Like many users from this site, during the last year, I've been getting more into webcomics. At first I didn't think I'd like it very much and I was very reluctant before reading my first one. Ever since then I've read a few. It's an extraordinary type of story telling that brings some priceless gems. Tower of God, in my honest opinion, stands on top. I finished re-reading it just a bit ago, read the whole thing in half a day couldn't stop even though it was my second time reading through the scenes.
The first... hmm... Maybe 10 chapters feel a little slow, strange and fragmented. But it still doesn't take long to heat up. From those 10 chaps onward we get a steady quality rise. The characters look weird at first and don't seem very likable, but as soon as the author starts using them and mixing them with the story you'll start seeing them in a new light. It doesn't take long for you to be laughing with the characters, feeling their pain and cheering for them. They're not shallow in the slightest. Well developed and bringing forth strong and deep dialogue, the characters that once looked so strange and unrelatable are now real. Facing an overwhelming situation with emotions rising up, you can feel their struggle against something beyond their reach - beyond even their comprehension.
The action is exciting and well placed. It's not one where you get bored between battles, since you definitely won't be reading it for the action solely, but it still does not forget its exciting fighting scenes which are, almost always, mixed with interesting challenges, tests and strategies that turn simple battles into something more. The fights bear meaning and emotion. The powers and abilities are cool and Shinsoo is well introduced into the world. The positions for the battles are well thought and pretty original and just add up to the fun.
The world is amazingly well created. Talse uzer story. You can definitely tell the author spend quite a lot of time and dedication into the creation of such a wide and interesting world. This becomes more clear as the story moves along, especially when you get to the second season and read the infos about the 14 or 15 highest ranked people on the Tower. I dare say it is one of the fictional worlds with the most potential I've ever seen, I think it easily takes a spot in the top 10. I hope the author explores even more after ending ToG even if the story isn't directly connected to the events of ToG.
The art evolves. A lot. It gets much better, especially in the second season. It's still not close to being the best webcomic art out there,but it's pretty good and fits perfectly with the style of the story.
Prepare yourself for great comedy, exciting action, deep characters, unexpected twists, amazing world and non-stop entertainment. Definitely worth a read.