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. View all 3 comments. Nice, but light reading. I'll probably buy Volume 2 when it's available.
Jan 05, Andrew rated it really liked it. Sep 19, Stewart Tame rated it it was ok. 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 separatel I'm kind of sad that I didn't like this. 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. 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.
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Nov 18, Quentin Wallace rated it liked it. 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 f 3. 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, Yolanda Sfetsos rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Fans of the Penny Dreadful series. 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.
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Sir Malcolm's search for Mina and his trek to Africa were all revealed in the show. 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.
Jul 03, Erin Dunn rated it liked it. 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. Feb 03, C. Edmunds rated it it was amazing Shelves: 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.
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 ser Reading this prequel of a graphic novel just makes me remember why I loved the show so much. 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.
Oct 18, Tiffany rated it liked it. 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.
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Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards [45]. Outstanding Main Title Theme Music. Best Actress — Television Series Drama. I was so upset when the series I was so upset when the series ended and left everyone so up in the air. It fills the void and the illustrations are beautiful. Can't wait for the next book. A worthy adaptation of the show. Its just a shame this story isnt being told in live action. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. The show Penny Dreadful had some of the best writing on television. This is not carried over in the comic.
An interesting story for sure, but the dialogue leaves a lot to be desired. I loved the tv show and was so sad it ended. This book is a great continuation. Not completely perfect but good. I look forward to the next one. Images were beautiful and very life like. I only read a few pages of it. I couldn't get past the awful artwork. Let me start this review by stating this is the one and only graphic novel I have ever read. I loved the Penny Dreadful TV series so much, I wanted to continue the story, so advance ordered this novel.
Sadly, I hated everything about it.
The art was muddy and dark, and in too many places it was impossible to figure out what was being shown. The plot and secrets revealed made absolutely no sense.
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It was a total waste of my time and money, and a discredit to the Penny Dreadful universe. I have loved penny dreadful from the beginning, the dialogue, acting, cinematography everything was top notch, well in the show that is. The comic book was such a let down, the art was beautiful but not much else. Since we were robbed of anymore seasons of the show, the comics are a way to live out season 4 which in theory would be nice.
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