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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
A gorgeous, unlikely comic adaptation of four stories from Lovecraft's "Dream Cycle." Less familiar to many (as opposed to the "Cthulhu Mythos"), the Dream Cycle to me retains a sense of mystery and wonder in part because of its breathtaking scope. This visual adaptation is striking and lovely and unexpected, bringing life to Randolph Carter's adventures through the dream lands in a manner both wistful and engaging. When the cats of Ulthar leap to Carter's rescue from their perch on the moon, I was practically cheering. The shorter stories that lead up to the main event were well chosen to provide stepping stones into the main dream-quest. But it's Carter's determination to reach the indescribable land of Unknown Kadath that propels you through page after page of surreal topography and detailed, expressive artwork. The convention of representing the dreamers as near-featureless icons among the beings they encountered was a clever reminder that we were always treading in strange and unnatural lands as we flipped the pages on our varied protagonists' tales. You needn't be an ardent Lovecraft fan to appreciate this outstanding adaptation.