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Dungeon Critters
Natalie Riess and Sara Goetter's Dungeon Critters is a middle-grade graphic novel about a gang of adorable animal friends on a D&D style dungeon crawl.
Quests! Plots! Evil Plants! Magic and mayhem!
Join the Dungeon Critters � a tight-knit squad of animal companions � on a wild adventure investigating a sinister botanical conspiracy among the furry nobility. As they risk their lives traveling through haunted dungeons, swamps, and high society balls � they also come closer together as friends.
Motivated by rivalries, ideals, and a lust for adventure, these critters navigate not only perils and dangers of the natural world, but also perils and dangers� of the heart!
Quests! Plots! Evil Plants! Magic and mayhem!
Join the Dungeon Critters � a tight-knit squad of animal companions � on a wild adventure investigating a sinister botanical conspiracy among the furry nobility. As they risk their lives traveling through haunted dungeons, swamps, and high society balls � they also come closer together as friends.
Motivated by rivalries, ideals, and a lust for adventure, these critters navigate not only perils and dangers of the natural world, but also perils and dangers� of the heart!
256 pages, Paperback
First published September 29, 2020
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About the author
Natalie Riess
25books86followersNatalie Riess is an American artist, illustrator, and webcomic creator. She gained public recognition after her comic Space Battle Lunchtime was published by Oni Press in 2016. Her webcomic Dungeon Critters created with Sara Goetter was published by First Second Books in 2020.
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June 20, 2024
Мила історія, посміялась в кінці, в результаті нікому той меч і не потрібен, але його діставали, ну хоч дружбу знайшли
October 12, 2020
gay animals on adventures, i can truly think of nothing better
January 20, 2021
This is a great introduction to Dungeons and Dragons style adventures for kids. The art is a lot of fun and the creators have done a good job of balancing large action scenes and touching quiet moments. The characters all have strong distinct personalities, and I really got invested in what happened to them in the story. I'm hoping that a second volume is made.
December 22, 2021
*Hilarious* D&D inspired all ages graphic novel with tons of LGBTQ+ rep. Starts with a raft-load of puns, but calms down into a very satisfying adventure full of both absurd (in a good way) shenanigans and real feelings.
I might not have lasted through the opening with the non-stop punning (though pun fans will undoubtedly be delighted!) but I trusted Natalie Riess from Space Battle Lunchtime and Sara Goetter from her short work Haircut, which I loved. Super fun and I wish it was first in a series because there is NO TELLING what these characters would get up to.
I might not have lasted through the opening with the non-stop punning (though pun fans will undoubtedly be delighted!) but I trusted Natalie Riess from Space Battle Lunchtime and Sara Goetter from her short work Haircut, which I loved. Super fun and I wish it was first in a series because there is NO TELLING what these characters would get up to.
January 8, 2021
This was a cute and light magical adventure. The art is beautiful and I loved the story line. Gender and sexual orientation were fluid and natural which I loved, especially in a story designed for children. There was adventure, magic, and humor all mixed together in a delightful story which the potential for future volumes which I hope come into existence.
July 31, 2020
This was like a kid-friendly Adventure Zone, with all the irreverent humour and DnD-style questing you’d expect, but none of the adult content. Adorable animals must solve a magical mystery on their quest to save the kingdom, defeat their rivals and sworn-enemies (which are different things, apparently) and perhaps fall in love along the way (age-appropriately with only longing and a bit of a smooch at the end). Gender and gender-presentation is played fast and loose, which I found fun; for example, one of the protagonists, an impulsive frog adopted by royal bears, is a girl-prince with a crush on a swashbuckling vixen thief. Sometimes the story and its many subplots were hard to keep straight (lol) but overall it was an enjoyable romp for the age group.
December 15, 2020
Well that was precious.
November 26, 2020
An #OwnVoices middle grade fantasy graphic novel, Dungeon Critters is unabashedly reminiscent of Dungeons and Dragons with cute, powerful, clever animals as the adventurous group. Some characters are gradually and sweetly revealed to be LGBT without that being their core identifying characteristics. The art wonderfully pops off the page, and the story flows well from one unmarked chapter of the critters� adventures to the next. I became so engrossed in the mix of drama and comedy from the characters that I didn’t even see twists until they unfolded. Highly recommend.
March 4, 2021
Dungeon crawling with cute animals. The party is made up of a pyromaniac cat magic user named Rose, a golden retriever healer who specializes in plant magic named Juniper, a swashbuckling frog prince named Chirp, who is also good at thieving, and a snake/reptile strongman named Goro.
Lots of adventure, creatures, shenanigans, stolen identities, dangerous plants, terrible puns, and hilarious reaction shots. I’m definitely going to have to purchase myself a copy of this one.
Lots of adventure, creatures, shenanigans, stolen identities, dangerous plants, terrible puns, and hilarious reaction shots. I’m definitely going to have to purchase myself a copy of this one.
October 1, 2020
My 9 year old rates this: “The book was funny. It has lots of magic. The whole book is funny except a little scary at the end, but not scary scary. The drawings are great.�
August 31, 2023
I loved this book and the humor that this book had in it.
Like the humor is my kind of humor and it is silly!
The plot is great and I love that it is a group of friends going on an adventure together!
Everyone has their own unique personalities that really show in this book and how they also deal with struggles that come up throughout the story.
