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The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal #2
The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal, Vol. 2: Wanderlust Kings
The second print volume of The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal collects chapters 14-29 and relevant notes.
184 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2012
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E.K. Weaver
15 books144 followersE.K. Weaver was born during disco and grew up in a town full of rockets. She briefly slipped into and out of the Bible Belt and now lives in Austin, Texas with her husband Brett, two dopey dogs, a cat who likes everyone, and a cat who hates everyone.
She has been drawing since childhood, and really should be better at it than she is now.
She is a chaotic neutral Libra with a +3 heat shield. Her weak points are used CD shops, font collections, and seeds.
E.K. also gets a little weirded out writing about herself in the third person.
She has been drawing since childhood, and really should be better at it than she is now.
She is a chaotic neutral Libra with a +3 heat shield. Her weak points are used CD shops, font collections, and seeds.
E.K. also gets a little weirded out writing about herself in the third person.
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December 29, 2012
First, this was fantastic. Very funny and genuinely sweet. Great art and great writing. Engaging characters. Never boring. TJ and Amal's relationship progressed in amusing and appropriate ways.
After their first time messing around
But please tell me this isn't a stalker comic! I don't know what the hell is up with TJ, but in Vol 2 he got sneaky, deleting Amal's voicemails and trying to distract him from a phone call from his sister. Is he jealous? Trying to keep something from Amal? Does he know Amal's family in some way?
Other than that, this volume was another entertaining and mostly carefree read. The boys converse about misleading emo band names, mind-numbingly slow speed limits, hipster tightpants, tattoos, and movie gems like Back to the Future. There was even a "Blister in the Sun" reference to complete my pop culture high.
I will be all over the current web comic until Vol 3 is released in trade!
Bizarre-TJ can't drive.
Emo band names are deceptive
Enjoying nature
More of the subtle expression changes, love this
The answer is YES!
After their first time messing around
But please tell me this isn't a stalker comic! I don't know what the hell is up with TJ, but in Vol 2 he got sneaky, deleting Amal's voicemails and trying to distract him from a phone call from his sister. Is he jealous? Trying to keep something from Amal? Does he know Amal's family in some way?
Other than that, this volume was another entertaining and mostly carefree read. The boys converse about misleading emo band names, mind-numbingly slow speed limits, hipster tightpants, tattoos, and movie gems like Back to the Future. There was even a "Blister in the Sun" reference to complete my pop culture high.
I will be all over the current web comic until Vol 3 is released in trade!
Bizarre-TJ can't drive.
Emo band names are deceptive
Enjoying nature
More of the subtle expression changes, love this
The answer is YES!
February 23, 2017
aaaah all the gay, yes yes yes
May 16, 2015
The art continues to impress me; backgrounds hold the right level of detail, there's incredible landscapes and it's a shame the double page spreads can't be in colour for the full effect - it's worth getting the edition with the colour postcards if you can afford the extra.
I really like the stark black-white images from the lightening and little details like rain drops on the windscreen and leaves.
Weaver's magic is in facial expressions, the first chapter (28pages) doesn't have any words yet manages to convey the gentle bonding of the characters. Often there's a whole other depth offered by a look.
Amal comes across as a nice, good person, with the most amazing puppy eyes and cute dimples.
TJ is interesting, we still don't know anything about him but there's hints that he's not the carefree person he protrays. His comment about coming across pretty then 'messing-up' didn't appear to be a joke. I notice he forgets his glasses when their alone ;) and if you're also reading online you'll pay more attention to certain scenes.
There's great moments like the pregnant lady passing, the quote-off, the goodwill store. In the 'adult' scenes it's the personalities that come across.
TJ is very thin though, in some frames his fingers, legs look too narrow. Someone feed the boy!
I really like the stark black-white images from the lightening and little details like rain drops on the windscreen and leaves.
Weaver's magic is in facial expressions, the first chapter (28pages) doesn't have any words yet manages to convey the gentle bonding of the characters. Often there's a whole other depth offered by a look.
Amal comes across as a nice, good person, with the most amazing puppy eyes and cute dimples.
TJ is interesting, we still don't know anything about him but there's hints that he's not the carefree person he protrays. His comment about coming across pretty then 'messing-up' didn't appear to be a joke. I notice he forgets his glasses when their alone ;) and if you're also reading online you'll pay more attention to certain scenes.
There's great moments like the pregnant lady passing, the quote-off, the goodwill store. In the 'adult' scenes it's the personalities that come across.
TJ is very thin though, in some frames his fingers, legs look too narrow. Someone feed the boy!
March 12, 2022
Adorable
May 31, 2020
God that was good. I just spent the last 3 hours with a vat of honey, 2 packs of chips, and this extraordinary story and now I don't even know what to do with myself anymore. SERIOUSLY! How have I been missing this all my life? It's something that you can go back to over and over when you're feeling down, and you'll finish it feeling merrier and content.
THAT'S IT! I've decided to not read generic yaoi anymore because come on! These native comics are way better than most Asian fanservice mediocre crap with cliched plot hosting a cringe level of 100! Read em coz of the good art and the D. But now I know better. To hell with instant gratification. I'd rather read ones with superb storylines and profound messages than yamettekudasai eye candy shit that leaves your brain right after you've jerked off to it.
THAT'S IT! I've decided to not read generic yaoi anymore because come on! These native comics are way better than most Asian fanservice mediocre crap with cliched plot hosting a cringe level of 100! Read em coz of the good art and the D. But now I know better. To hell with instant gratification. I'd rather read ones with superb storylines and profound messages than yamettekudasai eye candy shit that leaves your brain right after you've jerked off to it.
