Grimm Fairy Tales Vols. 1 & 2

Grimm Fairy Tales #1-2

by Ralph Tedesco, Raven Gregory, Tommy Castillo

Zenescope's Grimm Fairy Tales has quickly become one of the most intriguing and best selling comic books in the world. By exploring a much darker side of the infamous fables you heard as a child these classic tales are retold and re-imagined with a terrifying twist you'll simply love as an adult! Includes GRIMM FAIRY TALES #1-12, GRIMM FAIRY TALES #1 2007 Annual short stories LEGACY and TIMEPIECE, cover gallery, additional exclusive artwork by David Seidman and Nick Marks.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Comics

376 pages, Trade Paperback - hardback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Lost Planet Airman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Being a completionist -- this volume contains the 2007 Annual stories, somewhat important as they introduce Belinda, the nasty counterpoint to Dr. Sela Mathers.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Different. I think I like these but I am curious most about this overall plotline that seems to be slowly unfolding. Who is this woman sharing these stories and why? Part Grimm fairy tales, some with a twist, that seem to be teaching modern-day lessons to those in a similar situation. It's interesting to see unfold. I think this works well as a graphic novel. The art I am less sure of. Some of the eyes weird me out. And the women! Lol! A mature graphic novel for sure. Best for older teens-adults.

[A'ledyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was very misogynist. None of the stories were particularly inventive, I felt like the artist had never seen an actual female body in their lives(most of the women were super muscular and busty, yet had 15 inch waists...)

[Highland G · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really surprised me, if you can look past the mediocre art that loves to focus on T&A, its really a well told series of stories.

[Zack · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this series is good but it had potential to be so much more. It starts out really strong incorporating the actual Grimm's fairy tales into the storytelling but kind of abandons that as the series goes on. The biggest issue I have with it is that every woman you see, whether heroine or heroine addict is drawn in the likeness of a porn star with the outfit to match. There is no actual nudity in the comics but its a very blurry line in some cases with only a conveniently located arm or leg preventing an NC-17 rating. I really believe this detracts from what is otherwise a pretty entertaining story. I would say the theme is kind of a blend between the Bone comics and the Sandman graphic novels but doesn't quite capture the magic of either, not bad but I wouldn't read it again.

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

First of all, the 'Grimm' in the title is not a name, but an adjective. A friend gave this to me because she knew I wanted to read Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales; she was misled in an Amazon description and got this for me. A graphic novel loosely based on Brothers Grimm's tales, the characters seem to undergo the same basic plot points, then ending either or both in bloodshed/nudity. Although predictable, this volume is hilarious. I like to keep it around just to spark conversation.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing! fell in love immediately ! the moment i picked it up for the first time got me enchanted!

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I liked the ideas behind the collection, I thought some of the graphics were a bit too gory, especially in all it's colorful richness.