One of the most popular horror movie series of all time spawned a landmark comics anthology edited by the Master of Horror himself, Clive Barker. Featuring short stories written/illustrated by top-drawer comics talent like Alex Ross, Mike Mignola and colleen Doran and written by New York Tiems Bestsellers Neil Gaiman and Baker himself, among others. Checker has collected the absolute best of the Hellraiser stories in this gorgeous full-color package.
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Comics stories ought to work visually as much or more than verbally, and horror stories usually cry out for visual pyrotechnics, which is what they got in the Hellraiser comics. --Booklist
And speaking of being subjective; the story entitled ;Life Flies to Wanton Boys; from 1990, written by Bunny Hampton-Macks and illustrated by Scott Hampton, is a stunning story, perhaps one of the best ones I've ever read. Stefan Isaksson --Glomie Production
Overall, the stories achieve to avoid the clichés so often found in horror. With an interesting amalgam of writers and artists, these tales, though most over a decade old, still don t quite sit well in the stomach. They question the world, and the hell beneath it. Jacob Malewitz --Paperback Reader
And speaking of being subjective; the story entitled ;Life Flies to Wanton Boys; from 1990, written by Bunny Hampton-Macks and illustrated by Scott Hampton, is a stunning story, perhaps one of the best ones I've ever read. Stefan Isaksson --Glomie Production
Overall, the stories achieve to avoid the clichés so often found in horror. With an interesting amalgam of writers and artists, these tales, though most over a decade old, still don t quite sit well in the stomach. They question the world, and the hell beneath it. Jacob Malewitz --Paperback Reader
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A top quality package: Full-color throughout, including many painted pages (Alex Ross, especially), and high-gloss paperstock.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Graphic Collection,
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This review is from: Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Collected Best, Vol. 1 (Paperback)
This collection of comics from the Hellraiser series is a must-own for any Hellraiser fan. The stories are entertaining, often complex, and beautifully drawn by the artists. Certain stories will keep you on the edge of your seat, while others will send you into a contemplative quandry for a time. The artwork alone is worth the price. Highly recommended for both Hellraiser and comic book fans.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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If you never read the hellraiser comics, read this.,
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This review is from: Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Collected Best, Vol. 1 (Paperback)
I have collected about 15 Hellraiser comics over the years, but there were many stories here I had not read. Though not written by Barker, they are well researched and keep the myth alive. We would not have hellraiser 3,4 and 5 without the comics and whether thats good or bad they are still worth the indulgance (and Franchise). Alot of the artists used were fresh talent at the time, so there are some interesting spins on the traditional cenobites. Still v. bloody and sadistic. Created for all die hard fans.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Really not all that terribly good,
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This review is from: Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Collected Best, Vol. 1 (Paperback)
The Hellraiser series of movies have been uneven, although I think 2 was the best. These stories don't have much to do with the mythology of the movies, instead re-creating the horror without the depth.I used to read the series of graphics occassionally. Like with Heavy Metal, the stories hit sharp just often enough that I'd revisit every once in awhile. This collection couldn't keep me interested long enough to finish. Just really not terribly good.
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- Clive Barker: The Dark Fantastic: The Authorized Biography by Douglas E. Winter on 7 pages
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