In the second of our posts prompted by March's Comixology submit sale we focus on books that have mythical elements, that are sometimes a bit fairy tale and sometimes a bit horror.
Supernatural
Who Needs the Moon - there's a vampire in Kingsford and the townsfolk don't know anything about it. Enter a werewolf, who can do something about it. The art in this is intelligent - something I rarely say. The colour palette and panel layout tell the story more than the words. In fact, many panels have no words, but there is never a problem in understanding what you are seeing. This is a great and challenging (in the best way) comic that really does deserve your attention.
Art and writing: Todd McCullough
Publisher: Self published
Ink and Thunder - three supernatural short stories written and drawn by Becky Cloonan. These are beautiful and inspiring and sumptuous. All three have a feeling of immense sadness and yearning about them. Cloonan is a professional storyteller and these have to be three of her best.
Writing and art: Becky Cloonan
Publisher: Self published
Fairy tales
The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts - I haven't read much of this but it looks impressive. Paraphrased from the comixology description:
This is a classic collection of martial arts parables. The stories feature demons, insects, birds, cats and more. They may seem whimiscal but they contain essential teachings that offer insight into the fundamental principles of martial arts. This graphic novel is based on Issai Chozanshi's eighteenth century text.
It's in black and white and has a classic Japanese art style.
Adaptation: Sean Michael Wilson
Translation: William Scott Wilson
Art: Michiru Morikawa
Original writer: Issai Chozanshi
Publisher: Shambhala publications
Twas the Night Before Krampus - This is a black and white book about the Christmas Eve fight between St Nicholas and the evil Krampus. This is a rather unique and creepy Christmas story. Not suitable for kids.
Writer: Ben Avery
Art: Tim Baron
Publisher: Lifesize Monster Ghost
The Order of Dagonet - this is written by Jeremy Whitley (he who wrote the amazing Princeless). Mythological creatures of ancient Britain return and knights have to be found. Although created by Americans, it's got a really British voice and a really good handle on British folklore. N.B: this wasn't part of the sale but I've included it because it is an independent comic.
Writer: Jeremy Whitley
Art: Jason Strutz
Publisher: Action Lab Comics
I've tagged all of these as age mature as although older teens would probably like them, they have a bit too much to them be considered age: general.
Supernatural
Who Needs the Moon - there's a vampire in Kingsford and the townsfolk don't know anything about it. Enter a werewolf, who can do something about it. The art in this is intelligent - something I rarely say. The colour palette and panel layout tell the story more than the words. In fact, many panels have no words, but there is never a problem in understanding what you are seeing. This is a great and challenging (in the best way) comic that really does deserve your attention.
Art and writing: Todd McCullough
Publisher: Self published
Ink and Thunder - three supernatural short stories written and drawn by Becky Cloonan. These are beautiful and inspiring and sumptuous. All three have a feeling of immense sadness and yearning about them. Cloonan is a professional storyteller and these have to be three of her best.
Writing and art: Becky Cloonan
Publisher: Self published
Fairy tales
The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts - I haven't read much of this but it looks impressive. Paraphrased from the comixology description:
This is a classic collection of martial arts parables. The stories feature demons, insects, birds, cats and more. They may seem whimiscal but they contain essential teachings that offer insight into the fundamental principles of martial arts. This graphic novel is based on Issai Chozanshi's eighteenth century text.
It's in black and white and has a classic Japanese art style.
Adaptation: Sean Michael Wilson
Translation: William Scott Wilson
Art: Michiru Morikawa
Original writer: Issai Chozanshi
Publisher: Shambhala publications
Twas the Night Before Krampus - This is a black and white book about the Christmas Eve fight between St Nicholas and the evil Krampus. This is a rather unique and creepy Christmas story. Not suitable for kids.
Writer: Ben Avery
Art: Tim Baron
Publisher: Lifesize Monster Ghost
The Order of Dagonet - this is written by Jeremy Whitley (he who wrote the amazing Princeless). Mythological creatures of ancient Britain return and knights have to be found. Although created by Americans, it's got a really British voice and a really good handle on British folklore. N.B: this wasn't part of the sale but I've included it because it is an independent comic.
Writer: Jeremy Whitley
Art: Jason Strutz
Publisher: Action Lab Comics
I've tagged all of these as age mature as although older teens would probably like them, they have a bit too much to them be considered age: general.
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