The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of EDGAR
ALLAN POE’S MORELLA AND THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE from Dark Horse Comics. The
stories are adapted and illustrated by Richard Corben, with colors by Beth
Corben Reed and Richard Corben, and lettering by Nate Piekos of Blambot. The
original stories are by Edgar Allan Poe.
In “Morella,”
Myron’s love-hate relationship with Morella comes to at end with her death. He
is shocked to find out that not only that he has a step-daughter, but she is
the splitting image for her deceased wife. But what secret is this young woman
hiding?
In “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” the recent event has
confounded the police, but not Dupin. He and his colleague Beluc continue their
investigation to place the final pieces to the puzzle. What they don’t know is
the dangers await them.
Corben continues to adapt the classic works of Edgar
Allan Poe and we are the beneficiaries. I’m not a big reader of Poe’s works, so
I can’t tell you how close Corben was to the source material. However, these are great little stories that would be perfect for younger readers to get
interested in reading the original tales. What can I say about Corben’s art
that hasn't been said? It’s stunningly beautiful; a stark contrast to the
dark, ugly tales that it visualizes.
EDGAR ALLAN POE’S MORELLA AND THE MURDERS IN THE RUE
MORGUE is in stores now, or available for ordering at www.darkhorse.com.
