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A review by kesseki
Hunter Rose by Matt Wagner
5.0
This omnibus begins with a fairly comprehensive accounting of the exploits of Grendel, a mysterious figure who displays an almost preternatural degree of cunning, agility, and bloodthirstiness. It covers his dealings and death in a report-like manner, setting up the rest of the book, which goes back and shoes clips and snips of his life and formative events in greater detail.
In reality, Grendel is none other than Hunter Rose, a man who rose to fame on the backs of his literary masterpieces. The public speaks of Grendel as more myth than man, fearing his reign over New York and the surrounding areas. Hunter Rose is beloved and celebrated.
I'm not a veteran comic reader, but I'm glad to add this to my budding collection. The art was usually good, or very astounding. There were a few stories where I either didn't like the art, or I didn't like the story (or the way it was conveyed, there's a fair amount of experimentation here). The writing was generally good as well, but Grendel was a bit hammy in places. Overall I really enjoyed this omnibus, and I'm looking forward to the next three volumes of the saga. I think the final story (with footnotes by the daughter of Hunter Rose's adopted "daughter") was a great stopping point, as it hints at the next Grendels we will encounter. More of a 4.5 book, but I might as well go ahead and give it a 5. :)
In reality, Grendel is none other than Hunter Rose, a man who rose to fame on the backs of his literary masterpieces. The public speaks of Grendel as more myth than man, fearing his reign over New York and the surrounding areas. Hunter Rose is beloved and celebrated.
I'm not a veteran comic reader, but I'm glad to add this to my budding collection. The art was usually good, or very astounding. There were a few stories where I either didn't like the art, or I didn't like the story (or the way it was conveyed, there's a fair amount of experimentation here). The writing was generally good as well, but Grendel was a bit hammy in places. Overall I really enjoyed this omnibus, and I'm looking forward to the next three volumes of the saga. I think the final story (with footnotes by the daughter of Hunter Rose's adopted "daughter") was a great stopping point, as it hints at the next Grendels we will encounter. More of a 4.5 book, but I might as well go ahead and give it a 5. :)