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Pull-O-Rama: February ’10

Computer troubles got you down? That’s been the case for me recently, but luckily I did crank out my weekly Impulse Creations coverage. This month’s Pull-O-Rama investigates this Wednesday’s Grimm Fairy Tales #44 as well as Resurrection #8, Salem’s Daughter #3, and Angel: A Hole in the World #3. They have nothing to do with computers, but a lot to do with good reading material. Below are some previews:

“Roper grants the comic a surprisingly authentic feel, and Brusha keeps our eyes glued to the pages.” - Grimm Fairy Tales #44

“As usual, Guggenheim builds conspiracies and knocks down nations in stride.” - Resurrection #8

“Some might consider the witchcraft angle a tired subject, but fortunately the creators stuff more than crooked finger-pointing into this comic.” - Salem’s Daughter #3

“Those who are still exploring Whedon’s Buffy/Angel world will enjoy this comic depiction of a fantastic episode streak, but those who recognize Acker’s stellar performance will probably find that it falls short.” - Angel: A Hole in the World #3

Tags: Angel, Grimm Fairy Tales, Resurrection, Salem's Daughter
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Review: Grimm Fairy Tales: Pinocchio

Back in your youth, dear readers, did you ever play The Secret Island of Dr. Quandary? Although Google triggered my memory of the name, the actual PC game’s imagery stuck in my brain like a traumatic clown birthday party. Those dolls were freaky and the island’s doctor was some weird old guy who enjoyed luring small children with magic tricks and hiding in shrubbery … erm.

Anyway, the new Grimm Fairy Tales: Pinocchio Collected Edition stirred up those horrible feelings, and after several hours spent crying dramatically in a corner, I managed to compose myself long enough to review the merciless graphic novel—using its pages for tissues.

Okay, not really, but if you don’t like puppets, keep your distance from this one. Otherwise, you can read the review at OneMetal. Preview below:

With our recent Silent Hill anniversary feature, you’d think we had enough doom and gloom around the OneMetal scene. Logically, yes—we’re still trying to overcome our quivering dependence on the family pack of night lights we just bought (or was that just me?), but Zenescope’s collected edition of Grimm Fairy Tales: Pinocchio landed on our doorstep unexpectedly. I’ll give you a head start on running now. And you thought the Saw movie puppet was bad.

From the innovative minds and hands of David Seidman, Ralph Tedesco, and Dave Hoover crawls a gnarled twist on the well-known Pinocchio marionette story. In common Zenescope fashion, the comic parallels the lives of Mark and his son, Jacob, with the lonely artisan Gepetto and his enchanted craft, Pinocchio. Of course, amass every warm and fuzzy charm of your favorite Pinocchio myth and kiss them goodbye, because Seidman and Tedesco literally carve their re-visioning from a dark and evil wood. Between the devilish conscience of a small cricket whispering menacing notions in Pinocchio’s ear to the circus handlers and real boys who fan the flames of kindled hatred, with each step the anthropomorphic puppet develops a heartless taste for blood. His quest to find the secret of becoming a real boy leads Pinocchio down a startling path wrought with dangerous lies.

Tags: Dave Hoover, David Seidman, Grimm Fairy Tales, Pinocchio, Ralph Tedesco, The Secret Island of Dr. Quandary
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