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Mercy Thompson: Homecoming #1
Mercy Thompson: Homecoming Graphic Novel Issue #1
This prequel to the best-selling novels finds Mercy Thompson, shapeshifter coyote, recent graduate with a degree in history visiting the Tri-Cities to apply for a job as high-school history teacher to be disappointed that the school is more interested in a new PE coach. So she applies for an unorthodox job: she'll be Mercedes, the lady VW mechanic. In this issue she meets Adam Hauptman and Stefan the Vampire as well as Zee and his son Tad for the first time ever.
26 pages, Graphic Novel
First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
Patricia Briggs
170 books30.2k followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Patricia Briggs was born in Butte, Montana, to a children’s librarian who passed on to her kids a love of reading and books. Patricia grew up reading fairy tales and books about horses, and later developed an interest in folklore and history. When she decided to write a book of her own, a fantasy book seemed a natural choice. Patricia graduated from Montana State University with degrees in history and German and she worked for a while as a substitute teacher. Currently, she lives in Montana with her husband, children, and six horses and writes full time, much to the delight of her fans.
Patricia Briggs was born in Butte, Montana, to a children’s librarian who passed on to her kids a love of reading and books. Patricia grew up reading fairy tales and books about horses, and later developed an interest in folklore and history. When she decided to write a book of her own, a fantasy book seemed a natural choice. Patricia graduated from Montana State University with degrees in history and German and she worked for a while as a substitute teacher. Currently, she lives in Montana with her husband, children, and six horses and writes full time, much to the delight of her fans.
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June 9, 2014
While waiting for the next in the Kate Daniels series (Ilona Andrews) I discovered Mercy Thompson. What a nice addition to my new genre urban fantasy. Bad a** women with swords rule.
January 17, 2015
I had to, because it's Mercy... And with pretty pictures!!!
March 23, 2020
Additional star only because Mercy Thompson is hot.
September 12, 2021
A bit much fanservice
but a nice opening to a prequel series… promising, anyway. (Then again I’m new to the main series as well.)
but a nice opening to a prequel series… promising, anyway. (Then again I’m new to the main series as well.)
February 9, 2017
Fun comic.
I really enjoyed this, the artwork was great. I would have liked more though. Like way more. ;-) the storyline was interesting and fit nicely with the series, there just wasn't enough to it.
I really enjoyed this, the artwork was great. I would have liked more though. Like way more. ;-) the storyline was interesting and fit nicely with the series, there just wasn't enough to it.
July 6, 2017
Nothing New
There's nothing new here if you've read the series and it's incredibly short. I'm not paying to find out if the other "Graphic Novels" (this is shorter than a standard comic book) are similarly lacking.
There's nothing new here if you've read the series and it's incredibly short. I'm not paying to find out if the other "Graphic Novels" (this is shorter than a standard comic book) are similarly lacking.
January 18, 2022
Wolf At The Door is Issue 1/4 of the graphic novel prequel to Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson Series. The art starts off as mediocre then steadily goes downhill as the issue progresses. It's just not beautiful or high quality. Even the cover, which is normally supposed to be the best picture in the comic, has anatomical issues. Mercy's right thigh is overly "round" with an unrealistic arch, the calf is too short and her boot looks strangely stubby.
The story is fine though. Mercy has just come to the Tri-cities hoping to get hired as a history teacher, until they tell her they expect her to also coach track and 2 other sports like her deceased predecessor. Thanks to Mercy's uncontrollably hot temper, the interview does NOT end well. Mercy dreads having to go back home to her mother in Oregon.
It looked like another year in Portland and "would you like fries with that?
It doesn't help that she stumbles into a werewolf pack and while fighting them off another pack shows up, the ensuing battle messes up her car that she takes to Zee's garage to get fixed, meeting Tad for the first time. This is what I mean by the art is just not good.
However the story in this first issue is fine. I was particularly touched when Mercy saves Tad from the wrath of a Vampire, only to be rescued in turn by Stefan. So we are introduced to Tad, Adam and Stefan already, which makes this pretty nifty!
The story is fine though. Mercy has just come to the Tri-cities hoping to get hired as a history teacher, until they tell her they expect her to also coach track and 2 other sports like her deceased predecessor. Thanks to Mercy's uncontrollably hot temper, the interview does NOT end well. Mercy dreads having to go back home to her mother in Oregon.
It looked like another year in Portland and "would you like fries with that?
It doesn't help that she stumbles into a werewolf pack and while fighting them off another pack shows up, the ensuing battle messes up her car that she takes to Zee's garage to get fixed, meeting Tad for the first time. This is what I mean by the art is just not good.
However the story in this first issue is fine. I was particularly touched when Mercy saves Tad from the wrath of a Vampire, only to be rescued in turn by Stefan. So we are introduced to Tad, Adam and Stefan already, which makes this pretty nifty!
July 8, 2018
I like the artwork. It was a bit male-gazey but not so much that it disturb the story. And I got sucked in.
I actually read some of Patricia Briggs books before but I can't remember anything about them. So I'm working my way through the Mercy Thompson World - Complete Series. I'm in he mood for a romance series without the tropes I despise. This series comes highly recommended.
I actually read some of Patricia Briggs books before but I can't remember anything about them. So I'm working my way through the Mercy Thompson World - Complete Series. I'm in he mood for a romance series without the tropes I despise. This series comes highly recommended.
