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Fraggle Rock #2
Fraggle Rock Tails and Tales
Cover by David Petersen Archaia and The Jim Henson Company are proud to present the next volume in the continuing collection of brand-new, all-original Fraggle Rock comic book stories! Once again, travel back down to Fraggle Rock with Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red as they experience all-new adventures. Collects issues #1-3 of Fraggle Rock Volume 2.
136 pages, Hardcover
First published April 27, 2011
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June 29, 2016
This collection really touched my heart in several places.
I have always been a fan of Fraggle Rock since I was a little kid. I rediscovered them when I was very ill and bedridden in my late teens. I looked forward to getting together with my best friend and cuddling up to watch The Muppet Show followed up by Fraggle Rock.
The stories are all very true to the original source material from structure to characterization and each story has something to tell you without banging your head into an anvil.
The artwork varies from story to story with different styles and it is all fantastic.
There are several stories which are silly and poignant, but my favourites follow:
Wembley and the Great Dream-Capade opens the collection. It's a silly story about Wembley losing the ability to dream, his dreams being simply "nothing." The story shows each friend trying to help in their own way and it approaches how to help someone with anxiety.
My Gift Is My Song is a beautiful story about listening to the deeper parts of yourself and ignoring the surface doubts.
Boober and the Ghastly Stain is a cute story that shows in a fun way that no matter how well you think you know someone, you're always only seeing the tip of the iceberg.
The Perfect Words is a story which is about creativity and searching and trying so hard to find the giant shiny diamond that you overlook the sapphires at your feet.
But the best piece to me was The Meaning of Life. Even if you don't read the rest of the collection, you should read this one. I may have cried. It's a beautiful story about finding purpose, what you give up, and what is most important.
As an added bonus, all of the covers are collected at the back of the book as well as sketches and notes from each of the artists plus activity pages. The activity pages range from teaching kids how to stretch before exercising to drawing a gorg to making radish flowers.
A great collection. I picked it up at my local library, but will probably buy a copy for my kids at some point.
I have always been a fan of Fraggle Rock since I was a little kid. I rediscovered them when I was very ill and bedridden in my late teens. I looked forward to getting together with my best friend and cuddling up to watch The Muppet Show followed up by Fraggle Rock.
The stories are all very true to the original source material from structure to characterization and each story has something to tell you without banging your head into an anvil.
The artwork varies from story to story with different styles and it is all fantastic.
There are several stories which are silly and poignant, but my favourites follow:
Wembley and the Great Dream-Capade opens the collection. It's a silly story about Wembley losing the ability to dream, his dreams being simply "nothing." The story shows each friend trying to help in their own way and it approaches how to help someone with anxiety.
My Gift Is My Song is a beautiful story about listening to the deeper parts of yourself and ignoring the surface doubts.
Boober and the Ghastly Stain is a cute story that shows in a fun way that no matter how well you think you know someone, you're always only seeing the tip of the iceberg.
The Perfect Words is a story which is about creativity and searching and trying so hard to find the giant shiny diamond that you overlook the sapphires at your feet.
But the best piece to me was The Meaning of Life. Even if you don't read the rest of the collection, you should read this one. I may have cried. It's a beautiful story about finding purpose, what you give up, and what is most important.
As an added bonus, all of the covers are collected at the back of the book as well as sketches and notes from each of the artists plus activity pages. The activity pages range from teaching kids how to stretch before exercising to drawing a gorg to making radish flowers.
A great collection. I picked it up at my local library, but will probably buy a copy for my kids at some point.
November 14, 2015
This second volume of Fraggle Rock stories keeps to the same formula as the first, with sweet enjoyable stories of Fragglekind that keep true to the essence of the concept. I particularly enjoyed the story about Boober doing laundry - it reveals an unexpected depth to him. And the dream sharing story is interesting too - actually there's a bit heavier emphasis on philosophy in this collection (just below the surface, but pretty obvious). But again, if you like Fraggles, this is a great way to get new adventures for them. And if you're not familiar with them, this works as a decent introduction.
August 15, 2016
I'm a sucker for graphic novels, and all things Jim Henson. what a great way to revisit one of my favorite shows from childhood. The introduction describes what Jim Henson wanted to do, wanted to accomplish. Then you read 5-7 short stories about the beloved fraggles. at the end you can read short bios and see sketches from the different comic artists that helped with the book. so glad Maggie picked this at the library. I've loved reading it with her. (I might just have to get the other one out myself)
November 23, 2011
what's not to love about this book? did you not see the series? have you? (it doesn't matter.) this is not a classic literary work, but it is perfect for what it is.
short stories with varied (good art), full of moralizing. if you are looking for a classic graphic novel with one continuous story, you are apt to be disappointed. however, this is the best of the 80's remade for present day. get this one for the kiddies and read a story or two, they'll love it.
short stories with varied (good art), full of moralizing. if you are looking for a classic graphic novel with one continuous story, you are apt to be disappointed. however, this is the best of the 80's remade for present day. get this one for the kiddies and read a story or two, they'll love it.
September 25, 2020
There was some great art in this, particularly in the story about dreams. It was an interesting concept seeing the characters share dreams, and having one of them feel that their dreams are not as good as those of the others. And there’s an amusing story about laundry.
March 18, 2012
Keeps to the spirit of the show, only now we can see their legs. Suitable for kids, but wise for every age group. Give it a read!
August 26, 2014
A trip down memory lane. I don't remember Red being quite so annoying. The artwork is a little more "artsy" than the Fraggle Rock: Classics.
October 25, 2016
Pleasant! Each section of the anthology captures the tone of the show.
December 5, 2011
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