Name: Wynd Vol. 1
ISBN: 9781646682539

James Tynion IV

Wynd lives a quiet life in Pipetown -- working at the local tavern, out of sight in the secret rooms beneath the floorboards, often stealing away to catch glimpses of the son of the castle’s groundskeeper as he works. But Wynd also has a secret... magical blood betrayed by his pointed ears, forbidden within the city limits. Joined by his best friend Oakley and Thorn, the groundskeeper’s son, Wynd’s strange dreams and an encounter with the city guard send him on the most dangerous adventure he could imagine, where Wynd will discover the magic in the world around him and, most importantly, the magic within himself. Collects Wynd #1-5.

Wynd Vol. 1

Wynd seems like a regular boy in the fantastical world of Esseriel, except he’s got a magical secret. Now he’s set off on a journey with his best friend and the boy of his dreams to discover the magic in the world around him and, most importantly, within himself. YOU CAN’T FIND YOUR HOME UNTIL YOU FIND YOURSELF. Wynd lives a quiet life in Pipetown -- working at the local tavern, out of sight in the secret rooms beneath the floorboards, often stealing away to catch glimpses of the son of the castle’s groundskeeper as he works. But Wynd also has a secret… magical blood betrayed by his pointed ears, forbidden within the city limits. His shaggy hair has obscured them for most of his life, but now that Wynd is a teenager they are growing too unwieldy to hide. Joined by his best friend Oakley and Thorn, the groundskeeper’s son, Wynd’s strange dreams and an encounter with the city guard send him on the most dangerous adventure he could imagine, where Wynd will discover the magic in the world around him and, most importantly, the magic within himself. The GLAAD Award-winning team of writer James Tynion IV (Batman, The Woods) and artist Michael Dialynas (The Woods) present a new young adult fantasy series about learning to spread your wings no matter the dangers that life puts in your way.

Wynd

Anyaconda

Great art style, intriguing story. I'll be continuing to check these out from the library.

Gabriel Noel 

ARC given by NetGalley for Honest Review

Wynd Book One started off a little slow for me but picked up in the middle and reeled me back in. The story is obviously very plot and lore rich so just the first one left me with a lot of questions about the world and keeps me interested in reading the coming volumes. This story follows a young teenage boy who has started showing signs of his magic and the adventure/changes that pushes him into. While it's a young protagonist, the story is slightly on the mature side (violence and language) so I'd say it's fit for elder teens. 

The art style reminds me of traditional superhero illustrations and it's quite lively and colorful. Overall, it's a solid story and I think fantasy and comic fans will enjoy.

Ethel

A nice and intriguing read

Key words: graphic novel, middle grade, young adult, magic, adventure, fantasy

This was quite a nice read. I expected it to be more for younger readers but turns out, it’s also perfect for young adult. The art is nice and lively. I love how the sprytles are drawn, they are so cute. The story is very intriguing once you get into it and I really wanted to know what happens. It is nicely paced and I’ve come to like all the main characters (not the villain of course). I hope I’ll get to read the next volume.

I recommend it to people who like fantasy and graphic novels

3.5/5

Kayl

Hannekei

Beth Bartholomew

Wynd lives a quiet life in Pipetown -- working at the local tavern, out of sight in the secret rooms beneath the floorboards, often stealing away to catch glimpses of the son of the castle’s groundskeeper as he works. But Wynd also has a secret... magical blood betrayed by his pointed ears, forbidden within the city limits. His shaggy hair has obscured them for most of his life, but now that Wynd is a teenager they are growing too unwieldy to hide. Joined by his best friend Oakley and Thorn, the groundskeeper’s son, Wynd’s strange dreams and an encounter with the city guard send him on the most dangerous adventure he could imagine, where Wynd will discover the magic in the world around him and, most importantly, the magic within himself. The GLAAD Award-winning team of writer James Tynion IV (Batman, The Woods) and artist Michael Dialynas (The Woods) present a new young adult fantasy series about learning to spread your wings no matter the dangers that life puts in your way.

Wynd #1

Melissa Railey

The Bandaged Man has returned to Pipetown to find any remaining magic and will eliminate it—or them—with extreme prejudice. But can Wynd, with the help of Oakley, find a way to cure himself of his magical heritage—or has he put himself in even more danger than he ever imagined?

Wynd #2

Wynd and Oakley have discovered a secret magical society, hidden deep in the tunnels under Pipetown, that may hold the answers they seek. But if the Bandaged Man and his army have their way, no one - not even Wynd - will survive...

Wynd #3

For fans of Once & Future, Isola and Middlewest, the award-winning team of James Tynion IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) and Michael Dialynas (The Woods, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) reunite for a new Must Read series. Magical heritage is punishable by death in Pipetown, so Wynd keeps his true identity – and pointy ears – a secret from everyone, even if it means never having a normal life. With his secret threatened, Wynd is forced to leave his home and embark on a dangerous quest alongside Oakley (his best friend), Thorn (the boy of his dreams), and Yorik (a literal prince), putting them at the heart of a royal conspiracy beyond imagination. Every issue of Wynd features over 40 story pages!

Wynd #4

The fates of both Wynd and the Faerie City hang in the balance! Everyone converges on the Faerie City, including Basil, Titus, and Ash, who unknowingly bring with them a greater threat - Vampyres! Can everyone work together to defend the city from the Vampyre threat?

Wynd #9

Who will win, who will lose, and who will be caught in between? Caught in the battle, Wynd and his friends must try to escape with their lives and resume their journey to the fabled Northport. And while they will gain new allies, some old friends may be left behind.

Wynd #10

The tables have turned! Will Wynd's friends be able to rescue him from the Faeries? Wynd is captured and taken to the Faeries' hidden capital deep in the Weird Woods. Now his friends must rescue him before he's put on trial... for murder!

Wynd #8

It’s Wynd vs. the Bandaged Man! But if Wynd wants to save his friends, he’ll need to accept who he truly is – and the power that comes with being a Weirdblood.

Wynd #5

* Can Wynd brave the wilderness to save his friend? * As they cross the sea to Northport, Wynd and his friends are attacked by a mysterious enemy. Will Wynd rise to the moment and if so, at what cost?

Wynd Vol. 1

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