Scales & Scoundrels Definitive Edition, Book 1 and 2, by Sebastian Girner and Galaad are graphic novels currently schedule for release on July 6 2021. This a a new, revised and expanded definitive edition of the all ages comic.

This multicultural fantasy adventure follows young treasure hunter Luvander in her search for gold and glory. Along with her companions—a prince, his stern bodyguard, and a plucky young dwarf—Lu dives into an epic journey and discovers a secret that will bring light to a world encroached upon by an ancient darkness. Book 1: Where Dragons Wander contains material previously collected in the Image Comics edition of Scales & Scoundrels Vol. 1 & 2, with completely reworked artwork. Lu’s adventure continues in Book 2: The Festival of Life, with more than 250 pages of original content. I only had access to a sneak peek of these volumes, so my review is only on the artwork and story I had access to.

I have never before read Scales & Scoundrels so my review is based on looking at the previews of these two volumes with no nostalgia or prior knowledge of the story. I thought the idea and story was well done with quality artwork I thought the story was easy to follow, with some predictability, and the artwork matched the story well. The story starts fairly slowly, a standard fantasy adventure, but the characters and story to get more depth as the story continues. The art was not my favorite style, but we all have different tastes and I think it was a good match to the story. I think young fantasy fans and players of Dungeons and Dragons- and similar games- will enjoy this the most. I did not wow me, but I do wish that I would have discovered the comics when they were first release as I think I would have enjoyed them more when I was younger and not so many graphic novels of this genre had already pass through my hands.

A crazy fun sword and sorcery type of graphic that pushes the main character stories so well, while still providing plenty of background mythos. I enjoyed the artwork immensely! I found the whole novel fun and engaging with a fast story that kept me involved. I'm excited to read the next installment.

**Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I'm glad this is getting a rerelease, this comic was already one of my favorite new releases when it came out originally and I'm glad they're republishing it to do it justice. The characters are fun, the art is great and the story intriguing, I'd highly recommend this for any Library wanting to get a different sort of adventure for their Library.

A great fantasy and adventures comic for readers of all ages. A story that reminds me of role playing sessionsi n my youth years, some solid characters and lots of fun and adventure. The art is simple but detailed, it can be a bit shocking at first sight, but keeps growing on you page after page,

Thanks to TKO Studios & NetGalley for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.

Sadly, I wasn't a huge fan of this. Couldn't really get into any of the characters and it didn't help that I did not like how their faces were drawn. The backgrounds were beautifully drawn, however. A fun adventure romp.

A joyful, gorgeously made story for all ages. Great for lovers of table-top games and role-playing games.

Is Scales & Scoundrels, a play on Dungeons and Dragons? Yes.
It was a BLAST!

Lu is the type of protagonist that makes every page a joy to read. And there is so much going on!

I ended this with so may questions and so excited to open the next book. Because I need to know EVERYTHING!

If you like D&D or D&D type things you will enjoy this.

3 stars - I liked it

Well this was a fascinating story filled with adventure, magic, and treasure. I really enjoyed all the characters and how they met, especially since they are all very tough women protecting a smart but kinda weak Prince Aki. Luvander was a fascinating character and I really can’t wait to learn more about her in the next volume.

This story was okay. It's not bad, but I didn't feel that it was great.

I felt the strongest thing I disliked is a bit of personal preference, which is how characters that "know all the right answers", even when they don't, but act even a bit superior and everything works out... has to have the "right" personality. I did not feel Lu had it.
I didn't hate her, I just didn't love her and she's the main character.
Yes she's fun, carefree, living by the seat of her pants and everything. Just, something was off.

That said, the rag-tag group of adventure groups our story becomes. Between Prince Aki, his guardian Koro, a dwarf guide Dorma, and our troublemaker Lu, it sounds like a recipe for adventure. Hands down Dorma to be my favourite character, she is fabulous.

I was lucky enough to be approved for both book 1 and 2 and plan on reading book 2 very soon, I'm curious to see how things continue.

**Thank you to TKO Studios and NetGallery for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. **

I received this and as an eARC to read for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and TKO Studios for giving me access.

This was a fun and enjoyable read. I loved the adventure that we went on with the character although I would love more back story to Luvander's character. I can't wait to read what happens next for this bunch of misfits!

