A review by fallbetweenthepages
Nottingham, Vol. 1: Death and Taxes by David Hazan
5.0
Thank you Netgalley and Diamond Book Distributors for this copy of Nottingham, a dark retelling of Robin Hood.
This comic really took me by surprise---not just the artwork, but the dark macabre style of plot itself. While many maybe familiar with the classic tale of Robin Hood, a vigilante who stole from the rich and gave to the poor; this story is anything but hopeful and full or romance. In this world, the Merrymen are not only thieves but a cult-like group who believe that the world is full of corruption and greed. As they carry out their duties of ridding Nottingham of corrupt lords and tax holders, they repeat a haunting mantra, a vow to cleanse those full of greed from the land in the name of Richard the Lionhart (the one they believe should be king).
The story starts off with Sheriff Blackthorne as he investigates gruesome murders he believes are committed by The Merrymen. He knows all too well what it feels like to be used by those in power, and has a drive to reveal who Robin Hood truly is. While being haunted with his past, Blackthorne continues on the dark road, even at the risk of death. Forget everything you know about the traditional Robin Hood story, because this will show readers a hidden more cruel aspect of human nature; as proven by the demonic mask the Merrymen wear.
As wild and gory this graphic novel was, I absolutely loved it and can't wait to see Blackthorne and Robin Hood face off.
5/5 stars!
This comic really took me by surprise---not just the artwork, but the dark macabre style of plot itself. While many maybe familiar with the classic tale of Robin Hood, a vigilante who stole from the rich and gave to the poor; this story is anything but hopeful and full or romance. In this world, the Merrymen are not only thieves but a cult-like group who believe that the world is full of corruption and greed. As they carry out their duties of ridding Nottingham of corrupt lords and tax holders, they repeat a haunting mantra, a vow to cleanse those full of greed from the land in the name of Richard the Lionhart (the one they believe should be king).
The story starts off with Sheriff Blackthorne as he investigates gruesome murders he believes are committed by The Merrymen. He knows all too well what it feels like to be used by those in power, and has a drive to reveal who Robin Hood truly is. While being haunted with his past, Blackthorne continues on the dark road, even at the risk of death. Forget everything you know about the traditional Robin Hood story, because this will show readers a hidden more cruel aspect of human nature; as proven by the demonic mask the Merrymen wear.
As wild and gory this graphic novel was, I absolutely loved it and can't wait to see Blackthorne and Robin Hood face off.
5/5 stars!