Name: Bowling with Corpses & Other Strange Tales from Lands Unknown
Published by: Dark Horse Book
Writer & Artist: Mike Mignola
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Clem Robins
My experience with Mike Mignola is quite limited, as I have only read the first volume of Hellboy and a few other works from him here and there. So, it was quite a lot of fun to be acquainted with his unique style of storytelling and unorthodox art. And the concept of building a new world also resonated with me, satisfying an older craving.
Bowling with Corpses features the titular story along with a bunch of short stories telling some simplistic yet brilliantly depicted tales while introducing the boundaries of the setting. The storytelling technique is quite engrossing; often using the art and the overall setting reminded me of 'The Gods of Pegana', which is a book I still remember quite fondly.
What more can I say about Mignola's art that hasn't always been said. It creates a vivid sense of otherworldly sensation and dark brooding atmosphere that acts as the main force driving the story. My only gripe is that somehow I feel the art would have worked even better in black and white.
Hoping to see more from this world and quite eager to find out what happens to these characters in the future. I will give this 4 out of 5 stars.
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