Nicole B. (noisechick) reviewed Nightmares & Fairytales Volume 3: 1140 Rue Royale on + 95 more book reviews
I enjoy Valentino's "Nightmares & Fairy Tales" comics, they put the fear back in fairytales- a la the original Grimm & Anderson stories. This was no exception.
Based partially on historical events (which I'm going to have to research now), the story takes place in antebellum New Orleans.
This is not for the faint of heart. It begins with enough whimsy & sweetness (for a 'ghost' story) but gets... frankly, very close to "House of 1000 Corpses" via the artwork of Edward Gorey*. (It takes a lot to turn my stomach - this did it.)
*Artwork is actually by Crab Scrambly- which is awesome.
Based partially on historical events (which I'm going to have to research now), the story takes place in antebellum New Orleans.
This is not for the faint of heart. It begins with enough whimsy & sweetness (for a 'ghost' story) but gets... frankly, very close to "House of 1000 Corpses" via the artwork of Edward Gorey*. (It takes a lot to turn my stomach - this did it.)
*Artwork is actually by Crab Scrambly- which is awesome.
Megan G. (meganrose) reviewed Nightmares & Fairytales Volume 3: 1140 Rue Royale on + 14 more book reviews
An interesting change of pace from the first two books, N&F:1140RR has pretty much nothing to do with the books before it or after it. (The only tie to the rest of the series seems to be Anabelle, and the nuns.)
The writing is great. Valentino always does a good job creating new stories, as well as re-working old ones. The art is perfectly suited for the story, too. Stark black and white, thin, hashed lines. Everyone is spindly and lanky, especially the ghosts.
A great book to pick up.
The writing is great. Valentino always does a good job creating new stories, as well as re-working old ones. The art is perfectly suited for the story, too. Stark black and white, thin, hashed lines. Everyone is spindly and lanky, especially the ghosts.
A great book to pick up.