I loved the queer aspect to the story and loved many things like:
I loved the art style and it says on the Colophon (the part of the book that gives all the statistical and professional information about the book) that the "Character art was penciled with Pilot Eno light blue lead and inked with a combination of a Kuretake Brush Pen, Pentel Futayaku Double-Sided Brush Pen, and Kuretake Bimoji Brush Pen. Lettering was done with a Zebra Disposable Brush Pen. Corrections were done in Photoshop."
So there was definitely a lot of work put into the characters.
One last thing I want to bring up, I wish
I really enjoyed this book and I am happy to have this book in my collection of books! (:
Like the humor is my kind of humor and it is silly!
The plot is great and I love that it is a group of friends going on an adventure together!
Everyone has their own unique personalities that really show in this book and how they also deal with struggles that come up throughout the story.
I loved the queer aspect to the story and loved many things like:
I loved the art style and it says on the Colophon (the part of the book that gives all the statistical and professional information about the book) that the "Character art was penciled with Pilot Eno light blue lead and inked with a combination of a Kuretake Brush Pen, Pentel Futayaku Double-Sided Brush Pen, and Kuretake Bimoji Brush Pen. Lettering was done with a Zebra Disposable Brush Pen. Corrections were done in Photoshop."
So there was definitely a lot of work put into the characters.
One last thing I want to bring up, I wish
I really enjoyed this book and I am happy to have this book in my collection of books! (:
February 25, 2021
A cute little fantasy adventure with a strong D&D feel, Dungeon Critters feels a bit like TAZ for kiddos. I really enjoyed the characters and their sassy shenanigans! My only (very mild) grumble is the wild vacillation in emotions from the characters (before the finale, all bets are off in the finale) buuuuut I'm an adult picking at a kids graphic novel soo take that with a solid grain of salt. Overall it's a very cute world/set of characters & the story is quite solid! Would recommend to younger fantasy readers (there is some romance & some violence so maybe not Crazy young) & fans of cute D&D runs!
December 8, 2020
This was such a delightful fantasy graphic novel with quirky, darling critter heroes, lots of adventures and magic too. It took me a little bit to get into the swing of things, but once I was in I couldn’t stop reading. I love that this is super inclusive with several queer characters, including Prince Chirp who uses she/her pronouns. Great friendship and adventure story with lots of puns and heart. Riess and Goetter are collaborative partners and girlfriends which makes this even more adorable. Goro was my favorite character by far, loved him.
February 27, 2021
So that was adorable. I imagine you probably get more out of it if you're more familiar with graphic novels or D&D style Adventuring than I am, I enjoyed it but I'm not used to Big Battle Scenes visually or story wise, so it was a little overwhelming.
I am very interested in Prince Chirp who uses female pronouns? Is she genderweird, is Prince a non-gendered title in this world? I am very curious.
I am very interested in Prince Chirp who uses female pronouns? Is she genderweird, is Prince a non-gendered title in this world? I am very curious.
February 27, 2021
SO GOOD.
The art style reminds me a lot of Beetle & the Hollowbones and Snapdragon.
It had me laughing out loud through out and I for sure didn't see the twist at the end coming. So good. Highly recommend to fantasy graphic novel lovers.
The art style reminds me a lot of Beetle & the Hollowbones and Snapdragon.
It had me laughing out loud through out and I for sure didn't see the twist at the end coming. So good. Highly recommend to fantasy graphic novel lovers.
December 2, 2020
An absolutely adorable and hilarious book, full of equal parts heart and humor. The art was amazing too, and so fun.
December 30, 2020
Absolutely delightful
January 8, 2021
the story, plot twist and characters were epic and so vivid! but it really bothered me how the text bubbles changed colors all the time
June 23, 2022
SUCH A CUTE BOOK! Oh I loved this so much! The characters were well thought out� and the plot TOTALLY caught me off guard! I love the little notes and the character Goro is adorable! (I love the others too� but Goro has stole my heart ♥️) If you like adventure, friendship, and a tint of romance�. this is definitely for you!!! :)
June 8, 2021
Very cute story about a band of adventurers getting into mess after mess. I liked the plot even if it seemed a bit simple at times. The art is beautiful and flowed very nicely. The writing was great and I loved the puns. I would read more for sure!
Goro is my favorite.
Goro is my favorite.
January 13, 2022
goro + horseboy 5eva
December 30, 2021
So cute and fun! Gave me total Cucumber Quest vibes (we love to see it). Perfect for the d&d loving tween in your life!
July 17, 2021
Spencer rated it 4 stars.
February 23, 2021
This was a fun read! It really made me laugh out loud.
February 9, 2021
Anxious dog June; stolid Goro, a legged snake; flamboyant cat Rose; and self-assured frog Prince Chirp are the Dungeon Critters, a wisecracking, villain-fighting, dungeon-raiding group of anthropomorphic friends who roam a magical fantasy kingdom.
October 28, 2020
Super cute! I hope we get book 2! :)
December 1, 2020
This was cute, adventurous, and funny. 10/10
December 22, 2020
Super cute and fun D&D adventure with puns aplenty!
January 14, 2021
review pending...
silly and sweet, a lot of good energy and humor. an easy recommend for young readers of fantasy adventure graphic novels.
silly and sweet, a lot of good energy and humor. an easy recommend for young readers of fantasy adventure graphic novels.
July 28, 2022
I don't recommend. The story's alright, but I dislike the art and if you don't want to hear about boys having boyfriends and girls having girlfriends, then don't read this. 👎
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