Writers: Nick Winn & Elizabeth Brei
Artists: Corinth Boone & Cleonique Hilsaca
Colorist: Heather Breckel
Letterer: Shawn Lee
Cover Artists: Nick Winn, Corinth Boone, Ren Lindroos & Ben Sears
Publisher: Oni Press
Price: $4.99
Release Date: February 18, 2026
When Finn and Jake were disembodied spirits, Finn found what he had been searching for. But realizing that he had almost lost his best friend and brought chaos to the land of Ooo prompted Finn to toss the Enchiridion away. After finding their own way to banish the Lich and Golb, Finn and Jake have spent months helping repair the damage they caused.
Computer Princess respects Finn’s decision to discard the Enchiridion. But even if Finn no longer believes he needs someone else’s path to success, Computer Princess insists that future heroes might need assistance in finding the best part of themselves. Can Finn and Jake compose a new Hero Handbook while helping Ooo recover? And why did Marceline abandon Bonnie? Let’s leap into Adventure Time #10 and see!
Handbook Heroes Part Two: Story
While traveling the land and writing down their thoughts and observations, Finn and Jake meet a hero battling a monster. Despite their efforts to help the land’s inhabitants recover, Canyon surprises Finn by accusing him of stealing her baby's blanket. After assuring her that Robot Finn must have stolen it and promising to secure it for her, Canyon brings Finn and Jake to her home. Then, Finn faints when he meets her husband.
Finn’s father inspired him to seek out the Enchiridion by praising Billy’s actions. And in Adventure Time #10, Billy acknowledges that he enjoyed being Ooo’s supreme hero. While introducing his would-be successor to his new life with Canyon and their daughter, Ravine, Billy discusses why he resigned from being a hero. But when they learn where Robot Finn is, Finn and Jake set out to stop him.
While Finn tends to think of life in absolute terms, Nick Winn's story discusses how our priorities change as we grow. Finn and Jake’s story dovetails with Marceline's attempt to reconnect with her past. So after reassuring Bonnie of her affection, Marceline recognizes her burden of care.
Handbook Heroes Part Two: Art
By the time Finn awakens, Jake and Ravine have become great friends. While Jake proudly heralds Ravine’s artistry, Corinth Boone superimposes the trio over Ravine's contributions to the notebook that Computer Princess gave Finn. Corinth also emphasizes Billy's greater stature than Finn, as the former hero requests his aid and shares crucial moments from his history. Green and blue dominate the crystal cave where the heroes talk, while a waterfall feeds the stream running through Billy, Canyon, and Ravine’s home.
While Billy’s red hair and beard link him with a gift to his daughter, Marceline’s giftbox also links to the gems in Ice King’s crown, and an object he doesn’t wish to see. Like Billy’s crystal cave, the interior of the Ice King’s home is also blue. But then, his blue robe links him with Finn’s clothing as the Wiggly Workin’ wanderer seeks to apprehend his pale imitation amid brightly colored surroundings. The colors evoke Simon's previous good acts, before he became the Ice King in Adventure Time #10.
Lemonhope Alone Part Two: Story & Art
They say misery loves company, but that’s not necessarily true. In Elizabeth Brei’s tale, a singer seeks catharsis in solitude. Her story is a poignant reminder that when we’re hurting, we may have more to gain from others than by pulling away. Cleonique Hilsaca’s singer is a cherubic performer who demonstrates the power of singing the Blues.
Lettering
Shawn Lee places uppercase black letters in white dialogue balloons as Finn meets his idol, and Jake makes a new friend. Marcy speaks white letters into black balloons while Computer Princess employs dark letters in lavender balloons. Framed colored narrative boxes contain off-camera dialogue, while enlarged colorful dialogue highlights elation and desperation. Sound effects fill the air when Ravine tries out her father’s gift, and Robot Finn carries out his mission. Yet nothing seems as heartbreaking as a quiet blip in Adventure Time #10. Thanks to Oni Press and Superfan Promotions for providing a review copy.
Final Thoughts
Finn and Jake’s poor decisions awakened evil forces in their land. Yet while the Lich and Golb appear banished, Robot Finn wanders the land seeking adventure. Despite the ire his actions provoke, Adventure Time #10 suggests a method behind Robot Finn’s seemingly random acts of unkindness.
Rating 9.6/10
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