catra121's review
4.0
Picks up pretty much right after the last series ended. Interesting start but curious where it is going. Free with Comixology Unlimited.
jobby's review
3.0
I did enjoy this though I feel I actually need to find any earlier Hellraiser graphics novels. It seems a lot has happened to Kirsty and Elliot (Pinhead) since the original films! This graphic novel is filled with flashbacks which hint at what had occurred but I was still left with a lot of questions at the end.
As for the artwork? Well, that is beautiful! It was the main reason I picked this up off the shelf to buy it. It nice to see all those horrific ideas that fascinated me when I was younger are still there. The cenobites still have metal push through improbable places, their skin is peeled back to reveal glistening muscle and some have machinery working in them. Great stuff!
So I'm now off to find out if there are previous Hellraiser works that I need to read...
As for the artwork? Well, that is beautiful! It was the main reason I picked this up off the shelf to buy it. It nice to see all those horrific ideas that fascinated me when I was younger are still there. The cenobites still have metal push through improbable places, their skin is peeled back to reveal glistening muscle and some have machinery working in them. Great stuff!
So I'm now off to find out if there are previous Hellraiser works that I need to read...
paulabellman's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
3.0
I'm not really a graphic novel fan but graphic novel was a prompt for the Books in the Freezer reading challeng.
Not scary or disturbing like the Cenobites in the movies. Dialogue was campy but maybe it's supposed to be like that?
Not scary or disturbing like the Cenobites in the movies. Dialogue was campy but maybe it's supposed to be like that?
urlphantomhive's review
4.0
3.5 Stars
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This was part of a Humble Bundle some time ago and that's basically why I picked it up even though I was completely unfamiliar with the Hellraiser franchise.
At the beginning it was very confusing since I didn't know who everyone was and what was happening, however I was able to immediately see it was a very interesting story. I certainly wanted to know more about it. It has been said that it brings quite a few changes to the existing Hellraiser universe, about which I'm not able to judge of course, but either way I liked it a lot. I found this to be one of the most engaging graphic novels I've read to date.
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This was part of a Humble Bundle some time ago and that's basically why I picked it up even though I was completely unfamiliar with the Hellraiser franchise.
At the beginning it was very confusing since I didn't know who everyone was and what was happening, however I was able to immediately see it was a very interesting story. I certainly wanted to know more about it. It has been said that it brings quite a few changes to the existing Hellraiser universe, about which I'm not able to judge of course, but either way I liked it a lot. I found this to be one of the most engaging graphic novels I've read to date.
charshorrorcorner's review against another edition
4.0
This was only my second graphic novel ever, so my opinion may not be worth much. That said, I'm going to give it to you anyway.
I liked this tale, I found it imaginative and interesting. I know there is more backstory to Mr. D' Amour because I've read most every door stopper written by Mr. Barker. Problem being I read them so long ago, I don't remember much about this character. The good news is you don't have to remember! This is a completely new story, with Mr. D' Amour in a completely new environment, so you don't need to know much going in.
I thought the artwork was excellent and engaging. Since this graphic novel came from a Humble Bundle, it wasn't subject to the Kindle panel limitations I've run into in the past. I could stretch out the page, (after double tapping it), so that I could linger on the beautiful, detailed views of hell. I had a total blast with this!
I would recommend Hellraiser: The Dark Watch to fans of Clive Barker. I may be a novice when it comes to graphic novels, but I know what I like and I liked this. A lot.
Another thanks goes out to my friend Kate, who just opened a whole new world to me with her generous gift. Thank you, Kate!
I liked this tale, I found it imaginative and interesting. I know there is more backstory to Mr. D' Amour because I've read most every door stopper written by Mr. Barker. Problem being I read them so long ago, I don't remember much about this character. The good news is you don't have to remember! This is a completely new story, with Mr. D' Amour in a completely new environment, so you don't need to know much going in.
I thought the artwork was excellent and engaging. Since this graphic novel came from a Humble Bundle, it wasn't subject to the Kindle panel limitations I've run into in the past. I could stretch out the page, (after double tapping it), so that I could linger on the beautiful, detailed views of hell. I had a total blast with this!
I would recommend Hellraiser: The Dark Watch to fans of Clive Barker. I may be a novice when it comes to graphic novels, but I know what I like and I liked this. A lot.
Another thanks goes out to my friend Kate, who just opened a whole new world to me with her generous gift. Thank you, Kate!
booknooknoggin's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure what to think about this...I feel like I'm missing a huge part to this story such as how events lead up to this? Was it filled out in later movies? Was their another comics series before this one?
maleficentknits's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic novel creating a new story of the cenobites and hell where as Kirsty Cotton and the occult detective Harry d'Amour, from of Barker's short story The Last Illusion, are now cenobites themselves, priests of Hell. This is the first in the series. Lovely saturated colours though the story is a little choppy but if you know Barkers work and these characters you'll enjoy the ride.
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