December 20, 2019
An okay read. Graphic novel of Mercy Thompson and her first settling into her town. It was, like I said, okay. The novels have Mercy with a healthy dose of fear, respect, and also disrespect of others. In the graphic novel she just is angry with a chip on her shoulder all the time. She’s either angry or temporarily depressed.
I want more b/c it offers backstory, but not in graphic novel form. Sigh.
I want more b/c it offers backstory, but not in graphic novel form. Sigh.
September 15, 2024
loved the artwork in this graphic novella
I really like these graphic adaptations of the Mercy Thompson world. Before reading these, it was a concern that they wouldn’t mesh with the mental pictures which are inevitably developed when reading the books but actually I found the graphics add a new and enjoyable element.
This is one of a four part series and ends on a low key cliffhanger, so be prepared to get the other novellas in the series.
I really like these graphic adaptations of the Mercy Thompson world. Before reading these, it was a concern that they wouldn’t mesh with the mental pictures which are inevitably developed when reading the books but actually I found the graphics add a new and enjoyable element.
This is one of a four part series and ends on a low key cliffhanger, so be prepared to get the other novellas in the series.
July 23, 2025
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4 stars
Enjoyed the graphic novel/visual of Mercy!!
Was like a prequel to Moon Called. The story of how Mercy gets to the Tri-City area and starts working with Zee & Tad. Why Bran the Marrok sent Adam and his wolves to the area.
Loved the visual depiction of Mercy and Zee. Perfect.
( the others were ok. Daryl ok. Adam ok. EXCEPT HE HAS BROWN EYES. Not blue. Stefan? Not how I pictured him. At all. )
Reading this has sparked an interest in a reread of the series.
4 stars
Enjoyed the graphic novel/visual of Mercy!!
Was like a prequel to Moon Called. The story of how Mercy gets to the Tri-City area and starts working with Zee & Tad. Why Bran the Marrok sent Adam and his wolves to the area.
Loved the visual depiction of Mercy and Zee. Perfect.
( the others were ok. Daryl ok. Adam ok. EXCEPT HE HAS BROWN EYES. Not blue. Stefan? Not how I pictured him. At all. )
Reading this has sparked an interest in a reread of the series.
April 12, 2019
I LOVE it LOVE it!
Patricia Briggs writes a mean werewolf/vampire/urban fantasy and I absolutely, positively LOVE the way she does it! Her characters are fabulous and I can't wait to see what happens next!!!!!
Patricia Briggs writes a mean werewolf/vampire/urban fantasy and I absolutely, positively LOVE the way she does it! Her characters are fabulous and I can't wait to see what happens next!!!!!
September 8, 2025
Coming back to this prequel, after making it to book 4. I really love this art. Mercy looks exactly like I would have imagined. Stefan doesn't, but it's better. I'm excited to see some of the other characters.
May 22, 2017
I don't usually read GN's but I liked the prequel info on Mercy! Would read more!
May 20, 2019
Love getting the preview of when Mercy first came to the tri-cities area and met Adam, and Zee
September 16, 2019
Looks good but . . .
Not much for what it costs. I would love to read these four books, but dev not worth the price to see somebody else's idea of Mercy!
Not much for what it costs. I would love to read these four books, but dev not worth the price to see somebody else's idea of Mercy!
November 7, 2019
Ooh a Walker, as opposed to a Skinwalker. Color me intrigued.
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November 25, 2019DNF - graphic novel no good on Kindle
July 31, 2020
Too short!
The story was just getting interesting and then it stopped.i really wanted to know more about Mercy's first days as a mechanic
The story was just getting interesting and then it stopped.i really wanted to know more about Mercy's first days as a mechanic
August 1, 2020
Disappointed
As much as I love Patricia Briggs I hate books that leave you hanging so you have to buy the next one.
As much as I love Patricia Briggs I hate books that leave you hanging so you have to buy the next one.
March 23, 2021
Graphic novel really aren’t my thing. However I thought these were pretty good....but not as good as the actual books
October 21, 2021
Mercy Thompson's beginnings
Urban Fantasy
Only one typo on page 21. Very short for a comic, but interesting take on what Mercy looks like. Cliffhanger ending.
Urban Fantasy
Only one typo on page 21. Very short for a comic, but interesting take on what Mercy looks like. Cliffhanger ending.
June 12, 2022
I guess I'm just not a fan of graphic novels.
July 3, 2023
Interesting, prequel, graphic novel
February 29, 2024
As a big fan of the series: thanks, I hate it!
May 23, 2025
This is the first graphic novel I have read.
Having read many books by Patricia Briggs I decided to look at my first graphic novel here. So far, I am not a fan of the format.
Having read many books by Patricia Briggs I decided to look at my first graphic novel here. So far, I am not a fan of the format.
August 30, 2025
Het is de prequel van de mercy thomson novels serie in comic vorm! Heel leuk om de karakters tot leven te zien komen en te lezen hoe ze elkaar leren kennen.
November 7, 2025
I don't enjoy (or maybe appreciate) graphic novels. It was fun to see Mercy's origin story and how she collected the people she has in the TriCities.
February 8, 2026
What can I say, I'm a sucker for Mercy Thompson and her universe. Loved this foray into her pre-Moon Called storyline.
August 27, 2018
Coyer Summer Bash
An origin story for Mercy as we learn about how Mercy got her garage , and how a young boy's death l
started her road to danger. Gorgeous art and a nice story
An origin story for Mercy as we learn about how Mercy got her garage , and how a young boy's death l
started her road to danger. Gorgeous art and a nice story
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