Description
Dam in the Forest Synopsis:
From a certain moment, ‘Dam,’ whose growth had stopped, leaves people behind and ventures into a forest where no one knows him. Dam, an ordinary 14-year-old boy. But ever since he discovered the talent to rapidly accelerate the growth of living beings at his fingertips, Dam’s own growth came to a halt. People treated Dam as if he were a monster, and he ended up living secluded in his house, avoiding their gazes. When he regained consciousness, Dam’s parents had aged and passed away. His younger sibling… even the child of his younger sibling… But Dam remained as youthful as ever. Escaping from the village, Dam entered the forest where no human knew him… and came to be called the ‘Spirit of the Forest’ by the people. After the passage of many long years, something that would disturb Dam, who lived as the ‘Spirit of the Forest,’ appeared… The warmth of a single ray of hope born in despair, Dam, the boy whose growth had stopped, in the forest, extends his hand once again toward the world.
Product Details:
Webtoon: Dam in the Forest
Volume: 5
Published Date: 5 October 2022
Publisher: A.Tempo Media
Author: Dahong
Illustrator: Dahong
Origin: Korea
Condition: New
Pages: 336
Index: Episodes 54-66
Language: Korean
Size: 15*21cm
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Cassandra Bluebell from Toronto, Canada (verified owner) –
Finding solace within its pages, Dam in the Forest captivated me with tales of isolation and longing. It’s a poignant exploration of adolescence intertwined with magical realism, challenging societal perceptions of ‘otherness’. Every frame breathes life into struggles that resonate deeply, urging readers to rethink notions around belonging.
Marina Sánchez-Mora from Barcelona, España –
Con la llegada de ‘Dam en el bosque’, esta serie gráfica alcanza un nivel extraordinario, abordando temas universales como la soledad y los cambios irreversibles que trae el paso del tiempo. Este volumen narra magistralmente cómo Dam intenta reconciliar su extraño don con una realidad desgarradora; a pesar de estar atrapado en la juventud eterna, hay profundidad emocional que resonará entre lectores más allá del folclore moderno. El trazo vívido y las combinaciones cromáticas capturan visualmente lo místico, otorgándole vida propia al mundo natural donde se adentra este joven perdido.
Selene Thibault from Montreal, Canada –
Reading ‘Dam in the Forest Vol.5’ is like rediscovering lost magic from my youth; an exquisite blend of sorrow and hope that resonates deeply with our shared human condition.
Jordan Fink from Toronto –
Okay, so hear me out! ‘Dam in the Forest – Comic Book Vol.5’ is honestly wild – like diving deep into a cosmic woods where reality kind of bends. Imagine being this teenager named Dam who’s chilling with some sick abilities to speed up life growth but can’t seem to keep himself on that level—totally relatable struggle, right? As he ventures solo into mystery-laden woods (big vibe), he becomes an almost mythical creature called the ‘Spirit of the Forest.’ It’s poetic and haunting how isolation turns him legend. Seriously though, it’s a trip seeing someone flip their own nature like this. Major feels by ending!
Leah Kimura from Miyagi Prefecture, Japan (verified owner) –
Okay, so imagine this wild ride through the woods where a boy named Dam feels all kinds of pressure from his past, right? Like he’s got powers to make things grow, but nobody wants him around ’cause they’re scared. It hits hard on that whole theme of isolation and really searching for who you are outside what others think. And the art? So lush! Makes you feel like you’re strolling through those enchanted forests yourself—so dreamy yet heavy with emotion. If you’re into comics that tug at your heartstrings while delivering some major eye candy in terms of visuals, don’t miss this one! Seriously!
Kyung-Soo Jin from Jeju Island, South Korea (verified owner) –
Initially, I found myself questioning the depth of a story about an isolated boy wrestling with his growth—a seemingly trivial premise that could easily slip into cliché. Yet as I turned page after vibrant page of ‘Dam in the Forest – Comic Book Vol.5,’ my skepticism dissolved like mist at dawn. Each panel illuminates Dam’s poignant journey through despair and reawakening amid mystical foliage, embodying universal themes drawn from quiet corners of existence where human struggles breathe life into mythical lore. The artwork is sumptuous, alive with color schemes rooted deeply in Korean aesthetics—every brushstroke seems to pulse with raw emotion that echoes long past reading time. Far beyond mere escapism, this comic evokes whispers from the depths of every reader’s psyche about loneliness and belonging against nature’s indifference—a masterful creation worth delving into more than once.