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Penny Dreadful
Penny Dreadful, Vol. 1
The hit TV series is presented in comics for the first time! This prequel reveals the terrifying events that led Vanessa to try and find her missing childhood friend, Mina Harker, and exposes the true nature of the vampiric monsters infesting Victorian London. Beautifully realized by Louie De Martinis, and written by the scriptwriters of the hit show!
Will collect the first series of issues published in 2016. The exact number of issues is still unknown.
Will collect the first series of issues published in 2016. The exact number of issues is still unknown.
128 pages, Paperback
First published February 22, 2017
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July 7, 2018
I’m crazy about Penny Dreadful. The television show somehow combines the story of Frankenstein with that of Dracula and The Picture of Dorian Gray. It’s a phenomenal piece of writing, and the acting, costumes and set designs are perfect.
It's one big gothic drama
However, they ended it all too quickly. The fourth season was cancelled and they had to conclude or the plot lines in two episodes at the end of season three. It was a disaster. It didn’t really make any sense and nothing got answered. That could never be rectified, though this expands on some of the things left out of season one. Namely, what happened to Jonathan Harker. We know he dies prior to the show, but not how. So it was good to see how it slotted into the timeline.
There is a good plot thread in here, though I wouldn’t bother with it if you’ve not seen the show. This is far too short to stand on its own two feet, and besides, I’m not really sure if it’s going to continue after the first six issues. The story felt very much wrapped up by the end here. It could easily have been paced out a bit better if we saw some of Ethan’s origins or that of Doctor Frankenstein.
And why wait so long? This should have come out during the gap between season one and two!
It's one big gothic drama
However, they ended it all too quickly. The fourth season was cancelled and they had to conclude or the plot lines in two episodes at the end of season three. It was a disaster. It didn’t really make any sense and nothing got answered. That could never be rectified, though this expands on some of the things left out of season one. Namely, what happened to Jonathan Harker. We know he dies prior to the show, but not how. So it was good to see how it slotted into the timeline.
There is a good plot thread in here, though I wouldn’t bother with it if you’ve not seen the show. This is far too short to stand on its own two feet, and besides, I’m not really sure if it’s going to continue after the first six issues. The story felt very much wrapped up by the end here. It could easily have been paced out a bit better if we saw some of Ethan’s origins or that of Doctor Frankenstein.
And why wait so long? This should have come out during the gap between season one and two!
January 30, 2021
I loved this TV Series and was excited to see what this graphic novel was like, it's a prequel which reveals the events that led Vanessa to try and find her missing childhood friend, Mina Harker, and exposes the true nature of the vampires infesting Victorian London.
There's very little dialogue in this.
I read it in like 20 minutes, it's so short and not well thought out.
I've given it two stars because of the illustrations and well..Eva Green.. :P
There's very little dialogue in this.
I read it in like 20 minutes, it's so short and not well thought out.
I've given it two stars because of the illustrations and well..Eva Green.. :P
November 3, 2017
The artwork for this was really interesting but the color was so dark that I could barely see what was happening. I always wanted to watch the tv series but since I have commitment issues I never got around to it. Seeing Eva Green portrayed in a graphic novel was soooo cool and she was captured perfectly.
September 19, 2017
I'm kind of sad that I didn't like this. I've heard good things about the TV series, but this graphic novel isn't exactly an enticing sample ...
I suppose it may be more meaningful for those who've already seen the show. It's supposedly a prequel to it, according to the cover. But a book should be able to stand on its own, and if it can't, it is, by definition, lame. If the book needs the series to be comprehensible, then it should be included as a DVD extra on season one, not published separately.
The story could have been interesting. It basically ties in with Bram Stoker's Dracula, but Dracula himself doesn't appear in it, but we get the Harkers among other characters. I've never actually read the original, but the references aren't too hard to pick up on. Anyway, vampires, people die, atmosphere to burn, etc. The characters are interesting, but that's about it. The story doesn't really end, but it probably does a decent job of leading into the TV show.
The art is long on mood and short on pretty much everything else. There's some basic layouts and linework, but they're all muddied and buried under layers of shadow and dark colors. It's difficult to tell what's happening in some places. At one point, the characters enter a dining room lit by candles. A vampire attacks. They fight for about a page, mostly closeups, and then suddenly the house is on fire. Presumably a candle or two got knocked over? It would have been nice to see this, comics famously being a visual medium and all.
