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colivaresso's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ari767's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
booksinherhead's review against another edition
4.0
I love Richard Sala so much. His work always makes me really think.
tinaathena's review against another edition
Second book I've read by Sala. He has a style! It's like a classy, extra noir, Scooby Doo. There's a lot of buxom femme fatales and a misunderstood anti-hero hiding in the shadows. If you're into that, you'd love it.
His black and white stuff is extraordinary!
His black and white stuff is extraordinary!
dianaclock's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
otterno11's review
3.0
Like The Chuckling Whatsit, the Bloody Cardinal is a macabre crime caper that draws on the tropes of a convoluted, deliciously noir murder mystery. As always, Sala’s work is stylish and with a distinctive angular flair, his writing witty, making an enjoyably spooky read. Showcasing these talents for tongue in cheek, moody set pieces peopled by creepy weirdos and spunky ingenues, this is classic Sala. The Bloody Cardinal begins with a gloriously over the top poem written by the titular Cardinal, a mysterious masked(?) avenger and promises much intrigue and mystery as we follow various character’s quest for the truth about this dark figure.
On the other hand, it's not quite as tightly plotted as The Chuckling Whatsit, though, as most characters are offed within five or six panels of being introduced, we find ourselves a little less invested with the who-done-it aspects or the mystery of the Bloody Cardinal himself. Also, it ends just when the story seems to have been taking off, though perhaps there will be more?
I reviewed this and other Halloween theme comics at Reading Rainstorm, here . Check it out!
On the other hand, it's not quite as tightly plotted as The Chuckling Whatsit, though, as most characters are offed within five or six panels of being introduced, we find ourselves a little less invested with the who-done-it aspects or the mystery of the Bloody Cardinal himself. Also, it ends just when the story seems to have been taking off, though perhaps there will be more?
I reviewed this and other Halloween theme comics at Reading Rainstorm, here . Check it out!
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