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wanderaven's review
4.0
It feels nearly impossible to convey my depth of investment in Labyrinth and anything associated with it. Bottom line is that I occupy that territorial field where I feel like I know more about it than anyone else and don't talk about my precious Labyrinth because you have no power over me. It's a condition.
Needless to say, I'm highly skeptical and defensive and dismissive about anything associated. But then I heard that this new series from BOOM! explores Jareth's backstory. So I finally went and set up a pull list at my local (awesome, by the way) comic book store, Black Cat Comics.
Bottom line: I feel that yes, even of you're a hardened and defensive nothing-can-ever-be-as-good-as-the-movie-stop-insulting-me jerk like I am, this series as highly deserving of at least a look. Though Jareth himself won't yet admit that the baby he's telling a story about is himself, this is indeed his backstory. We meet his parents (Vienna, 1797 - I mean, it was impossible that it would be anywhere/anytime else, right?) with gorgeous and appropriate illustrations. I am thoroughly impressed with Spurrier's writing here - even if one didn't read the little interview with him at the end, you'd still know that he's clearly a fan himself and not in a fan-fiction level of writing, but in a could've-been-an-original-writer-on-the-movie sort of way. The characterization of behind-the-scenes-but-still-in-the-movie Jareth and his interactions with the goblins are exacting. The transitions from a scene in the movie to the new backstory is seamless.
Needless to say, I'm hooked and can highly recommend the series (so far!)
Needless to say, I'm highly skeptical and defensive and dismissive about anything associated. But then I heard that this new series from BOOM! explores Jareth's backstory. So I finally went and set up a pull list at my local (awesome, by the way) comic book store, Black Cat Comics.
Bottom line: I feel that yes, even of you're a hardened and defensive nothing-can-ever-be-as-good-as-the-movie-stop-insulting-me jerk like I am, this series as highly deserving of at least a look. Though Jareth himself won't yet admit that the baby he's telling a story about is himself, this is indeed his backstory. We meet his parents (Vienna, 1797 - I mean, it was impossible that it would be anywhere/anytime else, right?) with gorgeous and appropriate illustrations. I am thoroughly impressed with Spurrier's writing here - even if one didn't read the little interview with him at the end, you'd still know that he's clearly a fan himself and not in a fan-fiction level of writing, but in a could've-been-an-original-writer-on-the-movie sort of way. The characterization of behind-the-scenes-but-still-in-the-movie Jareth and his interactions with the goblins are exacting. The transitions from a scene in the movie to the new backstory is seamless.
Needless to say, I'm hooked and can highly recommend the series (so far!)
manth1975's review
5.0
Beautiful
Captures the original perfectly while adding his own feel. I'm looking forward to see it unfolding. Finding out why the gobling king is who he is, is irresistible
Captures the original perfectly while adding his own feel. I'm looking forward to see it unfolding. Finding out why the gobling king is who he is, is irresistible
dtaylorbooks's review
5.0
It’s Jareth backstory. Need I say more? And it’s gorgeous and rich and decadent. The art is wonderful, although I’m not a big fan of this particular variant cover. I’m receiving the subscription covers but you may have seen this cover:
I’m more fond of this one except it’s no longer available. Although if I dig around on eBay I’m sure I can find a copy for not too much over cover price.
Anyway, it’s official fan fiction set during Carnival and it has baby!Jareth and I think I love it. I have 11 more issues to get to me and it’s going to make my year. I can’t wait.
5
I’m more fond of this one except it’s no longer available. Although if I dig around on eBay I’m sure I can find a copy for not too much over cover price.
Anyway, it’s official fan fiction set during Carnival and it has baby!Jareth and I think I love it. I have 11 more issues to get to me and it’s going to make my year. I can’t wait.
5
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