![]() There's really nothing not to like about them, and I very, very much would like to see an entire series featuring the adventures of Lilly the motherfreaking Goblin King!. They're all the best bits of all of my childhood favorite adventurers combined, but with more modern finesse. It's a retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, so of course there's that, but also, the giants remind me of the Gorgs from Fraggle Rock, with maybe a dash of Little Monsters and something else from my childhood that I can't quite out my finger on. book.) As I've said before (in probably every review of Ben Hatke's work that I've ever written), the story feels like elements of my childhood come to life. Dammit, how does Ben always make me care about and want these silly little creatures in every. ![]() It's got that perfect blend of whimsical fantasy, sweet and fearless characters, and lush, vibrant coloring that I've come to associate with Hatke's work, and it's also possibly the funniest book he's written, thanks in large part to the goblins (goblins! Anf gobblets! I WANT A GOBBLET. Mighty Jack and the Goblin King was no exception. Everything is very vivid and lively, with bright, bold colors* and big, big emotions, and I always, always, always finish his stories with a giant smile on my face. Every last drop of ink, right down to the tiniest, silliest character. ![]() ![]() It's no secret around here that I love Ben Hatke's work. ![]()
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