The Witcher Volume 1

The Witcher: House of Glass by Paul Tobin is a five-issue comic book story following everyone’s favorite Witcher Geralt of Rivia. I’ll be honest I bought this on a whim. Being a fan of the games I wanted to dive back deep into the adventures of Geralt. I can honestly say I am glad I bought this comic because it is well written and a joy to read.The story is begins with Geralt finding a hunter in the woods named Jakob. Geralt befriends Jakob and Jakob eventually tells Geralt his sad story of how he lost his wife Marta. However they face in endeavor stuck in the cursed House of Glass with Jakob’s dead wife and a Succubus named Vara. The story is pretty good in House of Glass. We are introduce to new characters Jakob a hunter haunted by his past and Vara a Succubus who happened to get stuck in the house of glass. The banter between Vara and Geralt is truly unique as she does come off as ambitious. Is she here to aid Jakob or Geralt or is she trying to get them killed? The foreshadowing towards the half of the comic is a dead give away to what will happen in the later part in the story and it’s done in a cliché fashion. It is an enjoyable story for Witcher fans if your not a fan franchise this comic is not for you as it can be confusing and it assumes you know how the world of the Witcher works.The art in this comic is simplistic and just done by the book some drawings look better than others. Joe Querio is the artist while he did drew the forest very well the house of glass itself was nothing special as it looks plain and generic, while trying to give off a “spooky” feeling. The characters are a mixed bag in some panels they look great and in others their faces aren’t even drawn or their backs are turned so you don’t see the face. It those short cuts that make the art fall flat. However to Querio’s credit he did mange to draw the essence of the Witcher franchise the signature violence and sex are all drawn here.In conclusion the Witcher: House of Glass is worth a read for fans of the franchise as it is really meant for them. It tells a well told yet short story that is entertaining and reeks of Witcherness. It was an enjoyable story and I am looking forward to the next comic book story being released.

As a fan of the book series, I was skeptical at first since it was done by a different author. With that being said, Tobin does a wonderful job of capturing the allure of the Witcher book series and Geralt as a character. However, the dialogue seemed a little strange for him at times, but not a huge fault. I wasn't a huge fan of the art style, but again, it wasn't bad and it did fit pretty well.

After playing the Witcher games, I was fascinated with Geralt of Rivia. I discovered this comic book and I don't regret the purchase. The artwork is nice and suits the tone of the story, though I sometimes wished the faces of the characters had been defined more often (perhaps this is standard for comic books, I don't know). The story is engrossing and the characters are intriguing; I read the 120+ pages in one sitting. Geralt's portrayal, I believe, is more or less the same here as in the games. I was kinda scratching my head upon discovering that every female character in the book is naked in some way or another, but there are only three of them - and one isn't quite so pleasing to the eye. Anyway, it all enhanced the story, characterization, and was all-in-all well done. I hope to see more volumes in the future.

I really enjoyed this first collected volume of The Witcher comics; it has a compelling story and beautiful art. The art style will not appeal to everyone as it is quite expressionistic in style but I think it wonderfully accents the narrative. The story is simple but intriguing and forces you to keep reading to discover how everything fits together. As a fan of The Witcher video games, I also greatly appreciated learning more about Geralt of Rivia and The Witcher universe. If you have not played the games or read the books, however, you may find yourself a little lost since there is no exposition but the story can still be understood.

Just finishing the Witcher 3 video game, I needed to get my Witcher fix and this was better than I expected. Love the Mignola inspired artwork and vibe throughout the book. I felt that using the “guided” method of reading added suspense and drama to the reading, as you couldn’t sneak a peek at the next frame.Overall I loved the art, writing and the entertainment it provided and will be downloading the other Volumes next. Highly recommended!!

Though not bad by any stretch, I just couldn't get as into the comic as I do the books/games. The story is nice, and I think it serves as an excellent, if limited, introduction to the Witcher universe. But not much else; the art, though sometimes great, felt, like the writing, generally uninspired. Definitely picks up by the end, but only really a recommendation if comics are your thing.

I've always been a fan of hellboy so admittedly the cover art sold me on this book. I think the writing of the story could be better and occasionally the art doesn't quite convey the narrative well, but it's a interesting story and has a wonderful creep factor. Also if you aren't a fan of the Witcher games or books it gives you enough information on what exactly a witcher is and their worldly context without actually spelling it out for you. I would definitely recommend this book.

This is probably one of the best graphic novels I have read in my life. The story is very well driven with a good and satisfying twist to it. The art is fair, but this fact makes it fit better into the Witcher Universe. I was hooked on it since the first page. If you have read the Witcher novels and love the games, this will be a great addition to your collection. The Witcher: House of Glass has so much to offer, to fans of the series and to newcomers alike.

Story just complex enough with the right amount of magic and I didnt find any holes.Drawings are fine and easy to read

I was struggling what to buy for my brother as a present, he loves this and it goes well with his collection

This is a great story. The artstyle supports the dark story & atmosphere. Also rather enjoyed the dialog. Really good overall. Im going to buy the other volumes now.

Un gusto volver a disfrutar de las aventuras de gerald y sus compañeros. mantiene completamente el sabor y la esencia de las novelas

Personalmente, ho acquistato i fumetti di "The Witcher" perché avevo un'incolmabile nostalgia di Geralt e del Suo mondo.. Non tanto per un fatto collezionistico. Il fumetto in questione è in inglese.. devo dire che è stata una bella avventura.. vengono usati vocaboli per ovvi motivi, letterari o "antichi" poiché, comunque, il contesto in cui si sviluppa questo universo è quello medievale. Non lì avevo mai letti né sentiti, poiché il mio livello di inglese è quello scolastico..una sporadica consultazione del dizionario ad ogni modo, non ha minimamente impedito di apprezzare questa nuova avventura dello Strigo.Ho ritrovato lo stesso Geralt dei libri e del videogioco con il suo indistinguibile sarcasmo pungente e il suo inseparabile amico Rouch.Bellissimi i disegni. Il fumetto è interamente a colori e alla fine, a complemento della storia, si possono trovare gli schizzi originari e di progettazione del fumetto stesso. Davvero molto bello e interessante.Di qualità anche la carta e il materiale usato.La storia narrata è molto avvincente e per niente scontata con un ribaltamento inaspettato e sapientemente organizzato.La spedizione è stata parimenti perfetta.Insomma, io lo definirei un "successo" e un must have per tutti i fan di Geralt.Ora che ho acquistato il primo della serie (oltre al secondo e al terzo) sono convinta e ansiosa allo stesso tempo di averli tutti. Meritano davvero.Nulla da invidiare alla qualità dei libri o del videogame. "The Witcher" è in ogni settore una garanzia.Buona lettura a tutti.