The Monsters in my Tummy

by Roman Dirge

Ever wonder what madness happens inside you during times of
severity and heartbreak? Feels like a war is being waged in your stomach?
There is!! I'll show you the little demons inside as I embody emotions as
the tiny evil creatures that they are. Anyone ever crushed by a loved one
will instantly be able to relate to this inner saga. Brought to you by the
1999 triple Eisner nominated artist of Lenore, Roman Dirge. This book
promises to be slightly disturbing yet funny in it's own special little odd
way.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Horror, Graphic Novels Comics, Poetry, Humor, Sequential Art

48 pages, Paperback

First published October 11, 1999

About the author

Roman Dirge (born on April 29, 1972) is an artist and magician, and the creator of the Lenore comic-book series; he currently lives in Los Angeles, California.

Told by his art teachers that he would never make it as an artist due to his crude style, he quit art and became a full-time magician. After a few years, his passion for art overtook him and he created the comic about Lenore, the Cute Little Dead Girl for Xenophobe magazine. The comic strips were later seen by Dan Vado, president of Slave Labor

Reviews

[Kelly Ewing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow okay great little rhyming short story. Very dark. But a strong battle storyline. I really enjoyed it.
It’s very clear that he helped write Invader Zim, it’s his style.

[Matt Mazenauer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Aww, man. Roman Dirge makes some great comics, but this ain't one. The art is great, well up to his standards, but it's basically a sappy love poem with emotions as organs...

[Itch Iseatingnandos · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great illustrations crap poetry

[Ryan Rossi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A reread.
One of the first comics I read when I was younger, and the first to leave an emotional impact.

[Ophelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four stars for nostalgia and my undying love for Dirges art style. But on rereading it in adulthood, the rhymes are pretty grating.

[Lila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emotions are monsters (and I have to agree) and take over in this really cute poem by Roman Dirge. Absolutely adorable illustrations.

I reserved it thinking it was a creepy children’s book that Merrick and I could enjoy together, but when I received it, I found that it is for young adults. We read it anyway. We both really like monsters.


I do wish the inside illustrations were also in color.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

If ever there were a perfect book to help a person get through the post break-up blues, its Roman Dirge's Monsters in My Tummy. His illustrations wonderfully capture each emotion they are meant to represent and are undercut perfectly with his poetry.

[Arsnoctis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Esiste un mio video su Youtube in cui parlo abbastanza liberamente di Roman Dirge con particolare attenzione ai suoi volumi dedicati a Lenore, ma con cenni anche a questo volume singolare. Link al video

[Emelda · Rating 5 out of 5]

As funny and cute as this book is, I always get a little sad, thinking of past breakups and wrongs.

[Astri · Rating 3 out of 5]

So much angst! While the book is hilarious, it's a bit too whiny for my tastes.

[Karena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this well written book about how emotions can literally break u down after a lost love... Sigh.. Makes me think of my lost love:( Great book.. Fab artwork!!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a fun take on the personification of emotions. Betrayal is pretty darn dead on..

[Benjamin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is short, simple, and extremely satisfying to read. I finished it in under ten minutes, and enjoyed every moment. Take a look.

[Livy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books my Roman Dirge. It's very touching, even though if it rhymes. It's a nice story to read when you're down and your heart is feeling heavy.

[Matt Mazenauer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Love the art, love Roman Dirge, but this hasn't aged well. There's no morsel of wisdom at the heart of this story - it's like reading teenage poetry.

[Punkie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars