Main article: Minecraft (Dark Horse Comics)/MainPlot § Volume_1
[edit]Minecraft: Volume 1
Minecraft: Volume 1
| Author(s) |
Sfé R. Monster |
|---|---|
| Illustrator(s) | |
| Language |
English |
| Genre(s) |
Action/Adventure |
| Set in | |
| Publisher | |
| Release date |
June 04, 2019 |
| Pages |
88 |
| ISBN |
1-50670-834-X |
| Followed by |
Minecraft: Volume 2 |
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Minecraft: Volume 1 is the first installment in a graphic novel series by Dark Horse Comics.[1] The story introduces the cast of the series, showing Tyler and his friends going on several quests after his life changes.
Synopsis
The first graphic novel set in the world of the gaming phenomenon Minecraft! Tyler is your everyday kid whose life is changed when his family has to move from the town he's always known. Thankfully, Tyler has a strong group of friends forever linked in the world of Minecraft! Tyler, along with his friends Evan, Candace, Tobi, and Grace, have been going on countless adventures together across the expanses of the Overworld and are in need of a new challenge. The group decides to go on the Ultimate Quest--to travel to the End and face off against the ender dragon!
Summary
Minecraft
Entities
Brown Rabbit- File:CharacterSprite candace.pngCandace
Chicken
Creeper
Ender Dragon
Enderman- File:CharacterSprite ethan.pngEthan
- File:CharacterSprite evan.pngEvan
- File:CharacterSprite grace.pngGrace
Lime Sheep- File:CharacterSprite ms.-collins.pngMs. Collins
Pink Sheep- File:CharacterSprite rus.pngRus
Skeleton
Silverfish- File:CharacterSprite stef.pngStef
- File:CharacterSprite tobi.pngTobi
- File:CharacterSprite tyler-collins.pngTyler Collins
Wither
Quotes
The most exciting part as a queer person, and a nonbinary person working in the environment of Minecraft, the people who were supporting the comic, who wanted it to exist want to include diversity, we want to show that its not just binary kids playing, white kids playing, we get to show the full spectrum of identity playing in this game, literally limitless, you can be and do anything which is so exciting to see taking shape in comics, especially in Minecraft.
It was wild to me, because coming up in the industry was a very binary game, the editors that we're working with, when they pitched it were like we want to make sure diversity is at the forefront of Minecraft and that's one of the keystones of the platform
Infinite diversity means you can model and reshape the world, and the friendships that you're building are constantly modelling and reshaping and your identities can transition within the game, the game can accommodate that, make a space to explore yourself and figure out who you are and what you are and how you fit into the world.
Tyler's life is turned upside down when his family has to move far away from his hometown. Thankfully, he has a strong group of friends forever linked in the world of Minecraft!
Videos
Reception
Artwork from the comic was popular enough that it became featured on the front page of tumblr.[4][5] From 2020 to 2023, this issue was Dark Horse Comics' best selling comic.[6][7][8][9] In 2023, the book was featured as a recommendation on the streaming platform Hoopla's Graphic Novel Book Club.[10]
Awards
In 2020, the comic was nominated for the 2019 Diamond Gem Awards, in the category of Best All Ages Original/Reprint GN.[11][12][13]
Trivia
- The cover for the comic was used on the 4 day passes for Emerald City Comic Con 2019.[14]
- The book's unique art style, noticeably more round than typical iterations, was partly requested by the editors. Illustrator Sarah Graley struggled with the task, calling out the ender dragon's design, but was satisfied with the finished result.[15]
Errors
- Tyler at one point throws an ender pearl to reach a destination, drawn identical to an eye of ender.
- Candace at one point is said to have set off a creeper, destroying a nether portal that Grace ended up replacing. This is impossible, since obsidian was designed specifically to be resistant to explosions.
- During the first scene in the Hibiscus House, three chests can be seen next to each other. Although the frames are noticeable, they lack borders, making it appear as one long chest divided into three sections, one resembling a double chest.
Gallery
Official artwork
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Pages
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Panels
Photographs
In other media
References
- ↑ Minecraft: Volume 1 by Sfé R. Monster
- ↑ "Sarah Graley and Sfé Monster on the Non-Binary Appeal of a Minecraft Comic at ECCC" by Rich Johnston – Bleeding Cool, March 16, 2019.
- ↑ "Tyler's life is turned upside down when his family has to move far away from his hometown. Thankfully, he has a strong group of friends forever linked in the world of Minecraft! Minecraft Omnibus Vol. 1 is out now: https://bit.ly/40SwNv8
Collects volumes 1-3 of the official comic series by Sfê R. Monster, Sarah Graley, and John J. Hill. Recommended for ages 8 and up." by Dark Horse Comics – Facebook, November 27, 2023. - ↑ "Wahah! This page from the @DarkHorseComics Minecraft graphic novel I drew is on the front page of Tumblr right now!! 🤩💖
Minecraft Volume 1 is out now!! Get it from your local comic/book shop, or online! 💚 More info over at http://sarahgraley.com/minecraft" – @sarahgraleyart on X (formerly Twitter), June 9, 2019 - ↑ "Minecraft Volume One is out now in book stores and on Amazon! (With comic shops getting it tomorrow!) Here’s some of my favourite panels from early on in the book!
It’s an official graphic novel that’s being released by @darkhorsecomics! I was the artist for the book, @sfemonster was the writer, @johnjhill did lettering, and @lightningstef colour assisted!
Pick up a copy over at Amazon now!" – Sarahssketchbook, June 4th, 2019, Tumblr - ↑ "Tilting at Windmills #285: Looking at NPD BookScan: 2020" by Beat Staff – The Beat, August 18, 2021.
- ↑ "Tilting at Windmills #289: Looking at NPD BookScan: 2021 – and it’s a doozy" by Beat Staff – The Beat, April 6, 2022.
- ↑ "Tilting at Windmills #294: Looking at NPD BookScan 2022" by Beat Staff – The Beat, April 5, 2023.
- ↑ "Tilting at Windmills #297: Bookscan 2023 – comics sales sag but Scholastic was still a powerhouse" by Beat Staff – The Beat, April 11, 2024.
- ↑ "hoopla digital has featured Minecraft Volume 1 as a recommended selection for the Graphic Novel Book Club! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/2WhIJsN
#hooplaGNBC" by Dark Horse Comics – Facebook, July 27, 2023. - ↑ "Once & Future and Spawn Top Diamond Gem Award 2019 Winners" by Rich Johnston – Bleeding Cool, March 27, 2020.
- ↑ "Nominees Announced For Diamond's 2019 Gem Awards" by Rich Johnston – Bleeding Cool, March 12, 2020.
- ↑ "Minecraft Volume 1 (Dark Horse Comics)" – Sarah Graley.
- ↑ "Also: extremely stoked about the Minecraft cover (for the book me and @sfemonster made, out in July!) being on the 4 day passes! 😱💖💖💖" – @sarahgraleyart on X (formerly Twitter), March 16, 2019
- ↑ "New Graphic Novel" by Tom Stone – Minecraft.net, May 25, 2019.
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