Solo Leveling, Vol. 8 (comic) (Solo Leveling (Comic))

[Quirky Cat]

Summary:

Jinwoo Sung has a reputation among the other hunters and dungeon adventurers – he's known as the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind. However, one job changed everything. It should have been a regular dungeon, but it quickly became life-or-death. Somehow Jinwoo survived – but he's forever changed. Now, he's working hard to level up and change the game.

The stakes have never been higher. Jeju Island is invested with giant ants, and if the hunters don't stop them, they will quickly overwhelm Korea (if not the world). Jinwoo is still undecided on whether he should sit this one out or not, though, given that he's finally gotten his family back together.

Review:

I have to give it to the creator; Solo Leveling always finds ways to surprise me (even though I always feel like I have a solid grasp of the story). Solo Leveling Vol. 8 brings us back into the fold, but the world seems to be changing and changing fast.

In truth, that part makes sense. Jinwoo’s power levels would change the scales and stakes one way or the other. Either he makes it so the dungeons aren’t a threat, or something else changes. At least, that’s how I feel about it.

The jokes around Jinwoo starting his own guild were a pleasant surprise - a bit of lightness reminiscent of the time before Jinwoo became jaded. I’m curious to see where all that goes - though I don’t love the other Hunter plot related to this. (The instant love/obsession one).

There is an incredibly tense moment in Solo Leveling Vol. 8, and readers will be on the edge of their seats. It had me worried, and it’s been a hot minute since I’ve been worried about anything related to this world (it always seems like Jinwoo will have a handle on it). Great reminder of his humanity.

Highlights:
Manwha
Originally on Tapas
Dungeon Adventures
Video Game Mechanics

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