I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the FEARSCAPE VOL 2: A DARK INTERLUDE by Ryan O’Sullivan, Andrea Mutti, &
Piotr Kowalski Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Author: Ryan O’Sullivan, Andrea Mutti (Illustrator),
& Piotr Kowalski (Illustrator)
Pub. Date: February 14, 2023
Publisher: Vault Comics
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 136
Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/FEARSCAPE-VOL-2-A-DARK-INTERLUDE
The Sandman meets Dark Souls in Fearscape: A Dark
Interlude - a world with infinite sequels, dark creatures, endless
possibilities, trapped in repetition ... this is the story of how humanity
escapes.
THE WORLD IS TRAPPED AND DOOMED
Trapped in a cycle of infinite sequels, the world is doomed to repeat tired
tropes and clichéd conflicts without end. Unless, that is, unreliable narrator,
notorious plagiarist, and sequel denier Henry Henry can unleash something so
awful it deserves no repetition.
After the stunning success of Fearscape, comes A Dark
Interlude, the story of
“—No! The only offence to literature greater than the loathsome
synopsis is the sequel. I will not stand idle while some poor excuse for an
editor mangles and confuses my story, which is intact, perfect, and concluded,
with this derivative drivel. Mark my words, this nonsense has nothing to do
with my tale. I am not in it. I do not condone it. And you, dear reader, should
not buy it.” –HH
But don’t listen to Henry Henry – the only way to escape is to buy this book!
Collects the complete five-issue series
One thing I loved about the first volume, that I also enjoyed about this volume, is the way the story plays with storytelling conventions. It plays with reliable/unreliable narration, hidden meanings, straightforward thinking, overthinking, page formatting, and linear vs. non-linear progression. It also has a lot to try to say about the human condition, saying everything - and nothing at all - simultaneously.
This book honestly feels like the epitome of several conversations I've had where I play devil's advocate to anything and everything, swearing I have a legitimate point and I'm not just goofing off for fun. Readers will get as much out of this as they want to put in. You can read however deep or shallowly as you like. The story is entertaining, though it's approach probably won't be for everyone. For a person who studied literature, who writes, and who reads a ton? This graphic novel is a delight. I like the tropes and twists and references to classic literature and writers - as well as the references to classic comic creators and moments. If you read a lot and fancy yourself a writer at times, give this one a try. It's a pretty fun time and I think it'd make a great book for discussing in book clubs and amongst friends who just love comics. I give Fearscape Vol. 2: A Dark Interlude a Lone Star rating of ✯✯✯✯.
About Ryan O’Sullivan:
Ryan O'Sullivan is a comic book writer from the North of England.
Best known for original works such as Fearscape for VAULT COMICS, Void Trip,
and Turncoat; Ryan has also written extensively for licensed properties such as
Dark Souls, Warhammer 40,000, and The Evil Within.
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About Andrea Mutti:
Andrea Mutti is an acclaimed Italian artist who has worked for Marvel
Comics/Entertainment, DC Comics, Vertigo, Dark Horse Comics, BOOM! Studios,
Image, Dynamite Entertainment, and more!
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads
About Piotr Kowalski:
Piotr
Kowalski is a
comic book artist with comics published in both the American and European
markets. He has worked for the biggest publishers in comics such as Marvel,
Dark Horse, BOOM Studios!, Dynamite Entertainment, Image, American Gothic
Press, LeSoleil, Le Lombard, and Casterman. He is currently working on the
series, DEADBOX for Vault Comics, written by Mark
Russell.
Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads
Giveaway Details:
2 winners
will receive a finished copy of FEARSCAPE VOL 2: A DARK INTERLUDE, US Only.
Ends February 21st, midnight EST.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
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2/6/2023 |
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