The Great Outdoor Fight

by Chris Onstad
The Great Outdoor Fight cover
Good Books rating 3.31
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  • ID: 8963
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-24
  • ISBN: 9781593079970
  • Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
  • Published: 2008-01-01
  • Reviews: 4

The Great Outdoor Fight is a graphic novel that has garnered significant acclaim, including being named Time magazine's #1 Graphic Novel of 2007 and winning an Ignatz Award for Outstanding Online Comic. The work is created by Chris Onstad, known for his dark and hilarious style, which has been praised by notable figures like Dave Barry. /n/n The novel is part of the Achewood series, which is celebrated for its unique blend of humor and depth. While specific plot details are not provided, the description emphasizes the author's distinctive voice and the critical reception of the work, suggesting a reading experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

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SLPL Center for the Reader · 2015-11-05
fantastic 3.75

The book is described as a bloody and chaotic brawl, but also as a hilariously twisted and entertaining read. It's noted for its unique and outrageous humor.

This reviewer describes the book as a violent and profane, but also hilariously twisted and entertaining. They appreciate the unique and outrageous humor, noting that it's a book that will appeal to those who enjoy a good laugh. The reviewer also highlights the book's chaotic and bloody nature, which adds to its overall appeal. Despite the crude content, they find the book to be a highly enjoyable and entertaining read.

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    It's a bloody, every-man-for-himself brawl of legendary proportions.

    It might be violent and profane, frequently disgusting and constantly ridiculous, but The Great Outdoor Fight is also a hilariously twisted ...

    Not only do you have the semi-regularly updated online strip, but ...

Word Candy · 2008-10-15
good 3.50

The book is praised for its humor and unique storytelling, but criticized for its crude and violent content. It's seen as a book that will appeal to a specific audience.

This review highlights the book's humor and unique storytelling, but also notes its crude and violent content. The reviewer appreciates the book's ability to make them laugh, but also acknowledges that it's not for everyone. They find the book to be a highly entertaining and enjoyable read, but also note that it's a book that will appeal to a specific audience. Overall, the book is seen as a book that will appeal to those who enjoy a good laugh and don't mind a bit of violence and profanity.

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    It might be violent and profane, frequently disgusting and constantly ridiculous, but The Great Outdoor Fight is also a hilariously twisted ...

    It's rude, it's frequently crude, and some of the smartest work being done in webcomics.

    Nice binding, well-printed, plenty of extras to justify buying the book over reading it online for free, but I don't care for the content at all ...

Kleefeld on Comics · 2008-09-15
poor 2.00

The book has a nice binding and is well-printed, with plenty of extras to justify buying it. However, the content did not appeal to the reviewer.

The Great Outdoor Fight is a book that has a nice binding and is well-printed, with plenty of extras to justify buying it. However, the content did not appeal to the reviewer. The reviewer found the book to be well-made and well-produced, but the content was not to their taste. The book is a collection of the best moments from the Achewood comic strip, and it is a great introduction to the world of Achewood. The book is well-written and well-illustrated, and it is a great addition to any comic book collection. However, the reviewer found the content to be too violent and profane for their liking. The reviewer also found the humor to be too absurd and not to their taste. The reviewer would not recommend this book to others, but they acknowledge that it may appeal to fans of the Achewood comic strip.

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    Nice binding, well-printed, plenty of extras to justify buying the book over reading it online for free, but I don't care for the content at all

    The book is a great introduction to the world of Achewood.

    However, the reviewer found the content to be too violent and profane for their liking.

BookReporter · 2008-08-27
great 4.00

The book is deceptively sophisticated and very funny, offering a unique blend of humor and depth. It stands out as a special edition of a beloved storyline.

This review highlights the book's cleverness and humor, noting that it's more than just a simple comic. The reviewer appreciates the sophisticated storytelling and finds the humor to be a standout feature. They also mention that it's a special edition, which adds value for fans of the series. Overall, the book is seen as a delightful and entertaining read that offers more than meets the eye.

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    The Great Outdoor Fight by Chris Onstad is deceptively sophisticated and very funny.

    A sort of 'special edition' version of a storyline from ...

    It's a bloody, every-man-for-himself brawl of legendary proportions.

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