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Code Monkey Save World by Greg Pak
Be the first to ask a question about Code Monkey Save World. Lists with This Book. Feb 28, Chip rated it liked it. Code Monkey very simple man With big warm fuzzy secret heart Code Monkey like you Code Monkey like you a lot So, anyway, after loving this song for years, I finally got around to reading the code monkey graphic novel.
So, anyway, about this graphic novel? Everything gets a bonus star just because I like the song so much. Don't read this unless you really already like the song and just ne Code Monkey very simple man With big warm fuzzy secret heart Code Monkey like you Code Monkey like you a lot So, anyway, after loving this song for years, I finally got around to reading the code monkey graphic novel.
Don't read this unless you really already like the song and just need to see what came out of the kickstarter. If you haven't listened to the song yet, go ahead, click the link above. Have a good day. Feb 04, Justin rated it liked it Recommends it for: This is the second time a kickstarted graphic novel produced by established comics professionals turned out to be enthusiastically meh. My reaction to the origin Greg Pak said "you could make a great super team based on characters in JoCo songs" was enough to get me on board.
Of course the reply to that statement is "you could, but you still need to toss them into an interesting narrative". There's not much here. The protagonist is the Code Monkey who becomes a sidekick to Dr. Skullcrusher Sk This is the second time a kickstarted graphic novel produced by established comics professionals turned out to be enthusiastically meh. A quick read over of the story will take you down the roller coaster that is the Joco Looks Back track listing.
Overall, though, there's not much there. It's a cute bit for fans of the creators. The villains don't seem terribly menacing, and there's no real hero for them to be compared against. The book is just a series of "ha ha, that's blank " gags. Feb 13, Shaun rated it liked it.
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This was actually pretty good. With a comic where the high concept is 'tell a story using as many characters from Jonathan Coulton songs as possible', there are a lot of ways this could have been a mess. And it was a bit of a mess, but a fun mess with a largely coherent plot. Jan 28, Patrick Williams rated it it was amazing.
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Co-writers Greg Pak and Jonathan Coulton I think Pak writes based on the Songs of Coulton are joined by Takeshi Miyazawa on pencils previously worked on Marvel's Runaways and with Jessica Kholinne on colors, to bring an awesome all-ages type story that took me back to my childhood, I had the feeling I was 10 years old again rushing home from school to watch 'Battle of the Planets'.
I think Miyazawa's style has a lot to do with this feeling, but if Coulton hadn't created these unique characters for Pak to take through the adventures in this world where it is only a novelty that a monkey can talk, and not only that, he gets dressed and goes to work every day as a web developer. I guess what I am trying to say is like 'Battle of the Planets', where there were very definite differences to our world, Code Monkey decides it is not important to explain those differences, just take them as given and get on with story.
I expect to finish this tonight and will update my review accordingly.
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Finished it and have to say while I was surprised by the ending, I found it to be satisfying and leaves the door open to more adventures. If they keep this same creative crew together I will definitely be following on for more adventures. Miyazawa's amazing art was definitely the highlight for me.
Jan 31, Andrew Bulthaupt rated it it was amazing Shelves: Code Monkey Save World is a graphic novel based on characters that appear in Jonathan Coulton's songs. It combines four individual comic issues based on the titular character with several shorter comics JoCo Funnies about other songs. Overall the main story is pretty fantastic. It takes a variety of JoCo songs and places their characters and events in the same universe. Then the characters meet and the fun ensues. Code Monkey must work with Skullcrusher to save the woman of his dreams from Laur Code Monkey Save World is a graphic novel based on characters that appear in Jonathan Coulton's songs.
It may not work out as you'd expect, but to me that's part of the brilliance - it takes tropes you expect and turns them on their head. The art is fantastic too.
Somehow it perfectly captures things you only heard in the lyrics of a song and gives them shape and form. Code Monkey is wonderful in his button-down shirt and khakis, and Skullcrusher has both an evil genius and pathetic loser look. They all just work. I'm really glad I supported the Kickstarter to help get this project off the ground. If you didn't, you can still pick up the book on Comixology and other places, and I highly suggest you do.
