Grimm Fairy Tales Vol. 1
by:
Ralph Tedesco (author)
Joe Tyler (author)
For over two hundred years the powerful stories of the Brothers Grimm have enchanted millions around the world, but there has never been an adaptation as intriguing or provocative as this. Grimm Fairy Tales Volume 1 explores a much darker side of the infamous fables you heard as a child as these...
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For over two hundred years the powerful stories of the Brothers Grimm have enchanted millions around the world, but there has never been an adaptation as intriguing or provocative as this. Grimm Fairy Tales Volume 1 explores a much darker side of the infamous fables you heard as a child as these classic tales are retold and re-imagined with a terrifying twist you'll simply love as an adult. Red Riding Hood is forced to confront the insatiable hunger of a terrifying beast; Cinderella seeks a shocking vengeance for the years of torture she's endured; Hansel & Gretel realize that the problems they left behind at home are nothing compared to the horror that awaits them on their ill-advised journey; A desperate girl makes a deal with the hideous Rumpelstiltskin only to find she may lose much more than she ever imagined; Sleeping Beauty learns that narcissism can be a very gruesome trait to possess and an envious sister finds her extreme measures to capture the man of her dreams may lead to much worse than just heartbreak from the Robber Bridegroom. Collects Grimm Fairy Tales issues #1-6.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780978687403 (097868740X)
ASIN: 097868740X
Publish date: March 15th 2008
Publisher: Zenescope Entertainment
Pages no: 167
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Adult Fiction,
Erotica,
Fairy Tales,
Horror,
Short Stories,
Sequential Art,
Graphic Novels,
Comics,
Graphic Novels Comics,
Comic Book,
Comics Manga
Series: Grimm Fairy Tales (#1)
I was shocked by how quickly this book turned dark and gory and I really enjoyed it. My favorite story out this collection has to be the Pied Piper just the way it was portrayed really well. Cant wait for the next one.
I loved these comics! I like the dark side of the fairy tales and the moral lesson it shows at the end of each story. Also another point I love about the comics is that the present time characters were transported into the fairy tales. Very good series so far and I can't wait to learn more about Sel...
The Grimm fairy tale graphic novel was very interesting story wise but the art was very mature .red riding hood and you the know story but they all have a twist they all start with the main character and they end up finding this story book but red riding hood brining something to grandma she see's...
Interesting concepts, I guess. The art is a little off often. I'm going to give it another volume or two.
Appeal Characteristics: FAIRY TALES, sexy women, horror, gore, intricate plot, mix of charactersI highly enjoyed Grimm. This book isn't the cutesy version that we are fed as children. These are definitely the darker, horrific versions of what probably did ring true in a lot of older lore versions. ...