After the story, there are a couple of essays about the casting of some of the characters, which fans of the show should appreciate. I really have a hard time imagining that anyone who isn't already a fan of the series will appreciate this. Not recommended.
I suppose it may be more meaningful for those who've already seen the show. It's supposedly a prequel to it, according to the cover. But a book should be able to stand on its own, and if it can't, it is, by definition, lame. If the book needs the series to be comprehensible, then it should be included as a DVD extra on season one, not published separately.
The story could have been interesting. It basically ties in with Bram Stoker's Dracula, but Dracula himself doesn't appear in it, but we get the Harkers among other characters. I've never actually read the original, but the references aren't too hard to pick up on. Anyway, vampires, people die, atmosphere to burn, etc. The characters are interesting, but that's about it. The story doesn't really end, but it probably does a decent job of leading into the TV show.
The art is long on mood and short on pretty much everything else. There's some basic layouts and linework, but they're all muddied and buried under layers of shadow and dark colors. It's difficult to tell what's happening in some places. At one point, the characters enter a dining room lit by candles. A vampire attacks. They fight for about a page, mostly closeups, and then suddenly the house is on fire. Presumably a candle or two got knocked over? It would have been nice to see this, comics famously being a visual medium and all.
After the story, there are a couple of essays about the casting of some of the characters, which fans of the show should appreciate. I really have a hard time imagining that anyone who isn't already a fan of the series will appreciate this. Not recommended.
November 8, 2017
Nice, but light reading. I'll probably buy Volume 2 when it's available. Review available here: http://tesatorul.blogspot.ro/2017/07/...
January 1, 2021
5/5 ⭐️
I remember watching the first season and really enjoying it, and the comic was just as good. I also loved at the end how we got to know more about the creatures and Vanessa Ives.
I remember watching the first season and really enjoying it, and the comic was just as good. I also loved at the end how we got to know more about the creatures and Vanessa Ives.
September 8, 2019
This is a very ambitious book that serves as a prequel to the terrific television series. The art and prose both get a bit murky and difficult to follow and the pacing seems a little odd, but when they mesh and fire on all cylinders it's really spectacular. I'd say you should have to watch the show first to get a handle on it.
March 13, 2022
Simpatico, bei disegni.
Avendo visto la serie il fumetto non ha suspence, però rimane una lettura piacevole, ma nulla più.
Avendo visto la serie il fumetto non ha suspence, però rimane una lettura piacevole, ma nulla più.
November 19, 2016
3.5 stars
This series serves as a prequel to the first season of the tv series Penny Dreadful. We find out some interesting things such as more about what happened with Sir Malcolm in Africa and the fates of Jonathan Harker, Quincy Morris and Lucy Westenra. The series ends just as they meet up with the gunslinging Ethan.
Overall this wasn't bad, although the art was distracting to me. It was a very abstract style and at times I lost track of exactly what was happening because it was hard to tell from the art.
Overall not bad and a nice addition to the tv show, which I enjoyed. I watched every episode until the rather abrupt ending and this comic series does fill in some holes and answer some questions. If you're a fan of the show you really should check this one out, but if you've never seen the show I'm sure this would just confuse you.
This series serves as a prequel to the first season of the tv series Penny Dreadful. We find out some interesting things such as more about what happened with Sir Malcolm in Africa and the fates of Jonathan Harker, Quincy Morris and Lucy Westenra. The series ends just as they meet up with the gunslinging Ethan.
Overall this wasn't bad, although the art was distracting to me. It was a very abstract style and at times I lost track of exactly what was happening because it was hard to tell from the art.
Overall not bad and a nice addition to the tv show, which I enjoyed. I watched every episode until the rather abrupt ending and this comic series does fill in some holes and answer some questions. If you're a fan of the show you really should check this one out, but if you've never seen the show I'm sure this would just confuse you.
May 19, 2017
My husband and I LOVED Penny Dreadful, and Vanessa Ives is one of the darkest most intriguing characters I've had the pleasure of meeting. Sure, she's got flaws and there's that pesky possession thing, but she's fascinating.
So when I found out about this prequel volume, of course I wanted to read it. And I did, in one sitting.
I have to be honest, asides from Jonathan Harker--plus Lucy and Quincey--there's not much new material. Sir Malcolm's search for Mina and his trek to Africa were all revealed in the show. Yet. Yet, there was something really compelling about this comic book. And the art style is so beautiful, the colours so vibrant, that I couldn't look away.
