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A review by samantha_randolph
Beauty and the Beast: Act One by Megan Kearney
5.0
Short(ish) and Sweet:
If you know me at all, you know Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale, and I have a minor* obsession with it. I stumbled upon this incredible comic series by Megan Kearney here while doing research for my thesis, and I was amazed. Only glancing through her site, I noticed how unique the artwork is and how much research and love she also clearly has for the story. Though she offers her comic free on her site (it’s still ongoing), I decided to purchase the first volume which is available to buy, mainly because I love print. I LOVED her spin on the tale and the beautiful artwork, and I would recommend it for any B&tB fan.
To Elaborate…
Even if you only know the Disney version of Beauty and the Beast, you can likely tell how versatile the story is and how many different angles and perspectives you can take it. If you ever read the original by Gabrielle Suzanne de Villeneuve, you’ll see that times a million. Kearney crafts her own interpretation of the tale and presents it in a gorgeous graphic novel format. The character designs are stunning, and the lines are so clean. The facial expressions add so much to the story and help the reader to tap into the real emotions of the characters.
In some retellings, Beauty’s sisters are left out of the story, and I’m so glad they are included in this one. Temperance and Virtue are interesting characters, and though their roles are minor, they are still fun to get to know. Beauty is headstrong and loving, and her determination is incredible. I especially love her dream scene and the flashbacks of her growing up.
Megan Kearney’s Beauty and the Beast is the perfect addition to the realm of Beauty and the Beast retellings. I can’t wait for the next installment of this addictive comic series.
Originally posted at The Forest of Words and Pages: http://www.forestofwordsandpages.com/2016/01/review-beauty-and-the-beast-act-one-by-megan-kearney/
If you know me at all, you know Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale, and I have a minor* obsession with it. I stumbled upon this incredible comic series by Megan Kearney here while doing research for my thesis, and I was amazed. Only glancing through her site, I noticed how unique the artwork is and how much research and love she also clearly has for the story. Though she offers her comic free on her site (it’s still ongoing), I decided to purchase the first volume which is available to buy, mainly because I love print. I LOVED her spin on the tale and the beautiful artwork, and I would recommend it for any B&tB fan.
To Elaborate…
Even if you only know the Disney version of Beauty and the Beast, you can likely tell how versatile the story is and how many different angles and perspectives you can take it. If you ever read the original by Gabrielle Suzanne de Villeneuve, you’ll see that times a million. Kearney crafts her own interpretation of the tale and presents it in a gorgeous graphic novel format. The character designs are stunning, and the lines are so clean. The facial expressions add so much to the story and help the reader to tap into the real emotions of the characters.
In some retellings, Beauty’s sisters are left out of the story, and I’m so glad they are included in this one. Temperance and Virtue are interesting characters, and though their roles are minor, they are still fun to get to know. Beauty is headstrong and loving, and her determination is incredible. I especially love her dream scene and the flashbacks of her growing up.
Megan Kearney’s Beauty and the Beast is the perfect addition to the realm of Beauty and the Beast retellings. I can’t wait for the next installment of this addictive comic series.
Originally posted at The Forest of Words and Pages: http://www.forestofwordsandpages.com/2016/01/review-beauty-and-the-beast-act-one-by-megan-kearney/