The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of THE CABINET OF DOCTOR CALIGARI #1 from Amigo Comics. Diego Olmos writes and draws,
and Malaka Studio letters.
A carnival has arrived in the town of Holstenwall, and with
it an odd attraction – a sleep-walking man. But when the carnival arrives, so
does a string of murders in the quiet little town. Francis and his beloved Jane
end up right in the middle of the horror, and no one can foresee how the terror
will end.
This is the first issue of an adaptation of the classic
silent film, and it has a feel that’s very similar to the original. The art
style uses a lot of blacks and shadows, which helps create the feel of the
darkness descending on the small mountain town. And it captures the
expressionist sensibility of the original film with its odd angles and wild
facial expressions.
Caligari is a visually stunning film, and this adaptation
captures those visuals very effectively. And if you haven’t seen the film, this
book is a good way to get a sense of what to expect from it. Either way, this
is one to check out.
THE CABINET OF DOCTOR CALIGARI #1 is available now from your
local comic shop, or online at amigocomics.com.
~Mike ( @MikeyGeek )