It's a stunning visual display that leads nicely into the show.
If you're a fan, you'll probably get a kick out of it. If you're not, you'll probably find it pointless. Me, I thought it was definitely worth reading.
So when I found out about this prequel volume, of course I wanted to read it. And I did, in one sitting.
I have to be honest, asides from Jonathan Harker--plus Lucy and Quincey--there's not much new material. Sir Malcolm's search for Mina and his trek to Africa were all revealed in the show. Yet. Yet, there was something really compelling about this comic book. And the art style is so beautiful, the colours so vibrant, that I couldn't look away.
It's a stunning visual display that leads nicely into the show.
If you're a fan, you'll probably get a kick out of it. If you're not, you'll probably find it pointless. Me, I thought it was definitely worth reading.
January 4, 2020
For me, this graphic novel felt extremely rushed. The story's plot was also very underwhelming and simplistic. It does not rise to the quality of the TV show, unfortunately. Also, I cannot explain what happened to the dialogue, it had moments when it was great and moments when it... wasn't. It was just MEH.
October 24, 2019
Vilšanās! Ļoti patika seriāls,bet komikss ir meh.
January 17, 2021
Really loved this prequel to the TV show.
This graphic novel shows us more information about Mina and what happened to her before Sir Malcolm started looking for her. The illustrations are awesome, it’s really easy to follow and flows really well.
I’ll happily look at Eva Green all day 🙈🔥❤️
This graphic novel shows us more information about Mina and what happened to her before Sir Malcolm started looking for her. The illustrations are awesome, it’s really easy to follow and flows really well.
I’ll happily look at Eva Green all day 🙈🔥❤️
March 15, 2021
Omgg pretty amazing! A weird twist but i kinda expect that
July 4, 2016
This was okay for an issue 1. Not a lot happened. It's a super short read and there isn't very many words. The artwork is fine, but nothing groundbreaking. This seems to be more of a novelty item for fans of the show. I received this in a horror block box and I don't think I would buy any more myself honestly. I do like the show though.
February 3, 2018
Reading this prequel of a graphic novel just makes me remember why I loved the show so much. It was dark, layered, set in Victorian England plus there are Vampires.
We never got the real deal as to how Vanessa Ives and Sir Malcolm and Sembene were a "team" before Ethan Chandler got added into it, as played out in Season 1 of the TV series on Showtime. But while some of the subplots in the graphic novel, concerning Mina, Malcom's guilt over his son Peter's death, was shown and addressed in the series, it was an added treat in this graphic novel to have met Mina's husband, Jonathan Harker, who was also the realtor in the original Bram Stoker novel who sold Dracula Carfax Abbey and enabled him to have a hiding place in London. Along with his inclusion was the numerous female vampires that were at this supposed leader's beckon call.
Of course that now that the series has ended, we knew that all of this "problem" with Mina was a ploy to get Vanessa into the picture and the main antagonist or the Big Bad that was revealed in Season 3 and only hinted here in the graphic novel, is none other than the most enigmatic and powerful literary character of a Vampire, we all know, and love as Dracula.
I would have wanted this prequel be the actual start of the series and not the drafting of Ethan Chandler, as played by Josh Hartnett in the series. But beggars can't be choosers. We only get what we can. And a more details into the mythology of the series, is what you will be getting should you decide to pick this graphic novel up.
If you are a fan of the series, get it. If you didn't like how the series ended, I still think you need to get it and let it inspire you to write and to envision perhaps of a Demimonde of your own devising and write out your own penny dreadful.
We never got the real deal as to how Vanessa Ives and Sir Malcolm and Sembene were a "team" before Ethan Chandler got added into it, as played out in Season 1 of the TV series on Showtime. But while some of the subplots in the graphic novel, concerning Mina, Malcom's guilt over his son Peter's death, was shown and addressed in the series, it was an added treat in this graphic novel to have met Mina's husband, Jonathan Harker, who was also the realtor in the original Bram Stoker novel who sold Dracula Carfax Abbey and enabled him to have a hiding place in London. Along with his inclusion was the numerous female vampires that were at this supposed leader's beckon call.
Of course that now that the series has ended, we knew that all of this "problem" with Mina was a ploy to get Vanessa into the picture and the main antagonist or the Big Bad that was revealed in Season 3 and only hinted here in the graphic novel, is none other than the most enigmatic and powerful literary character of a Vampire, we all know, and love as Dracula.
