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Werewolves of Montpellier
by
Jason
After an omnibus collection of earlier books (Almost Silent) and a new collection of short stories (Low Moon), Jason returns with another full-length, full-color graphic novella his first since the 2008 Eisner Award-winning The Last Musketeer.
Sven, a semi-aimless Scandinavian artist who has ended up in Montpellier, France on a futile romantic pursuit, enjoys nocturnal raid...more
Sven, a semi-aimless Scandinavian artist who has ended up in Montpellier, France on a futile romantic pursuit, enjoys nocturnal raid...more
Paperback, 48 pages
Published
July 20th 2010
by Fantagraphics
(first published 2010)
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His latest book, “Werewolves of Montpellier” (2010) revolves around Sven, an expatriate living in Montpellier, France. By night he’s a thief dressed up in a werewolf costume, by day he longs for Audrey, the girl next door, who is a lesbian and his best friend. The story begins when a photo of Sven in costume appears in the newspaper and the real Brotherhood of Werevolves tries to discover who he is.
The spareness of the stories leave plenty of space for exploring the themes hidden within them. Th...more
The spareness of the stories leave plenty of space for exploring the themes hidden within them. Th...more
Sven dresses up as a werewolf and breaks into peoples places, figuring that if he's caught, the owner will be so surprised or scared that it will give him time to get away. Though there are actual werewolves that go looking for him after someone photographs him and it's published in the paper. Most of the story though is about Sven and his next door neighbor, Audrey, who he falls in love with.
I felt that it was very jumpy and not really a solid story. I think that the fact that the characters ar...more
I felt that it was very jumpy and not really a solid story. I think that the fact that the characters ar...more
I just re-read this this morning after having just watched "Breakfast at Tiffany's" for the first time. There are some clear aspects of tribute, unless I'm seeing things. The entryway to the apartment building definitely. I love Jason; how he can draw two lines, one flat and one short and squiggly, and that is the ocean, with a character stading in front of it saying "It's so big...", and that's all it takes. This is also the closest to a happy ending I think any of his stories has. Correct me i...more
An artist living in Montpellier lives a quiet existence filling his sketchbook with life drawings, playing chess with his friend, going to soirees and meeting girls, and getting drunk. It's a gentle life. And then once a month he dresses up as a werewolf, stalking the rooftops, and breaking into peoples' houses. Then he meets a group of real werewolves who give him the choice - leave and never return or stay and face the consequences...
Jason's newest comic book, in full colour, has moments of w...more
Jason's newest comic book, in full colour, has moments of w...more
I've encountered and enjoyed Jason's comics a couple of times before, but this new story - about Sven, the jewel thief of Montpellier, and his circle of friends - is a particularly impressive tangle of genres, wonderfully paced and handsomely drawn.
The mixture of vague existential threads and very peculiar plots played out by ambivalent animal-head people is quite addictive, so I'll be picking up some Jason collections - perhaps Low Moon next.
The mixture of vague existential threads and very peculiar plots played out by ambivalent animal-head people is quite addictive, so I'll be picking up some Jason collections - perhaps Low Moon next.
This felt like someone had taken every stereotype that's ever existed of the Incomprehensible European Underground Comic Book and had deliberately made an over-the-top omnibus of them all, then put it in my neighborhood library in front of a hidden camera just to get my reaction when trying to do a serious reading of it, for future "Punk'd" style hilarity. Is this really an actual artist who actually exists, or is this the hipster equivalent of those generic snake-filled cans of worms, that anyo...more
Jason! Remember when I kind of hated you? Sorry!
You're like delicious Norwegian candy, and I am grateful. This book was good for a laugh and a sigh -- full of weird little sight gags like when the protagonist puts on a werewolf mask and it looks indiscernible from his own dog-face. Thankfully, not one of your darker works. Now on to a 4-book collection of you. I hope I still like you when that's done.
You're like delicious Norwegian candy, and I am grateful. This book was good for a laugh and a sigh -- full of weird little sight gags like when the protagonist puts on a werewolf mask and it looks indiscernible from his own dog-face. Thankfully, not one of your darker works. Now on to a 4-book collection of you. I hope I still like you when that's done.
This is one of my favorite Jason comics yet. I loved the art and story. It's a short story like most of his others. It doesn't take long to read, but it's amazing. I love how they have a thief and he's use a werewolves disguise so people freak out and don't attack him when he robs them. It's a must read of 2010.
Werewolves: loud, violent, and roaring. Exactly what a Jason comic isn't. It's an understated melancholic tale that feels real to life despite all the characters being his usual expressionless animalhumans that every good Jason comic is despite the vicious beasts in the title.
I dunno. Less exciting than I'd expect something with werewolves to be. If everyone's just hem hawing around, well, where's the fun?
It is in France instead of Vermont. That's a plus.
Montpelier - Vermont
Montpellier - France.
What a difference an L makes.
It is in France instead of Vermont. That's a plus.
Montpelier - Vermont
Montpellier - France.
What a difference an L makes.
i liked this more then the last Jason book i read. the ending feels sudden, but it doesn't take away from the story. i think it makes it funnier that even though everything has changed for the main character, nothing is really different.
Jason's so good at such small stories. Strike that - the stories are actually quite large and genre-agnostic, but his efficiency as a storyteller is potent. I laughed out loud in parts and was enthralled the whole time, brief as it was.
Probably the best comic I've read in the last year-- Jason has a perfect match of humor and pathos, slice-of-life and surreal action. The only book that might be better in 2010 is the last volume of Brian O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim.
Another really good Jason book. The sequence where Sven and Audrey are drunk is the best artistic rendering of inebriation I've ever seen. Slightly confused about the ending. Did anyone else read this? Thoughts?
I really liked this; it's so simple, and yet so much is happening. Everyone talks the way they do in old movies, not a single wasted word. And I love that he's carrying a library card, which plays a role in the story.
My favorite Jason book. This slim volume is a very droll slice-of-life, a low-key relationship drama interspersed with wonderful craziness. As always with Jason, it is what it is, and what it is is pretty awesome.
Another great story from my namesake, Werewolves is a love story about a young burglar who disguises himself as a werewolf, his next-door neighbor and love interest, and the local werewolves who are unhappy about his lycanthropic misrepresentation.
This is one of those comics where I finish reading it and think, "That was pretty good, but I could do that if I could be weird and draw rudimentary unshaded figures."
Another perfect example of Jason's understated absurdity in the study of the banal lives of monsters. Really, it's impossible to have too many books by Jason!
Sweet, poignant comic of jewel theif dog masquerading as a werewolf in love with lesbian Holly Golightly-esque girl dog neighbor.
Not my favorite Jason, but another excellent story from the great writer/artist. I welcome it into the Jason collection.
Another great story from Jason who uses a minimal ammount of dialogue and art to create a nuanced and rich story. Recommended.
Another clever existential work from Jason.
Legitimately funny and touching. This one might have my favorite Jason ending yet. He really has perfected his style.
Again, I enjoy his aesthetic, but I just feel like I'm missing something when it comes to his storytelling.
This guy never ceases to amaze me! I love his elegant, simple comic art. And he tells a compelling story too.
It has its moments, but I still prefer Jason's other work to this one. It left me wanting more.
I almost never laugh out loud when I read, but Jason always jabs at my mind enough to make me crack. The last few pages are brilliant. This is one of his best yet, along with Left Bank Gang.
This book was so cute! I loved the story it was silly and touching.
oh jason, so sad always so sad, but i love your work!
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