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A review by audreychamaine
Creepy Presents: Bernie Wrightson by Bernie Wrightson
4.0
Creepy Presents: Bernie Wrightson (Dark Horse, 2011) is a newly released hardcover collection of the works of comic book artist Bernie Wrightson that appeared in Creepy and Eerie. Also included is an introduction by Bruce Jones that gives insight into Wrightson’s talent, and the behind the scenes workings at Warren Publishing. Reading these comics really took me back. These are the same gruesome tales that were originally presented in the 1970s and 1980s, and the presentation is beautiful. One of the most striking tales in the book is “Jenifer,” with story by Bruce Jones and the art by Wrightson. Together, they present a chilling tale about a man who rescues a mentally disabled, horribly disfigured girl in the woods, and his ironic reward for the good deed of adopting her.
Another spooky presentation is Wrightson’s interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat.” Presented in claustrophobic panels, closely spaced, then with wide panels filled with sweeping angles, Wrightson’s illustrations build tension in concert with the narrative, emphasizing key points of action and drama through art and page layout.
Reading this was a real treat for me, and gave me the right kind of thrill late at night, reading with the lights out, the way I imagine my dad did as a kid reading the original publications. This book is sure to appeal to both collectors and new fans of the genre, and will let you enjoy the comics without having to soil your original collectibles or removing them from their mylar wrappers.
*Digital review copy received courtesy of the publisher through NetGalley
Another spooky presentation is Wrightson’s interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat.” Presented in claustrophobic panels, closely spaced, then with wide panels filled with sweeping angles, Wrightson’s illustrations build tension in concert with the narrative, emphasizing key points of action and drama through art and page layout.
Reading this was a real treat for me, and gave me the right kind of thrill late at night, reading with the lights out, the way I imagine my dad did as a kid reading the original publications. This book is sure to appeal to both collectors and new fans of the genre, and will let you enjoy the comics without having to soil your original collectibles or removing them from their mylar wrappers.
*Digital review copy received courtesy of the publisher through NetGalley