I would have wanted this prequel be the actual start of the series and not the drafting of Ethan Chandler, as played by Josh Hartnett in the series. But beggars can't be choosers. We only get what we can. And a more details into the mythology of the series, is what you will be getting should you decide to pick this graphic novel up.
If you are a fan of the series, get it. If you didn't like how the series ended, I still think you need to get it and let it inspire you to write and to envision perhaps of a Demimonde of your own devising and write out your own penny dreadful.
July 17, 2017
First of all I should admit that I haven't actually watched any of the Penny Dreadful series as yet but they are on my list. Having said that I don't feel like it is a necessity as this takes places prior to the first of the series (as far as I can tell anyway) so leads into the series rather than spinning off from it. I loved the gothic nature of the story and how it seemed to pull inspiration from the many classic tales that can be found in that genre without having to rely on them. In all honesty I'm now torn as to whether I follow the graphic novels or delve into the tv series that inspired it.
October 18, 2018
I admit I have yet to watch the TV series that this is based on, but I really want to. So this being a prequel to the show I thought it might be good to start with this graphic novel. Does it give a background for the characters? I couldn't tell you. It seems like for a few it might a little. I did like the art style, it seemed like the whole story was stylized to look like a memory or a dream (or nightmare). Dark colours, lots of shading, hazy images and ancient symbols are all mashed together.
I was entertained for the most part. It does however make me want to put a fire under my butt and watch the show.
I was entertained for the most part. It does however make me want to put a fire under my butt and watch the show.
December 16, 2020
After Mina Harker goes missing, Vanessa Ives is brought to a remote manse to find her. But Mina has been changed, and Jonathan Harker is more than willing to take matters into his own hands.
The art in this volume was absolutely gorgeous. As a prequel, I was hoping for more of Vanessa backstory, whereas this felt more like a Dracula retelling. I wish the vampire lore had been more integrated into the Penny Dreadful universe like Dorian Gray and Frankenstein were. This was a little light on story, but an entertaining read for Penny Dreadful fans.
The art in this volume was absolutely gorgeous. As a prequel, I was hoping for more of Vanessa backstory, whereas this felt more like a Dracula retelling. I wish the vampire lore had been more integrated into the Penny Dreadful universe like Dorian Gray and Frankenstein were. This was a little light on story, but an entertaining read for Penny Dreadful fans.
April 15, 2023
3.5 stars.
A short and simple prequel story. I would’ve liked a little more complexity, but either way it made me want to rewatch the show. There’s nothing like it and I miss it. I do love the colour choices for the lighting; there are some very pretty panels! Also love how the drawings look exactly like the actors.
A short and simple prequel story. I would’ve liked a little more complexity, but either way it made me want to rewatch the show. There’s nothing like it and I miss it. I do love the colour choices for the lighting; there are some very pretty panels! Also love how the drawings look exactly like the actors.
June 8, 2018
A good prequel though a bit short. Seeing how things came to play almost directly before the events of Episode 1 is nice. Often wondered what happened to Jonathan.
Wish it was a little longer and touched more upon Vanessas childhood with Mina.
Wish it was a little longer and touched more upon Vanessas childhood with Mina.
December 22, 2017
not too great, honestly.
February 23, 2018
Beautiful art, wanted it to be longer and more fleshed out
April 15, 2024
2.5 Stars
Some good moments, and I did find myself being intrigued enough to want to watch a bit of the show (I haven’t seen it before) but I wasn’t a fan of the art.
Sometimes it felt jumpy or unclear, and strangely “fake”, like it was all sketches with heavy digital effects.
Dialogue was pretty good, overall story as well.
Didn’t really do it for me completely, though.
Some good moments, and I did find myself being intrigued enough to want to watch a bit of the show (I haven’t seen it before) but I wasn’t a fan of the art.
Sometimes it felt jumpy or unclear, and strangely “fake”, like it was all sketches with heavy digital effects.
Dialogue was pretty good, overall story as well.
Didn’t really do it for me completely, though.
January 26, 2019
I wanted more intricate drawing in this prequel to the tv series. I found a lot of the artwork to spare and atmospheric. Maybe graphic novels aren't the place to look for the images I see in my head?
October 16, 2017
If you liked the tv series (I did, immensely) you will like this!
