Myth Adventures Collection: Another Fine Myth [Paperback]

Robert Asprin (Author), Phil Foglio (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2008 | Series: Myth Adventures

Myth Adventures is the graphic adaptation of Robert Asprin's comedic novel Another Fine Myth. It chronicles the adventures of Skeeve, a hapless apprentice magician, and his demonic teacher, Aahz, who has been stripped of his powers, as they battle with an insane wizard who is determined to drain the world of magic. Long out of print, this fantasy classic is fondly remembered by and greatly sought after by a wide audience of comics fans, gamers and fantasy readers. It was also the first professional comics work by both Phil Foglio and his inker, Tim Sale. Also available in a hardcover edition (ISBN-13: 978-1-8908-5643-4).

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Studio Foglio (January 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890856444
• ISBN-13: 978-1890856441
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #897,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the wait, February 17, 2008

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Grizzly Adams (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Myth Adventures Collection: Another Fine Myth (Hardcover)

This is a re-release of the comics and graphic novels from 20 + years ago. Mine were destroyed 20 years ago so I am glad to have them again. While this graphic novel does not follow the Another Fine Myth book perfectly, it is still well written and illustrated. The humor is great, and though Foglio's art has improved in 20 years, it is still hilariously illustrated.

If you are a fan of Robert Asprin, or Phil Foglio, you will not be disappointed. My only wish is that Phil would convert more of the Myth series to graphic novels.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone who likes a good Mythery!, January 22, 2008

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Jamus "Jamie3-" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Myth Adventures Collection: Another Fine Myth (Hardcover)

This was great addition to my collection. I have been reading the Myth Adventures of Aahz and Skeeve for years. This was a welcome compliation of the illustrated version of the first novel. There was some departure from the original novel that I didn't even know about because I never was able to read the original separate comics. However, I give my wholehearted endorsement of this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Visual and comic genius, substandard printing, January 26, 2012

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Sabeth Mzier "Sabeth" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Myth Adventures Collection: Another Fine Myth (Paperback)

Thank the gods that Aspirin and Foglio worked together at least once in this lifetime. This is a compiled softcover version of the Myth Adventures series that was published by WaRP Graphics in the 1980s and that appeared in a two-volume TSB graphic novel set around the same time. This edition also includes as bonus material all the WaRP Graphics and TSB covers and some amusing artist's notes by Foglio.

The story itself is a wild ride and fabulously rendered. Foglio's transferral of the Myth Adventures novels to the graphic novel medium is nothing short of genius. The man has an immaculate sense of timing when it comes to visual humor, and he makes the most of Aspirin's uncanny wit without sacrificing the plot or credibility of the story.

Bearing in mind that the artwork is a major element of the graphic novel, the quality of the printing can really enhance the reader's experience. This edition definitely doesn't. This printing is inferior to the TSB color editions from the eighties in just about every way and allows Foglio's renderings to shine to only about half their full glory. It's hard to believe anyone willingly paid USD 39.95 for it back in 2007. I put out much less, bought the book second-hand, and still feel rather as though I've been had. And I'd never invest in a hard-cover version of this quality.

HAVING SAID ALL THAT, however, unless you happen to get your hands on the TSB editions, then do purchase a copy of this edition. You will enjoy it. Just get it second-hand.