ROMANCE

Grimm Myths and Legends

by Raven Gregory
Triano, Matt & Various (illus.). Vol. 3. Zenescope. 2012. 177p. ISBN 9781937068417. $15.99. F
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Fans know and love this series for its modern fairy tales, twisted with sex, blood, and violence. This spin-off not only plays in the same universe but also revisits and expands upon previously told tales. While the amount of blood and the cleavage count remains true to the original, this collection tells new stories without being repetitious. For example, an expanded version of the classic, Beauty and the Beast, takes on a new face (keeping some characters and the same mythology) by following a previously unseen family relative. The Playboy pinup girl of the cover belies the lush artwork and sharp writing found within. Although the book is not appropriate for a juvenile audience, there is a greater depth inside the suggestive cover.
VERDICT This book of fairy tales will appeal to any adult fan of Zenoscope's similar comics, or any fan of dark fairy tales in general.
Reviewed by Tammy Ivins, Francis Marion Univ., Florence, SC , Nov 30, 2012
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