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Bram Stoker's Dracula by John Costanza, Mike Mignola, Roy Thomas, Scott Dunbier, John Nyberg
theshadowplay's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty straightforward adaptation of the 1990's movie of the same name. Mignola's style really works with it though.
jelundberg's review against another edition
5.0
I read this originally when the four-issue limited series was published by Topps (yes, the baseball card people) shortly after the film was released. I’ve always been attracted to Mike Mignola’s art, and his heavy chiaroscuro style was perfect for this adaptation of the Coppola adaptation of Stoker’s novel. I’m so glad IDW has reissued this as a complete graphic novel with remastered colours; it’s even more gorgeous than I remember.
vogelobre's review
4.0
I have not seen the movie this is based on, but I have read the original Dracula multiple times. I did not like many of the changes made to the story and characters. I think Lucy being overtly sexual from the beginning and Mina being in love with the Count/a reincarnation of his wife flattens these characters down and makes them less interesting. Many important and interesting character moments from the book were changed or dropped altogether. Overall the story felt rushed in comic format, I don't know if that's the fault of the comic writer or if the movie has the same problem. Based on story alone this would get 3 stars at most. The massive saving grace for this comic book is Mignola's fantastic artwork with Nyberg's delicious inks. I need to check out more of their stuff, they made flipping through these pages a delightful experience.
jonathancrites's review against another edition
4.0
While reading Bram Stoker’s Dracula earlier this month, I came across this gem of a tie-in to Coppola’s film adaption from the early 90s. I always loved that adaption for some reason and this comic tie-in was written by comics legend Roy Thomas and drawn by none other than Mike
Mignola himself. I think I prefer this era of Mignola’s style -
he still makes use of striking shadows and negative space but also includes more detail than in his later work. Fun read, I would love to to see a version colored by Dave Stewart.
Mignola himself. I think I prefer this era of Mignola’s style -
he still makes use of striking shadows and negative space but also includes more detail than in his later work. Fun read, I would love to to see a version colored by Dave Stewart.
amalieoerbak's review against another edition
5.0
My favourite book and movie as a comic! What could be better than that?
I wish the art was more detailed, other than that it's perfect! Now I need to watch the movie for the 100th time and cry my eyes out.
I wish the art was more detailed, other than that it's perfect! Now I need to watch the movie for the 100th time and cry my eyes out.
tidtiltanker's review against another edition
2.0
Low key forvirrende storyline og følte der næsten manglede nogle sider i bogen, for bedre at forklare sammenhængen mellem de forskellige dele af historien? Men super seje illustrationer
unrealpunk's review against another edition
4.75
This is a review of Dracula (a.k.a. Bram Stoker's Dracula) #1-4, the original 1992 four-issue miniseries from Topps. The storytelling is a bit rushed in a few places, so it helps if you already know the basic Dracula story, but we're all here for Mignola's art and in that respect, with an assist from the fantastic coloring, the book delivers on every level.
mjspice's review against another edition
4.0
Basically a comic version of the 1993 movie. Mike Mignola's art really makes this more sinister than ever.
jennlynd's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0