September 24, 2021
Penny Dreadful Volume 1 is a visually striking but messy prequel that introduces some interesting new elements to the world of the show but ultimately just isn't that good.
Louie De Martinis' art absolutely overwhelms this 5-issue miniseries. It's definitely the aspect of it that will stick with me the longest, although not necessarily in a good way. It's absolutely beautiful -- each page seems to take on a different main color, so as you flip through you see a page covered in green, blue, red, yellow, purple, etc. Blood splatters pop off the page, arcane symbols are scattered about, it's much closer to a work of art than I typically see in a comic book.
The downside of the art is that it's often very difficult to make out what's actually happening. The only aspects of the image that are actually detailed are faces that look like they're traced directly from the show. Often faces are obscured in shadow, making it hard to tell who is speaking or performing an action, and the difference between traced and un-traced faces is stark.
It's a shame it's so hard to decipher the images, because some aspects of the story actually seem like a good fit for the Penny Dreadful universe. Set directly before the first episode of the show, we find Vanessa, Malcolm, and Sembene seeking out Mina by going to her husband, Jonathan Harker. Having watched the series, there's good contrast between the characters as they're written here and how they grow over the course of the show and even the first season. We also get some backstory of Malcolm in Africa, as he struggles with Peter's fate and gets closer to Sembene. The drag on the story is mostly the new American character who clearly is meant to fill the role of Ethan (who the characters haven't met yet at this point). Just another mustachioed American gunslinger with love problems that seemed to similar to Ethan for my taste.
The collected Volume 1 also contains some extras, including an alternative cover gallery, a few part pieces from a Tumblr contest the show ran, and two behind the scenes articles about vampires and Vanessa that are pulled from the book "The Art and Making of Penny Dreadful". There's nothing mind-blowing here, but I thought learning how they found the right person to play the part of the vampire was interesting.
Overall, I didn't love this series. The art made it hard to follow and not all the new characters worked. But if you're a Penny Dreadful diehard there is a somewhat interesting story here that answers some questions and fills in some gaps, accompanied by some gorgeous art that's easier to appreciate when you're not trying to follow the story.
Louie De Martinis' art absolutely overwhelms this 5-issue miniseries. It's definitely the aspect of it that will stick with me the longest, although not necessarily in a good way. It's absolutely beautiful -- each page seems to take on a different main color, so as you flip through you see a page covered in green, blue, red, yellow, purple, etc. Blood splatters pop off the page, arcane symbols are scattered about, it's much closer to a work of art than I typically see in a comic book.
The downside of the art is that it's often very difficult to make out what's actually happening. The only aspects of the image that are actually detailed are faces that look like they're traced directly from the show. Often faces are obscured in shadow, making it hard to tell who is speaking or performing an action, and the difference between traced and un-traced faces is stark.
It's a shame it's so hard to decipher the images, because some aspects of the story actually seem like a good fit for the Penny Dreadful universe. Set directly before the first episode of the show, we find Vanessa, Malcolm, and Sembene seeking out Mina by going to her husband, Jonathan Harker. Having watched the series, there's good contrast between the characters as they're written here and how they grow over the course of the show and even the first season. We also get some backstory of Malcolm in Africa, as he struggles with Peter's fate and gets closer to Sembene. The drag on the story is mostly the new American character who clearly is meant to fill the role of Ethan (who the characters haven't met yet at this point). Just another mustachioed American gunslinger with love problems that seemed to similar to Ethan for my taste.
The collected Volume 1 also contains some extras, including an alternative cover gallery, a few part pieces from a Tumblr contest the show ran, and two behind the scenes articles about vampires and Vanessa that are pulled from the book "The Art and Making of Penny Dreadful". There's nothing mind-blowing here, but I thought learning how they found the right person to play the part of the vampire was interesting.
Overall, I didn't love this series. The art made it hard to follow and not all the new characters worked. But if you're a Penny Dreadful diehard there is a somewhat interesting story here that answers some questions and fills in some gaps, accompanied by some gorgeous art that's easier to appreciate when you're not trying to follow the story.
January 1, 2022
Overview:
I absolutely loved Penny Dreadful and was one of the millions of fans who were betrayed by the TV show following its unexpected cancellation. I had no idea this comic book series existed, but I became thrilled all over again when I saw it. After all, the HBO showrunner's strange finale was heartbreaking, not to mention the series' major star.