Jan 31, Athena Bingham rated it it was amazing Shelves: Possibly my favorite thing in this comic is the portrayal of women. Both main females are of color, which is awesome! They both kick butt.
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The main villain reminds me of Transmetropolitan's Spider Jerusalem at least in looks. The art is gorgeous, and the inside jokes are a plenty. I really feel like this comic stays true to the intention of JoCo, probably because he collaborated on it. Aug 11, David Schwan rated it liked it. A graphic novel funded as a Kickstarter project. The world is overrun by zombies as usual, lol and Code Monkey saves the day. The main story is ok. The best part is the random collections of comics at the end of the book. Mar 09, Crisanto J. Jorda rated it really liked it.
The inking and coloring in Code Monkey is stellar. So stellar that it really made me want to give this graphic novel 5-stars. Code Monkey Save World is set in what appears to be a fantastic, light-hearted world where the Feds are inept, villains are aplenty, and monkeys can speak sort of. The lore is there.
The self-deprecating dry humor is a wonderful contrast to the vibrant atmosphere. And the panelling is absolutely perfect. What lost it for me was the act Code Monkey simple. What lost it for me was the actual narrative. The pacing is much too fast and the characters far too rushed. I found myself wanting to learn so much more about the cast that the neck break twists and story arcs become cumbersome obstacles.
Did page restrictions limit real estate? Did the source material run thin in characterization? And Deus Ex Machina teleportation at the end—that part was frustrating. Very fun read, though. I really hope to see more work from the team. Mar 03, Bruce Screws jr. I preface this by saying I started reading this with no prior knowledge of Jonathan Coulton's music.
I found this on Humble Bundle and it seemed like a fun read. The first issue was quite fun and interesting. I had no expectations going in and it was a good surprise. The second issue was also good. The third and forth issues started losing steam. It feels like they tried to shoehorn in all of these disparate characters.
May 24, Becky rated it really liked it Shelves: A fun story full of JoCo references. I always get a huge laugh out of that part. What will THAT stretch goal be? Oh my goodness this is amazing! And if you do end up going through with the printed copies i'm definitely getting one or more for my daughter and some of our friends!! I didn't think this campaign could possibly get even more awesome, but obviously it just keeps getting better. The only way this could be more awesome is if there were yet another stretch goal to actually get it printed.
Constipated Guy, what does the scouter say about their awesome level? Come one guys donate a bit extra just for this extra book, we as fans have to show our awesome levels. Need to add more: Code Monkey Save World? The Princess Who Saved Herself as a picture book for kids? Which would not be enough. Will raise if both desperate and hopeful. The last stretch goal to make me raise a pledge was the first Kickstarter I did, tremulus.
A children's book would be so awesome in print! Not sure how I'd read a children's ebook to my kids.. In fact, I've been wanting "My Beige Bear" to get the same treatment for a long time, now it would make for an awesome bedtime book. Thanks so much for the kind words, y'all! We're super excited and really appreciate the support. Coupla quick responses Jon-Paul, we're actually planning to make "The Princess Who Saved Herself" as a traditional children's book, not a graphic novel.
But it will be awesome! Charles, if you're having trouble hearing the song at that link, head over to BoingBoing. I am so, so excited about this project. I was happy before, but now with the added possibility of The Princess being added, I am now bouncing up and down inside and out. Charles - I just tried it, too. It maybe having to many requests to run at the moment. I'm not in Canada, so don't worry. I was excited about this project to begin with, but I'm over the moon about this!
My 8- and 6-year old daughters have adored this song since its release, and they will love being able to read its book counterpart. I'm kinda tearing up on this one. I can just imagine my niece's reaction to seeing herself in a book She loves to read, and she's only 2. Share this project Done. Code Monkey Save World. Posted by Greg Pak Creator. And now the big, big, big news as we launch into the final eight days of the campaign: Thanks as always for your support! Comments Only backers can post comments. Oded Sharon on May 12, I couldn't play the song here in Israel.
Greg Pak 5-time creator Superbacker. Seth Purdy on May 7, This looks amazing!