DeadEndia: The Watcher's Test

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This was a great second book in the DeadEndia series. I really liked seeing the characters again. Barney is trans, but that wasn’t as big of a plot point in this book as in the first. When the story went to the multi-planes and the battles between the angels and demons, the story drifted away from the main plot of Barney and Norma dealing with demons at the haunted house. I would have liked to see more of the fun stories that were in the first book. However, I loved the cliffhanger ending. I hope there will be another book in the series!

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The story in the published graphic novels is largely the same as the one previously published online, but with some variations in details and plot points, as well as artwork improvements. Some of the key modifications include the setting, which changed from Winslow's Wonderland to Pollywood. According to Steele, previous updates to the online versions of the story - referred to as DeadEndia: The Original Run - are considered as non-canon. [3] Barney's parents want to meet Logs, so Norma decides to plan the perfect dinner party. But it's filled with magical mishaps. Mitchell, Ben (2 July 2020). "Hamish Steele's 'DeadEndia' series & cast info unveiled". Skwigly. Archived from the original on 6 August 2020 . Retrieved 12 December 2020. This was missing from the Netflix series (probably because the idea of a character teetering on the edge of death at all times was deemed too intense for a kid's show) but wow, what an arc! I loved how this was woven into both her friendship with Courtney and her relationship with Badyah. It was so incredibly sweet to see how Badyah supported her and saved her multiple times while Norma grappled with both her ghost problem and her growing feelings. Having been in Norma's situation before where you confess a crush to a friend, only for that friend to reject you because they're straight, I felt every sharp edge and comforting moment of this arc viscerally. I found this to be one of those rare instances where I actually /don't/ ship the characters romantically, mainly because of how well done this is and the truly special friendship these two have. And finding out that the poltergeist storyline was originally NORMA'S storyline instead of Barney's like it was in the show?! UGGGHHHH! I really loved this whole plot thread. Thank you so much to Nobrow for the second DeadEndia book! In the second installment of this quirky, heartfelt, LGBTQ adventure comic, war is brewing across the thirteen planes and as always, haunted house attraction and portal to hell Dead End is right at the center of it. It's been weeks since Dead End is opened as a hotel, and resident tour guide turned hotel manager Norma is determined to leave the ghosts of the past where they belong. But with her friendship with Barney up in the air and angels and demons using the hotel as their literal wrestling ring, Norma soon finds that unwanted ghosts can appear at any moment, especially when they're your own.Volume 2 of DEADENDIA features all the characters we've come to know and love/hate: Barney, Norma, Courtney, Badyah, Logan, Fingers, Kushiel, and Tartarus. We also gain a better (and more terrifying) understanding of the angels (read: not necessarily the "good guys," just the guys that live upstairs). Of course, one character is noticeably absent: dear Pugsley who, imho, stole the show in THE WATCHER'S TEST. THE BROKEN HALO is a bit drabber without him. (That said, I shrieked so hard at the ending that my cat jumped off my lap and ran out of the room. I KNEW IT!!!) Prange, Stephanie (2 July 2020). "Netflix to Bow New Animated Series 'DeadEndia' in 2021". Media Play News. Archived from the original on 14 September 2020 . Retrieved 2 July 2020. Evans, Margaret (21 August 2020). "Interview: DeadEndia Creator Hamish Steele on Bringing More LGBTQ+ Animation to Netflix". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on 23 August 2020 . Retrieved 17 August 2020. Mitchell, Ben (16 June 2022). "Interview with Hamish Steele ('Dead End: Paranormal Park')". Skwigly. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022 . Retrieved 3 July 2022.

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The series follows Barney and Norma, the newest employees at their local theme park, Phoenix Parks, a Dollywood-esque park created by the famous celebrity Pauline Phoenix. [10] [11] Joined by Pugsley, Barney's childhood dog, and Courtney, a thousand-year-old demon, they discover the world of the Paranormal as well as learning new things about themselves. [12] Plot [ edit ] Opie, David (16 June 2022). "Dead End: Paranormal Park's Hamish Steele on queer animation and *that* musical episode". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022 . Retrieved 3 July 2022.King, Jade (17 June 2022). "Dead End: Paranormal Park Is A Spooky, Fun, And Super Queer Adventure". TheGame. Archived from the original on 17 June 2022 . Retrieved 3 July 2022. Kanter, Jane (2 July 2020). "Netflix To Adapt Hamish Steele's 'DeadEndia' Graphic Novels Into 2D Animated Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Dead End". Julian Guidetti. Archived from the original on 19 May 2022 . Retrieved 19 May 2022. Season 1 premieres June 16, 2022 on Netflix

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Emily Osment as Courtney, a thousand-year-old demon. She has been banished from her home and hopes to find a way to return. [17] Dead End Paranormal Park Season 2 comes to Netflix this October - Gayming Magazine". 6 September 2022. Toy, Daniel (11 September 2020). "The best graphic novels for readers of all ages, from kids to adults". CNN. Archived from the original on 11 September 2020 . Retrieved 12 September 2020. Puchko, Kristy (17 June 2022). " 'Dead End: Paranormal Park' review: If the gay Babadook made a kids' show, it might look like this". Mashable. Archived from the original on 1 July 2022.In August 2021, Steele noted the importance of trans representation in the series, hoped it took a stance against transphobia in the UK, and noted there are "multiple trans cast and crew". [30] On 23 October 2021, Netflix reserved a trademark with the new name for the series: "Dead End: Paranormal Park". [31]

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a b "Quirky, Spooky and Hilarious World Of 'DeadEndia' Comes To Netflix In A New Animated Series". Netflix Media Center. 2 July 2020. Archived from the original on 14 September 2020. Barney and Norma take a break from guarding Dead End and head to the bowling alley — but it's invaded by a mysterious figure from the demon planes. Barney's plot in this volume is essentially his plots from both seasons of the show in one: him dealing with his tendency to run away from difficult things and his wrestling arc. I thought the show actually handled this better, as by separating them, it gave more time to Barney's relationship with his family and the impact his trans identity had on that. It also let the wrestling plot in the show be more about Barney being comfortable in his own skin than just a method of him earning money like it is in this book. There are a lot more Logs & Barney moments in this version (as well as a love triangle with Az?!) and it was really sweet to see them spend time together as a couple. Levitt, Barry (17 June 2022). "Netflix's 'Dead End' Is the Kind of Trans Representation We've Been Waiting For". The Daily Beast. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022 . Retrieved 3 July 2022.

Martin, Anne (2 July 2020). " 'DeadEndia' animated series coming to Netflix". UPI. Archived from the original on 2 July 2020 . Retrieved 12 December 2020. Barney pursues his dream of becoming a wrestler and joins the Demon Wrestling Federation! Does he stand a chance against a burly demon king? Fingers gives Pugsley magic lessons. Barney and Norma hang out with their evil twins, while Courtney's good twin hosts a support group for demons. The series was scheduled to premiere in 2021. [27] [3] The series was originally scheduled for a Fall 2021 premiere on Netflix. [28] [29]