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njdarkish's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first time picking up a Deadman book (I'd only seen him previously in Justice League Dark) and I really enjoyed it. Though a fairly run-of-the-mill ghost story (the plot reminded me a lot of Corpse Bride) the characters were well-fleshed out and interesting and it was cool to see Boston's powers in full force. Definitely will want to pick up more Deadman in the future if other books are anything like this.
thebookishunicorn's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, quick supernatural mystery; what isn't there to love?!
midnighterbae's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
vernip's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
HOUSE OF MYSTERY!
TRAGIC YET UNDEFINED PAST!
and a quirky ghost who will help solve the mystery, but without his usual bag of tricks!
...
Meh.
It's strange how they market this as a Deadman book, but he has very little agency in it. The main character is the half-Korean lass who can see ghosts and how she's trying to figure out why this spooky old house is trapping unhappy spirits inside. If anything, the only thing Deadman contributes to the narrative is his use of accessing people's memories when jumped into their forms, which is much more for the readers' benefit rather than the characters in the story, since we're seeing those scenes play out in his head.
Either way, quick little read with the trappings of a Gothic mystery & bare minimum of superhero stuff.
TRAGIC YET UNDEFINED PAST!
and a quirky ghost who will help solve the mystery, but without his usual bag of tricks!
...
Meh.
It's strange how they market this as a Deadman book, but he has very little agency in it. The main character is the half-Korean lass who can see ghosts and how she's trying to figure out why this spooky old house is trapping unhappy spirits inside. If anything, the only thing Deadman contributes to the narrative is his use of accessing people's memories when jumped into their forms, which is much more for the readers' benefit rather than the characters in the story, since we're seeing those scenes play out in his head.
Either way, quick little read with the trappings of a Gothic mystery & bare minimum of superhero stuff.
owlyreadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
Deadman: Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love had all the spooky feels and a manor that of course every creepy story needs. There were spirits, Deadman of course, and the hair-raising thing that goes bump in the night. I like a good ghost story and this one was a very entertaining read and couldn't get enough of it. It wasn't all about Boston and his story, but about many people (and spirits) that interconnected through the supernatural.
Glencourt manor was already unnerving, then the characters were added to make it a nice story that wasn't over the top or bland either. I really enjoyed Berenice's character in this collection and how she aided Deadman in trying to help Adelia find out what really happened to her and what the darkness was and wanted.
I wished though that there were more of Sam in this novel. They brought a nice touch to the story and wanted to know more about their character and their ability to stay strong against the effects of the supernatural. I could tell their character was important and would mean a lot to Berenice as it moved along but felt bad for Nathan, well half of it.
If you like Deadman and eerie reads, this one is a good one to pick up. It might seem a little familiar, but it didn't hurt the novel, well at least not for me. I can't wait to add this one to my collection.
***I received this copy from DC Comics via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***
Glencourt manor was already unnerving, then the characters were added to make it a nice story that wasn't over the top or bland either. I really enjoyed Berenice's character in this collection and how she aided Deadman in trying to help Adelia find out what really happened to her and what the darkness was and wanted.
I wished though that there were more of Sam in this novel. They brought a nice touch to the story and wanted to know more about their character and their ability to stay strong against the effects of the supernatural. I could tell their character was important and would mean a lot to Berenice as it moved along but felt bad for Nathan, well half of it.
If you like Deadman and eerie reads, this one is a good one to pick up. It might seem a little familiar, but it didn't hurt the novel, well at least not for me. I can't wait to add this one to my collection.
***I received this copy from DC Comics via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***
lesbrary's review against another edition
4.0
I don't read many superhero comics, but this was a fun, gothic romance-style take. A haunted house, a ghost, a dead guy, and a bisexual Asian main character who can communicate with the dead. They solve a mystery together! Great atmosphere. Also, a nonbinary character who uses they/them pronouns!
ellelainey's review against another edition
5.0
Book – Deadman: Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love
Author – Sarah Vaughn
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 162
Cover – Gorgeous, Creepy
Genre – Graphic Novel, Comic, Paranormal
** COPY RECEIVED THROUGH NETGALLEY **
Now, disclosure time – I'm new to the whole 'Deadman' concept. I'm going into this blind, because I love a good gothic story and I was intrigued by the blurb.
I've got to say, I was drawn in from page one. Berenice is such an interesting character. Not just her gift of seeing the undead/unseen/ghosts whatever it is that she sees. But she's interesting in a relateable way, that says she's just another ordinary person who has been such into this extraordinary world from birth.
I love the graphics. The illustrations are both old-school gothic and classic comic modern at the same time. It's a great combination that is easy on the eye, despite the images having that gritty, grainy look that is so perfect for the genre.
I really loved the whole LGBT acceptance sub-plot that was so awesome. Not only is Berenice bisexual, having had a girlfriend in the past and a current boyfriend, but her best friend Sam is non-binary and an awesome POC with a big role to play and a fun, quirky personality. I was suspicious of Nathan and his “secret” study all along, but I can't say I hated him as much as didn't like him much.
I love the way it all panned out and how there's possibility for not just more from Berenice and Sam, but also more from Deadman, Boston, himself. I'd be happy to read more from both in the future.
Favourite Quote:
“Ah, Sam uses they\them pronouns. They're non-binary, not a woman or a man. Just awesome.”
Author – Sarah Vaughn
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 162
Cover – Gorgeous, Creepy
Genre – Graphic Novel, Comic, Paranormal
** COPY RECEIVED THROUGH NETGALLEY **
Now, disclosure time – I'm new to the whole 'Deadman' concept. I'm going into this blind, because I love a good gothic story and I was intrigued by the blurb.
I've got to say, I was drawn in from page one. Berenice is such an interesting character. Not just her gift of seeing the undead/unseen/ghosts whatever it is that she sees. But she's interesting in a relateable way, that says she's just another ordinary person who has been such into this extraordinary world from birth.
I love the graphics. The illustrations are both old-school gothic and classic comic modern at the same time. It's a great combination that is easy on the eye, despite the images having that gritty, grainy look that is so perfect for the genre.
I really loved the whole LGBT acceptance sub-plot that was so awesome. Not only is Berenice bisexual, having had a girlfriend in the past and a current boyfriend, but her best friend Sam is non-binary and an awesome POC with a big role to play and a fun, quirky personality. I was suspicious of Nathan and his “secret” study all along, but I can't say I hated him as much as didn't like him much.
I love the way it all panned out and how there's possibility for not just more from Berenice and Sam, but also more from Deadman, Boston, himself. I'd be happy to read more from both in the future.
Favourite Quote:
“Ah, Sam uses they\them pronouns. They're non-binary, not a woman or a man. Just awesome.”
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
This was am entertaining gothic/romance/horror comic with a superhero ghost twist. The art did the heavy lifting of bringing a relatively straightforward story to life as a combination of retro character models mixed with moody inks and a reduced color palette that evokes gothic romance. One of the characters is a bisexual (perhaps pansexual) hapa and another one is gender non-binary, but this weren't the Thing of the story. They happened to be the reality of the characters' identities, and those characters were the romantic pair.
old_tim's review against another edition
5.0
If you aren't too busy being triggered by the existence of a non-binary character, you have a real treat in store. Sarah Vaughn inserts Deadman into an old school Gothic haunting story. It's brilliant stuff, and easily the best Deadman story I've ever read.
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