Being a music lover and a fan of both Bubblegum and Marceline — both separately and together — I was digging the idea of this series; however, while I did enjoy it for what it was (basically cutesy non-sexual Fanservice) I really wish there would have been more to it. Some of the transitions between issues didn't make sense — for instance, at the end of one issue Marcie storms offstage seemingly quitting the band, but the next she's back with them performing like nothing happened. Keila and Bongo looked like they'd be fun characters, but I learned little to nothing about them in comparison to Guy. The whole 'anarchy in the Candy Kingdom' plot felt rather slapdash, too; exactly what did Jake do to warrant that kind of rebellion, and how come we never see Bubblegum taking care of it (we only see the aftermath and her punishing Finn and Jake)?
On a brighter note, the side stories in each issue really shine — "Redemption Song" from the first issue was wonderfully drawn and incredibly sweet, and "Fruit Salad Days" from the third was hilarious (Lemongrab heading a punk band? Hell yeah.)
Overall, it's all right, but not really essential unless you're a diehard AT fan.
Not terrible, but would benefit from fleshing out.
Being a music lover and a fan of both Bubblegum and Marceline — both separately and together — I was digging the idea of this series; however, while I did enjoy it for what it was (basically cutesy non-sexual Fanservice) I really wish there would have been more to it. Some of the transitions between issues didn't make sense — for instance, at the end of one issue Marcie storms offstage seemingly quitting the band, but the next she's back with them performing like nothing happened. Keila and Bongo looked like they'd be fun characters, but I learned little to nothing about them in comparison to Guy. The whole 'anarchy in the Candy Kingdom' plot felt rather slapdash, too; exactly what did Jake do to warrant that kind of rebellion, and how come we never see Bubblegum taking care of it (we only see the aftermath and her punishing Finn and Jake)?
On a brighter note, the side stories in each issue really shine — "Redemption Song" from the first issue was wonderfully drawn and incredibly sweet, and "Fruit Salad Days" from the third was hilarious (Lemongrab heading a punk band? Hell yeah.)
Overall, it's all right, but not really essential unless you're a diehard AT fan.