In the realm of graphic novels, side stories or prequels are a common thing. These stories are able to enhance past, current, or future narratives. One such prequel is Adventure Time: Islands. Adventure Time Islands is a great side story/ prequel, but only if you're an Adventure Time fan.
The story follows Jo, one of the last remaining humans, as she and a group of survivors embark and eventually find an island to inhabit. On this island are unseen dangers and after Jo gets lost in the wilderness, she must find her way back. The story is good and builds upon the characters last seen in the miniseries, Adventure Time: Stakes. The story also ends in a way that leads into the next Adventure Time miniseries, also titled Islands. These strengths are also its greatest weaknesses. It, while great for a fan, isn’t great for a non-fan. The characters, while relatively new, will be unfamiliar to anyone who hasn't seen or been caught-up with the series and it is best suited for Adventure Time fans. The book also features a small side story about Finn and Jake learning how to care for a new pet fish from BMO.
Overall, the art is ok. The artwork is unlike the series and can best be described as rough and having thick lines. Originally the art was off putting but I grew to understand and like the style. The side story has a style more like the series.
Overall, as an Adventure Time fan, I enjoyed the graphic novel. It was great to see the story leading up to the new miniseries and see some of the new characters again. Even though the art is okay, I had grown to enjoy it. As stated earlier, Adventure Time: Islands is good but only if you are an Adventure Time fan.
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