Over The Garden Wall #1 by Pat McHale and Jim Campbell

3.5 / 5

From The Publisher
What It Is: A new Over the Garden Wall story set between episodes 3 and 4 of the animated series! Wirt and Greg are trying to hitch a ride out of schooltown but end up having to walk. Soon, they come upon two girls playing, and wind up having to keep them entertained so that they don't wake their giant father!

Pros

• The art style is evocative of the show, and continues its visual aesthetic
• The story fits in well with the "Over the Garden Wall" universe, and even dovetails into a plot beat of the show

Cons

• The work is very short, coming in at only 24 pages (with extra content, like sheet music)
• Folks who haven't watched the show may be better served by watching it first. It isn't strictly necessary, but it may provide additional context for the relationships and interactions between the characters.
• Perhaps this is an unfair criticism, but I worry that a slavish adherence to the plot beats of the show may render these comics unable to produce something truly new and interesting for readers to enjoy.

Conclusion
Over the Garden Wall fans will almost assuredly enjoy this work, as it's more of their beloved characters in wacky situations. Folks who haven't watched the show may not be as dazzled by the work, and honestly, can probably pass on it.