A review by opheliapo
Beautiful Beasts by Serena Valentino, FSc
5.0
I adore both of the Nightmares and Fairytales volumes, but Beautiful Beasts really blows me away. These books have been on my shelf for years and I consistently go back to them. SLG never fails.
Serena Valentino’s ability to tell a rich and twisted story in such a short format is exceptional, not to mention her unique visions of classic fairytales (lesbian beauty and the beast is a personal favourite retelling). I’ve also been following Foo Swee Chin’s career ever since I first read Nightmares, as her skill and style have never failed to inspire me. The combination of artist and writer are near perfect for me, and this volume represents so much of what I personally love about alternative comics and graphic novels.
Serena Valentino’s ability to tell a rich and twisted story in such a short format is exceptional, not to mention her unique visions of classic fairytales (lesbian beauty and the beast is a personal favourite retelling). I’ve also been following Foo Swee Chin’s career ever since I first read Nightmares, as her skill and style have never failed to inspire me. The combination of artist and writer are near perfect for me, and this volume represents so much of what I personally love about alternative comics and graphic novels.