Anoraknophobia

by Tristan Davies, Nick Newman, Nick Park (Created By)

Wallace's Ping Pong O'Matic Automated Home Leisure System has hiccuped badly during field trials. Then, when the pigeons next door ruin Gromit's washing, man and dog face a hefty bill. So when they see an invitation to attend an Invention Convention-with a big cash prize for the best invention-they have no choice but to enter. So begins Anoraknophobia, which brings the pair face-to-eyepatch with the sinister Herr Doktor Count Baron Napoleon von Strudel, inventor of the Acme Utility Anorak, and his scary, spider-taming wife, Queenie. The so-called von Strudels seem strangely familiar to Wallace, however. And our heroes soon find themselves entangled in Operation S.P.A.R.R.O.W, a diabolically evil plan to brainwash the cream of British brainpower-with serious implications for the future of table tennis and other indoor sports.

Genres: Comics

Hardcover

First published November 5, 1998

Reviews

[William Vaudin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one had an original setting for a Wallace & Gromit story, set in a hotel. But ultimately, this one was "super" fortitude. I barely remember any of the details or characters, and I found it a chore to get through. I guess the running around through the hotel of kind of enjoyable, but it just wasn't worth the slog. Also, why is this call "Anoraknophobia" this has almost nothing to do with spiders.

[Trey Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little more frightening than the first Wallace and Gromit comic, but lots and great and fun inventions in this one.