Poison Elves: Lusiphur & Lirilith [Paperback]

Drew Hayes (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Series: Poison Elves | Publication Date: April 2002

Lusiphur is a young elf whose persona has been forged by life on the mean streets of Port Sarnwog. Then he meets Lirilith, a prep school debutante who's looking for more out of life than her upper-crust lifestyle can provide her. Together, they find love despite the forces that work against them. But when an enemy from his past nearly stabs Lusiphur to death, the young lovers find their paths being pulled apart. Passion, sorrow, hatred, true love, and cold-blooded murder, in the tradition of all great love stories.

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About the Author

Drew Hayes entered the comic book field in 1991 by self-publishing his cult-hit series, I, LUSIPHUR. Over the next four years he published 20 issues, changed the series’ title to POISON ELVES, and became known as one of the most singular and respected voices in the "self-publishing" movement. Then, in a bold transition, Drew brought POISON ELVES under the Sirius Entertainment banner, where his creative freedom has remained wholly intact. POISON ELVES continues to be one of the most creative monthly independent comics in existence.

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Sirius Entertainment (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579890490
• ISBN-13: 978-1579890490
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,254,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Love Story, October 3, 2006

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This review is from: Poison Elves: Lusiphur & Lirilith (Paperback)

Lusiphur and Lirilith is basically a love story. But it's a Poison Elves love story, so you know it's going to be at least a little messed up and closer to reality than most mainstream comics will ever get, even considering that the main characters are, you know, elves.

The 4-issue limited series collected in this volume chronicle the first meeting of Poison Elves main character Lusiphur and his once (and future?) love interest Lirilith. It has elements of the classic "rich girl falls in love with the bad boy from the other side of the tracks" story, but with the twists and dark humor that make Poison Elves unique among comics. Even if writer Drew Hayes hadn't pointed out in the introduction that the story was more than a little personal, the emotion he brings to the story would clue you in pretty quick.

This one is a must have for Poison Elves fans. It is an important chapter in the PE saga, gives some new insight into what makes Luse tick, has some great artwork, and is a hell of a love story in a genre not typically known for that kind of tale.