The Worm World saga is an online graphic novel currently being written, and uploaded chapter by chapter.
The story follows the main character Jonas, a elementary school kid, who has just started summer vacation. Like most kids his age, Jonas likes to day-dream, but Jonas day dreams so much, that his grades are slipping, and this does not make his father very happy. Upon being reprimanded by his father, Jonas runs away, and discovers a portal to a magical land in which he quickly becomes trapped!
The pages in the Worm World saga are laid out differently than any comic I've ever read. Each page consists of one large image, and do proceed through the story you simply have to scroll down. I found this technique very enjoyable, as you can not accidentally jump forward in the story line. The artistic style is very colourfull, and vibrant, creating imagery of vast landscapes, and dense jungles.
The characters themselves are simple in their construction, creating very accessible protagonists, which the reader can easily relate to.
At the current time, the novel remains unfinished, only going as far as chapter 5, but the plot so far seems to be based upon Jonas, being plunged into this fantastical world, where he must face his fears and triumph over the evil lurking in the shadows.
All in all, the art style, combined with the interesting, and somewhat familiar plot make this an interesting read, which i would recommend to those looking to escape the regular world for a little while.
Spencer Van Nus
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