Gronk: A Monster's Story Vol 4

The latest, full-color volume of Katie Cook's popular webcomic, Gronk! This new installment has never been in print before and is coming to Action Lab as a brand-spankin' NEW book! Follow Gronk and her friends' adventures for another silly, fun, weird year. Like cats? This book has 'em. Like dogs? We have those too. Like tiny green monsters? Look no further, you've found your new favorite book!

Whenever I get hooked on a series after the fact, whether it be a TV show, anime or comic, sometimes I just binge.  It has honestly been a test of willpower to not jump over to the ongoing webcomic and read more.  I've held off so far, and for that reason, I could still appreciate all of the fourth volume of Gronk: A Monster's Story.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first few volumes, as did my daughter, and couldn't wait to break into this one.  Every little story is another great addition to the ongoing fun that is Gronk's life as we follow along.  Many an amusing bit about lack of coffee, fun with food and why walking cats is rarely a thing all made me smile and even laugh out loud.

If by now you either haven't read any of Gronk or any of Katie Cook's work, this is just as good as a book as any to start with.  Even in its Sunday funnies simplicity, every mini story is full of life with the artwork.  You come to love every single character and their wonderful designs are naturally a big part of that.

I like that they even threw in the FCBD issue at the end, yet another me and my daughter enjoyed.  The greatest thing about collections like this of a webcomic is you have no worries about missing continuity.  So even if you've never read Gronk, you can quite easily jump into this and love it, and should do so as soon as it's out.

For more on Gronk: A Monster's Story or other Action Lab books, check out Action Lab and follow along at Gronk Comic.

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.

Gronk: A Monster's Story Vol 3

The third volume of Katie Cook’s popular webcomic, Gronk: A Monster’s Tale, is here! Full color and jam-packed with funny, follow Gronk and her peculiar clan through another year of misunderstandings, friendship and adorable mayhem.

Not every monster has to be a snarling, terrifying beast that fuels nightmares.  Granted, it's not often that they're adorable, loving misfits from the world of monsters.  Lucky for us, that's exactly the kind we get to spend time with in volume 3 of Gronk: A Monster's Story.

I've been lucky enough to share a good amount of geeky things with my now teenage daughter, who can still appreciate Gronk comics.  What's not to love with this cute little character and her adoptive family with all the hilarity that ensues.  There is never a dull moment, a lesson that doesn't get learned by Gronk or even Dale.  Gronk and her innocence in the human world always provides good material for fun.

With all the action and violence out there in comic world, Gronk is forever family friendly.  It's the kind of art that makes every little adventure worth following along with.  Bright, vibrant, strong illustrations and colors that will likely never disappoint.

These collections have so many things you can relate to and laugh with.  If you've been looking for a good book to share, even if it isn't with your children, this is a winner.  There's bound to be plenty more to collect, so get on it and start your own right away.

For more on Gronk: A Monster's Story or other Action Lab books, check out Action Lab and follow along at Gronk Comic.

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.

Gronk: A Monster's Story Vol 2

The second collection of Katie Cook’s popular webcomic! Gronk is a monster who is learning to adjust to OUR world through the teachings of Dale, a woman who probably shouldn’t be teaching anyone how to adjust to the real world. Join Gronk, Dale, Harli and Kitty for another year of fun!

Since my review of the first volume, I had the chance to share it with my daughter.  We also both grabbed a copy of the book available on FCBD.  Needless to say, there are now two big fans of Gronk in the family, and I'm sure she'll want to read this second volume of Gronk: A Monster's Story.

This next collection of the adorable monster Gronk and her adoptive family is just as wonderful as the first, if not more.  It has a lot of new stories showing all the things Dale must teach her about this world, from the wonders of technology to the expression of art.  Oh, and learning about cuss words, because that's always a challenge for parents.

As with any webcomic you follow from the start, you typically see the artwork evolve as it goes on.  While to most the changes are subtle, I saw some changes from the early work in book one.  Regardless, the lineart Katie produces is just fantastic, and once again, Kevin Minor makes it all the better with his colors.

By the end of the first volume, I had already come to love this endearing story.  After getting the chance to read this second, I am completely a fan and cannot wait to read more.  I've seen firsthand how great it is to share it, and would highly recommend getting this book.

For more on Gronk: A Monster's Story or other Action Lab books, check out Action Lab and follow along at Gronk Comic.

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.

Gronk: A Monster's Story Vol 1

Gronk is a monster... and not a very good one. Follow Gronk's adventures as she leaves the monster world and joins up with her new family! Enjoy the first year's worth of comics from this popular, all-ages webcomic in a wonderful, full color collection!

There are so many gems out there in the massive world of webcomics, only a few of which I've ever read to be honest.  As great as it is to follow along with them as it comes out, it can be just as enjoyable to get a whole grouping of them.  With the first volume of Gronk: A Monster's Story, I got to see the entire first year in one fun sitting.

As this is not your typical comic but rather a collection of short webcomics, there's no singular storyline.  It starts off with Gronk, the monster who's terrible at being a monster realizing she doesn't belong in that world.  Once she stumbles upon "our" world and finds a home with Dale and her pets.  There, Gronk is finally happy, and the multitude of funny, loving and often geeky stories begin.

If you're not familiar with the other work that Katie Cook is known for, then you're in for a boatload of cute.  Naturally, a story as endearing as this should have adorable, cartoony artwork.  That is precisely what Katie delivers in each and every block of these stories.  Complimenting her wonderful illustrations, Kevin Minor really brings them to life with his bright color work.

Getting the chance to see a new webcomic like Gronk in collected form is a nice way to really get a feel for a new title to read.  After thoroughly enjoying all of the ones in this first volume, I'd love to follow along weekly (or however often they're posted).  This is a wonderful book for all readers, and should certainly be on your purchase list.  Then you can check out the rest of the webcomic afterwards!

For more on Gronk: A Monster's Story or other Action Lab books, check out Action Lab and follow along at Gronk Comic.

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.