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Block'd by Brian Hawkins
2.5
tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Toxic masculinity/anger issues meet parental expectations meets werewolves? 

The artwork is very angular and quirky, and everyone is big-chinned. 

It’s nice to see an authority figure, Damien, who cares about his student. Cam’s father’s influence runs their small town, and this man just runs up and through the local high school all day with his lackeys. Like, sir, do you work? 

But there’s some suspension of belief. NO ONE seems to notice or comment whenever the characters grow monstrous features. Maybe it’s undetectable to the unpracticed eye, but I just wanted this to be addressed once in-story. 

I’m assuming there was a reason that Cam looks nothing like his father and everything like the coach. Where is Maury? This is never commented on, either. An inside joke for the artist, perhaps?

Also, every time the dad says Banter legacy is a drinking game if your liver can handle it. 

Overall, I wasn’t against the story and saw the merit, but I understand the art style may be a barrier of entry for some.