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The Crow Paperback – September 3, 2002

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books; Cmc Rep edition (September 3, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 074344647X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743446471
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (146 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #665,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsHaunting and beautiful
By SRFireside TOP 1000 REVIEWER on January 24, 2007
Format: Paperback
I can't help but think of the irony I found when I first read this graphic novel. I was experiencing the break up of a two year relationship with somebody I felt I loved very deeply at the time. While that doesn't compare to the kind of loss depicted in this book it was a loss I seriously felt. Maybe this made The Crow a more important book to me, but I feel that my situation only served to enhance my experience with the book. Not augment it. In other words The Crow is a seriously thought-provoking graphic novel that delves into levels of despair that I have yet seen from any other book of this kind.

The first thing some of you might think of is how can a comic book be regarded that seriously? First off the graphic storytelling is very different from what you would find in a super hero comic. Where those sorts of books focus on the action and events this book focuses much of its time on emotional reflection. Sure there is action and boughts of cool poses and such, but that's not the main point of the story.

As other reviewers have mentioned this story is essentially themed with the gothic, post modern, angst-ridden atmosphere. That includes death and the undead as well philosophies and poetry that are familiar in this genre. If any book puts you in the depths of the gothic and post modern counterculture this is the one, but don't let that fool you into thinking this work is pretentious like a kid in black eyeliner telling you that you don't understand pain. This is an intense piece of literary work.

The story revolves around Eric Draven, who was killed a year ago along with his fiance, coming back from the dead to avenge her death. He is literally unstoppable. I know...Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsWow. That's all you can really say...
By Angry Mofo on June 19, 2001
Format: Paperback
It seems ordinary. Your basic plot of love-stronger-than-death: a newlywed couple are brutally killed by a bunch of stoned thugs, and a year later, the man returns from the dead, invincible and really angry. Scratch around fifty thousand thugs. The end, right?
Except it's so much more than that. One thing you will notice at once is the highly stylized artwork. Sure, now it may not look so original (given the 50,000,000 imitators) but you've got to remember how old it is. The one thing that stands out is the eyes - there are scenes where Eric (the avenger) stands in a relaxed or otherwise "normal" fashion, but his eyes look alive, burning with indescribable hate. He also is quite literary, often quoting books, poetry and the Bible, adding to the atmosphere. Though you may be shocked at the vast amounts of violence the Crow perpetrates, by the chapter "The Atrocity Exhibition", which fully explains what happened to him and his beloved, you'll be firmly on his side. There is absolutely no way to feel sorry for any of Eric's victims. The action is interrupted frequently by long stretches showing Eric's flashbacks or just his grief, which is intense. Some of the images of Eric crying and cursing God and everything are so disturbing they're unforgettable.
In a way, this book portrays a chapter of musical history. O'Barr (the author) had been listening to a great deal of music before writing it, and it shows - Eric often quotes the band Joy Division (the book is also dedicated to JD's singer, who killed himself) and many of the prefaces/notes/expositions contain quotes from The Cure. Also, Eric himself is modeled after the singers Iggy Pop and Ian Curtis, and many of the chapter titles are names of various songs.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe quintessential revenge story
By R. Lindig on February 18, 2005
Format: Paperback
The "Revenge" story has been told many times, from many perspectives, and with varying success. Most have been less than enjoyable, with bad plots and characterizations. Some have been masterful, such as (in my opinion) Kill Bill and Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo.

James O'barr's The Crow, however, is easily the best "revenge" story I have ever had the privilege to read. Eric feels like a real person, not some bland characterization. You feel how much he loves Shelly, and you see his innate goodness. You even can't help but understand his rage during his highly ethically questionable killing spree.

O'barr weaves a vivid, powerful story here of love lost and rage unquenched as he follows Eric, a man who returns from the dead to avenge his and his lover's gruesome murders. During the whole ordeal, there are glimpses of Eric's true humanity and kindness, and one gets the sense that he must purposefully sublimate this side of himself in order for his soul to gain peace.

This tale is a gritty masterpiece, and easily one of the best graphic novels ever produced. I heartily recommend it to anyone who enjoys comic books, and if you feel that comics are low-brow, I encourage you to take a look at this.

You might just change your mind.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe story the movie could not describe.
By A Customer on April 10, 1997
Format: Paperback
I enjoyed the movie "the Crow", but, I do not think it did justice to the beautifully painful story that James O'Barr has written. The story gives the reader the background that is most times found lacking in a script. O'Barr writes to create an environment of which the reader becomes a part. I could feel the love, the pain, the sorrow and the anger leaping from the pages. A writer should be able to bring laughter as well as tears to the reader and O'Barr has done that most definitely. I recommend to anyone who has seen the movie to read the book to experience the true story and a writing style that has all but disappeared. I gave this book a 10 because not only was the story line incredible; the pictures enhanced the full meaning with a great force without taking anything away from the story
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5.0 out of 5 starsBeautiful love story

Absolutely *love* the Crow. Very happy I was able to get my hands on the original comic! :) Loved reading it, would recommend it to anyone who loves the genre...

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Outstanding, dark tale of true love and revenge. Amazing story, artful and well developed anti-hero. My favorite graphic novel of all time. I will cherish this book forever.

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2.0 out of 5 starsTwo Stars

At first I liked it, but I'm not sure if I still feel this way.

Published 9 months ago by Maria Hernandez
4.0 out of 5 starsLove is stronger than death.

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Published 10 months ago by Shinobi
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It's beautiful but I was expecting more.

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