The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of GRIMM
FAIRY TALES MYTHS & LEGENDS #12 from Zenescope Entertainment. The story is by Raven Gregory, Joe Brusha, and
Ralph Tedesco, written by Raven Gregory with art by Juan Ramirez.
This is part one of a four issue story arc entitled
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Edward leaves home after attending his younger brother’s
funeral and a confrontation with his drunk, abusive dad. Six years later we see him as a successful stock trader who has earned the nickname “The Beast.” Edward returns
home to take care of his father who is dying. He is also suffering from visions of acting out violently which seem too real to him. Once home
Edward has regrets regarding the
decisions he made involving his deceased brother. He is snaps out of it due to his father’s yelling and
abuse. That's when the Beast appears…
This is nice start to an interesting modern take of the classic fairy
tale. Most adaptations seem to focus on Beauty’s point of view. I find it
refreshing to see the story told from the perspective of “The Beast,” so kudos to
Mr. Gregory and the others for taking a different path. I am not familiar with
Juan Ramirez’s art, but I liked what I see here. Good, solid work all around
and I’m very interested to see how this all ends.
GRIMM FAIRY TALES MYTHS & LEGENDS #12 is out in
stores now or available for download at www.zenescope.com.
~ Thomas
~ Thomas
