Penultimate Quest

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By Lars Brown

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On a mist-shrouded island guarded by giant sea monsters, adventurers repeatedly explore dungeons from which none have returned. Each day they prepare anew—potion-making, sword-sharpening, armour-buying—before delving into perilous battles. Yet one hero begins to question the endless cycle of quests, seeking the meaning behind their relentless journey in this witty and thought-provoking tale of magic and mystery.
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Ideal for fans of graphic novels who enjoy a blend of fantasy, philosophy, and introspective storytelling.

"Why are we going down there, anyway; some mystery to uncover, treasure to find? Why are we here?"Far across the Western Ocean on a mist-shrouded island guarded by giant sea monsters, heroes come to explore the mysterious dungeons that lie below the surface. None have yet to reach the bottom and return to tell the tale. Each party gathers d

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“Why are we going down there, anyway; some mystery to uncover, treasure to find? Why are we here?”

Far across the Western Ocean on a mist-shrouded island guarded by giant sea monsters, heroes come to explore the mysterious dungeons that lie below the surface. None have yet to reach the bottom and return to tell the tale. Each party gathers daily for a new round of potion-making, sword-sharpening, armour-buying, and dungeon-crawling. After hours of levelling up in dangerous battles with monstrous creatures from the depths, they rest and try again the next day when everything repeats.

That is, until one adventurer stops to ask why. Is it endlessly exciting, or simply endless?

In a witty, genre-defying tale of magic, mystery, and philosophy, brave warriors must learn the difference between diversion and escape as they try to break the cycle of a penultimate quest in which the final fantasy never arrives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781945820502

Publisher: Iron Circus Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Iron Circus Comics

Illustration: Full Color Throughout

Contributors:

Colorist Bex Glendining

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 171.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 352

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Lars Brown

About the Author

Lars Brown is a comic book author who lives in a small house with several other humans and animals in north Idaho. He is also the author of North World with Oni Press and several short stories in anthologies from Image Comics, New Reliable Press, and the LavaPunch collective. He is a self-taught artist but has a degree in History from the University of Idaho. He has had 20 jobs which include movie theater projectionist, substitute teacher, and quality control at a stamp factory.

Bex Glendining (she/they) is a U.K.-based illustrator and comics colorist. Bex has worked with clients such as Lion Forge, Penguin Random House, and Canterbury Christ Church University. They have also contributed to several zines and anthologies, including Name and None, Faerie Fire: A 5e Supplemental, Ghibli Zine, and Fortitudo (the Dorian Pavus art book). When not working, they can usually be found fussing their cat, playing games, or buying new plants.