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Classics Illustrated Deluxe #2: Tales of the Brothers Grimm (Classics Illustrated Deluxe Graphic Novels)

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I certainly hope that this new series of Classics Illustrated Deluxe volumes becomes a best seller, for I would hate to see this series go the way of the Marvel and First titles (although the First boooks are being brought back by this series, without the "Deluxe " label, and in their original shorter amount of pages). The artistry is excellent and goes quite well with the tales. Of course, the Grimm originals were very "grim", but these 4 tales, even though a bit goose-pimply, do not rise (or sink) to the grotesque and bloody level of the original tales. I'm sure that was done so as not to unnecessarily frighten younger readers, but as a 62 year old who has read the originals, I would have liked the more bloody ones (probably a flaw in my character). Anyway, I am looking forward eagerly to every new Deluxe issue.

Tales From the Brothers Grimm

Ahh, what fairy tales really were!

Far from the sweet, innocent Disney versions our children have become accustomed to, the Grimm Brothers collected moral tales with a lesson. Papercutz, under their Classics Illustrated licensed line, give us "Learning How To Shudder", "The Valiant Little Tailor", "Devil With the Three Golden Hairs", and "Hansel and Gretel".

What I like about these 1996-2006 adaptations is the classical appearance of the projects. The art by Mazan, Cecile Chicault, and Philip Petit is outstanding. Textwise, if readers have not picked up the Grimm Tales and read translations, this may be the first time the `real' stories are available to the graphically oriented public. Hansel and Gretel is not the Bugs Bunny cartoon we remember, the wicked step mother dies before the children come home. The "Devil" is a tale of deception, almost like Adam and Eve. The really interesting thing about this story is that the King who wanted the young man who escaped death himself finds slavery!

"Learning How To Shudder" is a story of courage. "The Valiant Little Tailor" is our modern "Brave Little Tailor" in more detail. Courage and self confidence is the key to this story.

The Papercutz line is exceptional and deserves to be in every home, school, and library. If yours doesn't have one, make sure they do.

Thanks for a classy book Mr Nantier.
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Fairy tales for bigger kids -- these are darker and more ominous ... and consequently, much MUCH more interesting for big kids. It's very easy to follow the panels through the graphic novel. Four stories are included:

Hansel and Gretel
Learning How to Shudder
The Devil and the Three Golden Hairs
The Valiant Little Tailor

We love it.

Remember the color 'classic comics' series? These appear now in book form featuring full-color graphic novel adaptation of the classics, and Mazan, Cecile Chicault and Philip Petit adapt TALES FROM THE BROTHERS GRIMM a collection of for classic Grimm stories in graphic novel format: LEARNING HOW TO SHUDDER, THE VALIANT LITTLE TAILOR, THE DEVIL WITH THE THREE GOLDEN HAIRS and HANSEL AND GRETEL. An excellent pick for beginning readers, offering high interest stories.