Digger: The Complete Omnibus Edition Paperback – November 15, 2013

I had first happened across this story online - as one would expect. It was so engrossing that I had read the entire archives in less than a week, realized that the archives probably wouldn't be hosted for eternity, and bought this product. I am now secure in the knowledge that, whenever I want too, I can re-read this book wherever I want. The art is fantastic, the story is, as stated above, thought provoking and creative, and the world in which it takes place in echoes a sweet harmony of child-hood imaginings - though it's a story much more deep than that of which a child would read. In ending this review, I say this: If you haven't bought Digger yet, buy it. And, If you haven't read it yet and have stumbled across this page by accident I say this: For the love of god, read it. Read it NOW.

Having already read the Hugo Award winning graphic series online I had to have an actual copy. Sadly out of print, I was fortunate to find a used copy available at a not unreasonable price. It arrived in terrific shape for a 2013 paperback copy and I am thrilled to possess it. Ursula Vernon is a wonderful talent, and I am working my way through her backlist. She writes for both children and adults (under her own name and T. Kingfisher) and does well in both. Great, thought-provoking and funny book!

If you've ever wanted a giant book to make you feel all the feels and possibly break your toe should it fall from your grasp and land on your foot, choose this one. Trust me, you're going to want the giant version so you don't have to worry about breaking the reverie to find the next book. The story is improved by not having to pause the reality of the Digger-verse and re-enter this reality. Just maybe don't try to build your arm muscles by reading it whilst walking around; your toes will thank you.

I read Digger from, if I recall correctly, Skull Ridge's funeral to the end online. I loved every minute of it. There's not really much you can add, this book won a Hugo, was nominated for an Eisner... that should tell you right now just what you're dealing with. The artwork is gorgeous, the tale compelling, and the characters memorable in the extreme (To the point where I do find myself using 'Blood and shale' as a curse when annoyed). I cannot highly recommend this story enough. It is one of the best graphic novels I have ever read.But why buy what you can get for free on it's website?Besides supporting the artist, I would recommend this dead tree version. Not just for the extra stories that were included, they're nice, but not something that you're really missing out on, but for the details. I read Digger online the first time, I finally SAW Digger with this book. There's just something different about the flow of it, holding it in your hands with the ability to easily focus on the artwork without things being lost in the screen, or waiting for the download. It's a massive book, but well worth it.Besides, Boneclaw Mother says so.

Digger was a fantastic trip through a world that seemed both strangely familiar and shockingly different. Where Hyenas and Wombats stand upright and use tools but also establish their own societies with their own customs (the attention paid to Hyena society was excellent!). Digger our main character finds herself hijacked, lost in a foreign land so far from home... She doesn't know where home is. Her allies are a Hyena whose name has been eaten, a servant of the gods who is insane, a shrew who is working as bridge troll, a infant creature that might be feeding on souls and a stone idol of Ganesha. In her quest she'll have to deal with questions of life and death, friendship and morality.I highly recommend it.

Yes, it starts a little slow, but when you get to the myth backstory, you won't be able to stop! Quite an accomplishment for a story about a wombat.The matriarchal society of the hyenas is particularly fascinating, not just for the fact that it's run by women, but because of their myths. Even more compelling is the story of Ed. When you finally get it, you'll need to take a minute to think, because it hits hard.Connected to the hyena's female-led society, I'd like to find out when we discover that Digger is herself a female, since I didn't find out until I was reading a wikipedia article! It's never important. Digger has no romantic interests, and you get the feeling that's not just because there's no other wombats around. She's got things to do and she's going to do them and only after is she going to enjoy herself.The webcomic itself is free online, but this print version gets you a LOT of extra text material, and even an extra comic story. A great deal, I'd say.

I've lost track of how many times I've reread Digger. The story is brilliant. Ursula Vernon's fantastically quirky sense of humor has me giggling every time, but there are also parts that invariably have me tearing up. The characters are unique and multifaceted. Every time I read it I find new details I haven't noticed before. Overall this is an amazing graphic novel.

An absolutely essential "Must Read!".I found "Digger" on line when it first came out and have waited for this complete edition. I was not disappointed in any way and it was truly worth the wait. Ursula Vernan is a great story teller who will keep you hooked form the opening scene through the very last page. I can not recommend this enough and hope you enjoy it as much as I have.