June 10, 2021
A chapter of no dialogue between the main character shows how TJ and Amal have grown close on their adventure. It also really drew my attention to the heavy handed sketching in this volume. The development of TJ and Amal's relationship eventually took all focus away from the background noise, but I just don't like the look of this in places. The use of colored panels to highlight certain moments was a welcome relief and an artistic choice that I did like here.
I loved so many of the intimate and cute and romantic moments that the pairing share in this. It has this beautiful mix of sexy, sweet and dorky in scenes like discovering TJ's piercings, the Goodwill shopping trip and the detour through the Great Smokey Mountains. It's a great trip to still be going on, so this volume definitely gets the bump up to 5 fulls stars.
I loved so many of the intimate and cute and romantic moments that the pairing share in this. It has this beautiful mix of sexy, sweet and dorky in scenes like discovering TJ's piercings, the Goodwill shopping trip and the detour through the Great Smokey Mountains. It's a great trip to still be going on, so this volume definitely gets the bump up to 5 fulls stars.
May 24, 2017
I got to the end of the paperback version and I don't know if I want to laugh or cry.
Volume 2 collects chapters 14-29 of the webcomic The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal, it focuses on the middle portion of the road trip, they're almost to the destination. We see TJ and Amal growing closer and having fun scenic adventures on their journey. It does end on a somewhat dramatic note.
Art still great, plot/story telling still going strong, body language A-fucking-plus. This is where the story really starts getting good and to have it end on a cliff hanger [while fist shaking at the heavens inducing] makes you eager to read more.
Volume 2 collects chapters 14-29 of the webcomic The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal, it focuses on the middle portion of the road trip, they're almost to the destination. We see TJ and Amal growing closer and having fun scenic adventures on their journey. It does end on a somewhat dramatic note.
Art still great, plot/story telling still going strong, body language A-fucking-plus. This is where the story really starts getting good and to have it end on a cliff hanger [while fist shaking at the heavens inducing] makes you eager to read more.
October 27, 2020
I liked this one better than the first one, especially because of the beautiful full colour art that’s in it (so maybe a 3.5?) but I’m still not super into the story or the general art style.
October 24, 2022
sooo unprepared for the graphic scenes omg
bUT THEY KISSED AND FUCKED ABT AND TALKED TO EACH OTHER PROPERLU AND TRAVELED AND ATE SHIT FOOD
p fluffy and fun and cute and stars and mountains and oH tjs scenes with lil random kids are so cute
theyre falling for each other😭😭
bUT THEY KISSED AND FUCKED ABT AND TALKED TO EACH OTHER PROPERLU AND TRAVELED AND ATE SHIT FOOD
p fluffy and fun and cute and stars and mountains and oH tjs scenes with lil random kids are so cute
theyre falling for each other😭😭
January 26, 2019
This volume was so cute, I want to go on a road trip now 😅
July 17, 2019
Cute as it can be
August 4, 2020
i deadass read all of this instead of writing about my own angsty boys
January 17, 2022
Está bastante bien, me gustó un poco más que el primero.
August 23, 2022
The relationship and character development in this alongside the art is just *chefs kiss*
February 14, 2017
TJ and Amal both really make me happy. The artwork for this series just really makes me happy. Series like this just really make me happy.
May 10, 2014
This second volume brings the boys closer together and gives us hints that TJ's more complicated than he seems.
I love how subtle they are in coming together. I'm just so fond of these two, I can't help wanting everyone to read it.
For those people who are interested, you can find the webcomic in it's upcoming entirety online: The Less than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal.
I love how subtle they are in coming together. I'm just so fond of these two, I can't help wanting everyone to read it.
For those people who are interested, you can find the webcomic in it's upcoming entirety online: The Less than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal.
December 9, 2015
Personal rating: 4.5 stars
This volume contains mature content!
I love this art. Really like the way characters are portrayed. More shenanigans from the boys. Also some touching moments. Not much development in the terms of external conflict or plot progress (outside of the relationship between those two), so I can't give it full 5 stars.
Really enjoying it though.
Wish the goodreads pages would contain covers preview as I love this art! How do we fix this?
This volume contains mature content!
I love this art. Really like the way characters are portrayed. More shenanigans from the boys. Also some touching moments. Not much development in the terms of external conflict or plot progress (outside of the relationship between those two), so I can't give it full 5 stars.
Really enjoying it though.
Wish the goodreads pages would contain covers preview as I love this art! How do we fix this?
May 14, 2014
Volume 2 of Less than Epic is just plain lovely: awesome road trip montages, great humor, and way more hot sex than I remembered. What's wonderful to me is how many of the scenes are silent, no dialogue, no thought balloons, everything inferred from gesture and expression. It's amazing how much Weaver is able to convey with just that.
January 5, 2015
Good comedy, characters that read like real people with real issues, and smut. What more could a reader ask for? Also, I'm really enjoying how the artists style is evolving over the course of the story. Loving the silent dialog too.
November 21, 2014
well Amal & TJ start to get along & they are having this moments! i think they'll end up together :p , great story.
May 26, 2014
Vivid, beautiful & addictive....BUT I absolutely hated the ending. :/
May 6, 2017
Third star for the art. I'm enjoying how the art is progressing.
October 14, 2016
So much love for this book. It is so beautiful. Expressive and in-the-moment, realistic, dramatic and well paced. It even has end notes.
Content notes for drug and alcohol use and smoking.
Content notes for drug and alcohol use and smoking.
March 15, 2024
Які ж ці герої класні. Не втрачаю любові до них.)
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