What follows is not a spoiler since the TV show has ended, so it's no surprise that Vanessa finally found peace in death when Ethan fatally shot her at the end of Penny Dreadful's third and final season. This was an unpleasant resolution for viewers, not just because of Ethan and Vanessa's love but also because he was meant to be her protector, not her tormentor. Any similarity to Jon Snow and Daenerys' terrible conclusion in Game of Thrones is purely coincidental.
Titan Comics' Penny Dreadful Comic Book Series was developed in collaboration with Showtime. There are two major arcs in the comic book series. The first, which debuted on May 11, 2016, comprises five issues and serves as a prelude to the first season.
So I'm beginning with the second arc, which was released in 2017 and referred to the events of the TV series, in which I was able to revisit several memorable sequences from the show in this first book. Despite the stunning graphics, the comic book cuts and skips several key talks and scenes, which may disappoint fans since the books are short and to the point.
Pros: The graphics are fantastic and reminds of the TV series. Furthermore, the creators took great care to provide a section at the end of each volume dedicated to trivia from TV and comic book series.
Cons: Despite loving the series, the reading experience was completely different and less than hoped. Rather than excluding events from the TV show, the comic book might have expanded beyond television production.
What follows is not a spoiler since the TV show has ended, so it's no surprise that Vanessa finally found peace in death when Ethan fatally shot her at the end of Penny Dreadful's third and final season. This was an unpleasant resolution for viewers, not just because of Ethan and Vanessa's love but also because he was meant to be her protector, not her tormentor. Any similarity to Jon Snow and Daenerys' terrible conclusion in Game of Thrones is purely coincidental.
Titan Comics' Penny Dreadful Comic Book Series was developed in collaboration with Showtime. There are two major arcs in the comic book series. The first, which debuted on May 11, 2016, comprises five issues and serves as a prelude to the first season.
So I'm beginning with the second arc, which was released in 2017 and referred to the events of the TV series, in which I was able to revisit several memorable sequences from the show in this first book. Despite the stunning graphics, the comic book cuts and skips several key talks and scenes, which may disappoint fans since the books are short and to the point.
Pros: The graphics are fantastic and reminds of the TV series. Furthermore, the creators took great care to provide a section at the end of each volume dedicated to trivia from TV and comic book series.
Cons: Despite loving the series, the reading experience was completely different and less than hoped. Rather than excluding events from the TV show, the comic book might have expanded beyond television production.
July 19, 2021
This five issue prequel to the first season of Penny Dreadful finds Malcom, Sembene, and Vanessa on the hunt for Mina. Along the way, they encounter some familiar literary faces, and we get some flashbacks to see exactly how all these characters' pasts intersect.
Having your comic written by the script writers of the show means that these five issues get to flesh out parts of the story we didn't see on screen without having to worry about contradicting what we know is going to happen next. So here we get to see what happened to some of the other Dracula characters that we didn't see during the show itself, as well as a flashback to Malcolm's time in Africa that was probably out of the show's budget. It all comes full circle, wrapping up on the final page with a very familiar face that sets the stage for the show to get started.
The artwork's probably the main drawback here. It's very atmospheric, and I enjoyed the depictions of the characters - they're not photorealistic, but they're very clearly who they're meant to be without being copies of promotional material. Artist Louis De Martini uses shadows to great effect, but it can sometimes make it impossible to tell what's going on, especially when things get hectic in the fight scenes.
If you're not a fan of the show, I'm not really sure why you'd pick it up, honestly. But if you are, you'll get a lot of mileage out of this - as long as you can decipher what's happening.
Having your comic written by the script writers of the show means that these five issues get to flesh out parts of the story we didn't see on screen without having to worry about contradicting what we know is going to happen next. So here we get to see what happened to some of the other Dracula characters that we didn't see during the show itself, as well as a flashback to Malcolm's time in Africa that was probably out of the show's budget. It all comes full circle, wrapping up on the final page with a very familiar face that sets the stage for the show to get started.
The artwork's probably the main drawback here. It's very atmospheric, and I enjoyed the depictions of the characters - they're not photorealistic, but they're very clearly who they're meant to be without being copies of promotional material. Artist Louis De Martini uses shadows to great effect, but it can sometimes make it impossible to tell what's going on, especially when things get hectic in the fight scenes.
If you're not a fan of the show, I'm not really sure why you'd pick it up, honestly. But if you are, you'll get a lot of mileage out of this - as long as you can decipher what's happening.
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