, deserts and mountains, to the futuristic and post-apocalyptic landscape that appears in some parts of the story, the comic manages to capture the same visually surreal and fantastical essence of the series.
In short, Adventure Time. Thunder Road is a comic that manages to capture the essence of the original series while offering an exciting new adventure for fans of Finn, Jake and the Land of Ooo. With its combination of humor, emotion and action, it remains a recommended read for those who love the Adventure Time universe.
The edition
ECC Cómics publishes Adventure Time. The thunder highway inside rusticagainst 144 pages to everything colortranslated by Barbara Azagra Ruedawhich includes the original American edition of Adventure Time: Thunder Road.
The result is a comic that captures the visual magic of Adventure Time while offering a dynamic and engaging reading experience. While accessible to new readers, the comic also contains nods and references for the series’ most devoted fans, making it appealing to audiences of teens and adults who have followed Adventure Time.
Time for adventures. Thunder Road is primarily recommended for children aged 8 and up, but it is also a great read for teenagers and adults, especially those who are already fans of the series.
Time for adventures. The Thunder Highway
The comics from the wonderful, surprising and award-winning animated series Adventure Time are here! Marceline, the enigmatic vampire, and Princess Bubblegum, ruler of Chucheland, are restless and worried, it doesn’t stop raining and they don’t know how to put an end to the storms… but Marceline, always hungry for adventures, takes matters into her own hands and discovers a gang of bikers who are taking their pranks too far…
What will Marceline do? Will he join the biker gang that caused a natural disaster in the Land of Oooo or will he return to his routine and quiet life? Join Marceline and Princess Bubblegum as they take on the Cloud Biker Gang!
Don’t miss this story of friendship and the road for all audiences. Written by Jeremy Sorese and illustrated by 2024 Eisner Award nominee Zachary Sterling.