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Rat Queens Volume 1: Sass & Sorcery
Kurtis J. Wiebe
Artist, Roc Upchurch
2014, 128 pages
Fiction
Set in a raucous fantasy world over-filled with adventuring parties, Rat Queens Volume One draws us into the messy lives and escapades of the titular group. When sent out on a mission as punishment for their latest indiscretions about town, the ladies of The Rat Queens are thrown into a deep web of murder, magic and evil gods – and they do it with style. And blood. Lots of blood.
The Queens (known for their boozing and bar fights as much as their monster-battling) are intriguing characters that feel like real people, each with a distinct personality, flaws, and motivation. They’re hilarious and crude, violent and fascinating. This ongoing series is a delightfully unruly twist on high fantasy and tabletop games, so don’t miss it!