I am SO freaking mad about this graphic novel. It has phenomenal illustrations, really relatable characters, fabulous humor, fantastic storyline...but WHY DID IT HAVE TO END? ESPECIALLY ON A CLIFHANGER?!? PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY, GET THE SEQUEL OUT ASAP. I AM NOT GONNA MAKE IT OTHERWISE. VERY TOUCH AND GO.
...but seriously, everyone read this. So flibbin' good.
...I am so cosplaying as Lu and Dorma.

Scales & Scoundrels: Where Dragons Wander is a fun roleplaying game style adventure reminiscent of Dungeons and Dragons. It has a similar story to Journey to the Center of the Earth, appealing to those who love the more classic adventure stories, with enough fantastical flair to make it wholly original. The characters are charming and unique, the cast wonderfully diverse. There are secrets to unravel around every turn, and every plunge into the depths of the dungeon, and the bowels of the earth.

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to review! I really enjoyed this book! I loved the storyline. Yes it was predictable and very fantasy but I absolutely loved every minute of it! I also really enjoyed the art work. I would definitely recommend to my friends who like graphic novels and fantasy reads.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I liked it so much. I liked everything about this story or the artwork, it was what I was looking for as a fantasy graphic novel. There are all the best elements for an imaginative world such as: magic, adventures with fantasic creatures "DRAGON", dwarves, a hidden treasure/secrets/identity, fights,..etc. Our main female character, Luvender, is funny with some mystery and secrects about her story, she is strong and just wants to have a good meal and some gold which will lead her to a number of misadventures.

I was happy for this discovery because I've never heard about this comic book. The artwork is one style that I love and works greatly with the story. I'm looking for the next book and I will be happy to follow the adventures of this crazy odd company.

This was a really good graphic novel. It had lots of fsntastical.elements and creatures that would be great for fans of Dungeons and Dragons. There were also some deep, philosophical quotes that make you think. Overall, I enjoyed the story and the artwork. The coloring of the pages was one of my favorite parts.

Thank you Netgalley and TKO Studios for the chance to review this wild adventure ride graphic novel.

Readers are first introduced to Luvander a rambunctious treasure hunter sitting at a table playing cards. Her optimistic manner and nonchalant manner make her an easy character to fall in love with. I love the way the graphic is drawn, bright colors in a fanatical world surrounded by myths and legends of a dragon.

Lu's journey and at times crazy involvement in other's people business, gets her into more than what she originally plans. However I am interested in seeing who and what exactly Lu is; her crazy strength and light hearted personality makes the adventure worthy following. Definitely looking forward to reading more of Lu's story and what she may be running from.

I didn't have any expectations when I started this book but boy did it end with a punch. Lu, the main character, seems to be a dragon disguised as a human but there isn't a lot explained about that. She is on a mission for wealth. She befriends a prince and two companions in the woods after she escapes a bar brawl. The prince is on his own journey before he has to become an adult and perform his royal duties. Lu decides to join him but the prince's protector doesn't trust her. The journey they take to their destination is a lot of fun and this arc ended with me wanting more.

I received an eARC in return for an honest review of this graphic novel; thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity.

What a delightful and classic fantasy adventure story! If you love D&D and stories of fantasy adventure, illustrated beautifully, then this one is for you.

I had not previously heard of this series previously but it was quite a fun romp. The story has great character and world building, the imagery enhances the story properly and there’s a fantastic element of mystery that really makes you want to continue the journey with these characters.

Recommend if you enjoy diverse fantasy with strong female characters, found family, and a protagonist with lots of issues and secrets.

Unfortunately I didn't finish this book. I couldn't bring myself to like the protagonist, and the story just didn't hit right.

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review*

“A heart so golden is a rare thing indeed.”

What started out as a fun adventure with some interesting characters and explorations lead onto a sprawling discovery of the charming Luvander and her place in the human world.

The plot may have began a little on the generic side, but the moment the side characters left and Luvander takes centre stage the deep exploration of not only her backstory but also her heart and soul would make surely anyone fall in love with her. She was really quite fantastic.

The art was fantastic, it wasn’t normally a style I’d gravitate towards but it worked so so well for this comic. The colours too were splendid and really brought to life the wondrous beauty of dragons, mermaids and humanity.

There was a very noticeable split in the book. Half the plot was setting up characters and forming friendships and the other half was focused solely on Luvander. Oddly enough, it worked very well like that and now I’m interested to see what all the side characters have been up to in Scales & Scoundrels Definitive Edition Book 2...