I wanted to like this because it was weird, but it just wasn't that interesting. I didn't think it was particularly funny and aside from the weird stuff, the story wasn't original. Disappointed.

This book was awesome. A totally over the top action comedy that is pure entertainment. It was perfect in every way. The world needs more books like Shirtless Bear-Fighter!

Very funny and very fun. Must like some potty humor and blurred out nudity.

This is every bit what you would expect from a graphic novel called "Shirtless Bear-Fighter" and it is amazing. So many bear puns, poop jokes, and bear punch action galore!

Picked this up at New York Comic Con and just got to read it today. Shirtless Bear-Fighter mixes action, comedy, romance, and science fiction into one enjoyable story. Well fleshed (no pun intended) out characters with complex feelings and interactions guide the story along and genuinely engage the reader. When I was finished with it, I was looking for more. Definitely worth a read, and well worth the purchase price. Hoping to see much more from Jody LeHeup in the future.

I never expected something that was that much fun to also have so much heart.

*Galley received from Image*

I waited so long for this series, I was very excited to finally get the chance to read it. And Shirtless's story delivered in many of the ways I expected it to. It takes ridiculous to a whole new, unashamed level of manly, bear-punching adventure. However, the volume felt weighed down by an immature brand of toilet-humor that just didn't appeal to me.

It's distinct, it's amusing, it starts with manic absurdity and just gets crazier from there--unfortunately, it just wasn't quite for me as much as I hoped it would be.

Whilst hungrily rifling through the graphic novel selection at my local library, my eye scanning row after row for quality content to engorge upon within the next day or two; the words "Shirtless Bear Fighter" registered in my brain for a second and i kept scanning the shelf. It took me a second to realize what kind of ridiculous, wonderful goldmine I had just discovered. I hurriedly pulled it off the rack, as if someone would run up out of nowhere and steal it before I could discover the flapjack-chomping, bear-slapping goodness that was now lying in my hands. I flipped through it just for a second but stopped myself so as not to ruin the surprises that lie ahead of me.

If you have a thing for stuff that is SO ridiculous that it's actually top quality, then this book is for you. If your inner man is feeling down and needs a pick-me-up, this book is for you. If you've watched every show that Adult Swim has to offer and you're questioning what the next thing to do with your life is, then this book is for you. I haven't laughed so hard at a graphic novel in a hot minute. It is such a funny, witty, bear-pun laden book that every page brought a new smile onto my face.

But the best part of this, by far, is how amazingly engaging the story is. I picked this book up for the sheer spectacle that I knew it would be, but was blown away by how impressive the writing was, how linear the storytelling was, and by how great the art was. Every page, every panel is just dripping with bright colors, expressive faces and animated characters (no pun intended). I really grew emotionally attached to the Shirtless Bear Fighter, and his struggle truly became my own.

Read this book.
Please.
If you won't do it for yourself, do it for me.