(Wip post. 😅)
So... I re-read the "Home" comic by Kique7 from the start until the recent page (p. 838).
I have read its prequel, "Asmundr," before "Home" started. It's been a while since I stopped reading since October 2023.
I have seen many posts criticizing the comic and its problems in characters and plot writing. I'd like to share a few of mine. Don't expect them to be very big, but I'll try my best.
Now, I saved some pages. What will I do with them?
- Plot breakdown.
Well, my favorite part to start with is to break down the plots in order, like the video essay "Brave was a disappointment" by eliquorice. (I recommend you check it out)
I would also like to talk about the relationships that are never mentioned at all, mentioned only a few numerous times, like Ronja and Johaan's daughter-father relationship.
- The visuals of the World-Building in panels.
Which is my most favorite one to work on. I noticed that the landscapes are a little similar to each other. The only ones I can recognize are the Meteor and its secret passages, the fallen village where Zilas was murdered, the Orion Origin island, the Southspear tribe, Midnightgarde Tribe, Lowglade,
- Characters, the good, the bad, and the problematic.
There are already tumblr posts criticizing the characters. I'll make a list of links in a new post.
- Plots that could have been added, not forgotten.
The characters need to remind the audience what is happening and what is affecting them.
Like Keirr, he could at least tell Rohvanion about Zilas's soul finally resting. Why? Because if they stay in Aendra and someone dies (even for Asmundr pack members) before the Sky Gods come back) shouldn't they at least know how to handle their afterlife? Burial does not help since Aendra is cursing their soul to wonder like ghouls at night. After rereading, this curse began when the first dog landed there, at least 30 years ago.
- (maybe) I will make a post of how I could handle the Rogio character writing.
It is confirmed that he comes from a tribe that got destroyed by a prayer gone wrong by a god. His fear towards gods or spirits is not shown often or even at all. But he did say that he did not believe in them until he got to Sappphire elk.
I will definitely make a list of panels where the word "love" or "lovers" is mentioned.
(cause this comic reminds us every 10 pages per say that love is in the way...)
-Title problem due to the plot
