Order of the Stick: No Cure for the Paladin Blues, by Rich Burlew

No Cure for the Paladin Blues follows the further adventures the Order of the Stick, a band of intrepid stick figures charged with sending up the world of sword and sorcery, and maybe saving the world in the process. The storyline draws heavily on the inner geek as it satirizes the RPG/World of Warcraft mythos with every step. The Order of the Stick started its life as a webcomic before making its way into graphic novel form. The addition of pages upon pages of author’s notes and comments about the creation of every aspect of the story–everything from the plot to the clothing–turns this collection into an intriguing insider’s look into the development of a comic. It’s fascinating to read the author deconstruct his jokes and describe how they are used to advance the story. Since the drawings are simple, the story is left to take center stage. Luckily, the story is a charming and self-referential analysis of pop culture cliches. If you are either a huge fan of fantasy stories or enjoy making fun of them every chance that you get, check this collection out.

This comic is recommended for a TEEN audience, ages 16 and up.

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