Achewood: The Great Outdoor Fight

OK, so you can totally have your opinion, but man, why you got to do a thing? I finally understood the concept of catholic guilt when I knew that Onstad was coming into my town to sign the GOTF book. I didn't have a copy! And I had been spreading his gospel to many of my acquaintances. Luckily, I picked up this priceless cultural treasure for a mere $15 of my hard earned money, and I haven't looked back (except to re-read it). Achewood continues to entertain me and this book is amazing in its own right, proof that minimalism can be magnificent and rich in any art form (I just finished one of many Brian Eno biographies), even the "lowly" comic book... ahem... "graphic novel".
The extra material is a real treat, too.

So nice to see this story-line in print. Makes a perfect gift for any guy, and even some girls! Great extras!

Achewood is the greatest advance in comic art since "Calvin and Hobbes", and this is Onstad's first book with a major publisher. For the uninitiated it's a good introduction; for the devoted fan it's essential. I'm making Dinosaur Potato Chuds for dinner tonight.

A very handsome product that looks great on a bookshelf or coffee table. It also has an excellent story withing it pages. The story of life long friends Ray and Roast Beef having the biggest adventure of their lives is full of laughs, gaffes, beatings, and lessons in true friendship. Onstad's writing is both clever and warped, and his art is perfectly suited to the material. He can go from bloody fights to awkward teenage moments in a few panels with great ease. A wonderful read for those of us who love watching cartoon cats beat the hell out of each other.

A classic tale of an heroic journey, legendary achievements, and triumphant homecoming. Great Outdoor Fight includes at least 2 out of 3 of these conventions. The Print-Only content is a great bonus. Chris Onstad succeeds in leaving the reader wanting more. Great Outdoor Fight contains strong moral examples for the youth and is an invigorating repast for the old.