Reviews
Hill House (2019-) Sampler (Digital Version) #1 (Basketful of Heads (2019-)) by Various, Joe Hill
thathorrorbish's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
geve_'s review against another edition
3.0
I really didn't know what to expect from this, but the description sounded potentially interesting. If this had been a novel or short story, I probably would have hated it for being overly simplistic and too silly. This kind of story can work in comic or even movie form, and it def comes across as B horror, which I am a huge fan of. However, this story is a bit cliched. It takes place in the 80s and has kinda throw back art, which makes me as a reader want to give it a break because it's old school, but it actually isn't, it's just written by an old person and meant to seem old and sort of play into the nostalgia factor. Should I really be more forgiving of older works? I dunno.
The bad guys are pretty one dimensional, just bad to give the hero something to fight and the reader something to hate. I didn't feel much fear for the main character, as she would obviously make it out alive. That said, it was still a kinda fun read and I really lik the classic comic art. I did like the final climax and overall, it was fine.
The bad guys are pretty one dimensional, just bad to give the hero something to fight and the reader something to hate. I didn't feel much fear for the main character, as she would obviously make it out alive. That said, it was still a kinda fun read and I really lik the classic comic art. I did like the final climax and overall, it was fine.
ecote525's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars. LOVED THIS! Even if it was predictable some times. The main character is badass and the cover art/chapter art is gorgeous. Hope this gets a film or series adaptation.
ktdakotareads's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Bullying, Murder, Blood, Violence, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Suicide
songcatchers's review against another edition
4.0
'"What'chu got there in that basket?"'
June keeps her decapitated heads in a basket. She uses a supernatural viking ax to chop them off. (They had it coming.) And they're still talking. Which is good because she needs their help to find her missing boyfriend and solve a mystery. Kind of funny and offbeat. And June is a badass with the ax. Really liked this!
'"You're talking to two decapitated heads in a basket, June, can't you see you need HELP?"'
June keeps her decapitated heads in a basket. She uses a supernatural viking ax to chop them off. (They had it coming.) And they're still talking. Which is good because she needs their help to find her missing boyfriend and solve a mystery. Kind of funny and offbeat. And June is a badass with the ax. Really liked this!
'"You're talking to two decapitated heads in a basket, June, can't you see you need HELP?"'
cmpfaff's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ktxx22's review against another edition
5.0
The only thing I ever want is for Joe Hill to NEVER STOP writing graphic Novels!! I’m telling you I could not put this down!
I loved the drama, the suspense, the bloodshed! Also bad ass female characters for 1000 Bob! I loved this GN and as I do regularly recommend Locke and Key I can recommend this as well!
I loved the drama, the suspense, the bloodshed! Also bad ass female characters for 1000 Bob! I loved this GN and as I do regularly recommend Locke and Key I can recommend this as well!