After the surprise-success of TALES FROM THE CRYPT No. 8 Diary of a Stinky Dead Kid, CRYPT is back and offering an all-new parody of the best-selling Wicked book. Plus, the Stinky Dead Kid himself is back in a new story, and Star Trek fan-favourite writer David Gerrold contributes Sales of a Death Man.
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Hugo and Nebula award-winner David Gerrold is a Star Trek fan-favorite, having written some of its most popular books and multiple television episodes including the classic "The Trouble with Tribbles," which the recent Star Trek feature film pays homage to.
Stefan Petrucha has written X-Files comics and for Disney comics. He is the author of such YA series as "Timetripper" (Razorbill), "Wicked Dead" with Thomas Pendleton (Harper Collins) and "The Rule of Won," which was published in September 2008 to rave reviews. Stefan has written every Nancy Drew Graphic Novel from Papercutz to date, and wrote both "Stinky Dead Kid" stories in Tales from the Crypt #8.
Papercutz Editor-In-Chief Jim Salicrupis a legend in the comics industry, having worked at Marvel Comics for over 20 years and editing some of its best-known titles, including the record-breaking "Spider-Man #1" with Tom MacFarlane, which sold over 2.5 million copies.
Rick Parker's artwork has been seen in the NY Times, Village Voice, The NY Press, The Daily News, The Chicago Tribune, on 60 Minutes, CNN, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Nickelodeon Magazine and in millions of MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head Comic Books worldwide. He illustrated both "Stinky Dead Kid" stories in Tales from the Crypt #8 and recently collaborated with comics legend Harvey Pekar on on the online webcomic series "Project Pekar."
Stuart Sayger created and draws the online comicbook series "Shiver in the Dark" and illustrated the entire BIONICLE "Ignition" Series, as well as part of BIONICLE #8 "Legends of Bara Magna" for Papercutz. He also illustrates for the Upperdeck card game "VS."
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Marvelous...
24 Nov 2010
By Tim Lasiuta
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
Who ever said that Mad magazine was dead? Whoops, they are now quarterly, but it seems that Papercutz has picked up the ball.
Tales From The Crypt gives us a twisted look at the hit Broadway play, Wicked and the stinky dead kid returns with a pet fetish. Wickeder is an entertaining look at what may have happened to Dorothy, the Great Oz, and a court room filled with wit, wisdom, and yes, wickedness. The trial of Dorothy for the death of Alfalfa, the wicked witch is not what you would expect. Dorothy IS not sugary sweet, but she is more sacarin sweet, filled with cancerous anger and attitude. Stefan Petrucha and daughter take the high parody road with great results. This is not the Oz of your parents, or grandparents...
Personally, I enjoy the stinky dead kid, and the adventures of a kid who just won't go away. His pet adventures are marvellous, and would garner the wraith of PETA, and pet owners everywhere. Good thing they don't read Tales From the Crypt. When is the Stinky Dead Kid going to tack American Awful??? Oops, that's my idea Stefan!
The weak point of the book is the Scott Lobdell and James Romberger entry, "Kill Baby, Kill." While I like the story, I dislike the art. Profit always reigns supreme over principles where politicians enter.
I love this series Mr Salicrup...you are wicked, and should be punished...now, go, and write some soap opera or something. Use lines like .."Roger, I'm...." and "a Comic Book Collector!"
Way to go men.
Tim Lasiuta
Tales From The Crypt gives us a twisted look at the hit Broadway play, Wicked and the stinky dead kid returns with a pet fetish. Wickeder is an entertaining look at what may have happened to Dorothy, the Great Oz, and a court room filled with wit, wisdom, and yes, wickedness. The trial of Dorothy for the death of Alfalfa, the wicked witch is not what you would expect. Dorothy IS not sugary sweet, but she is more sacarin sweet, filled with cancerous anger and attitude. Stefan Petrucha and daughter take the high parody road with great results. This is not the Oz of your parents, or grandparents...
Personally, I enjoy the stinky dead kid, and the adventures of a kid who just won't go away. His pet adventures are marvellous, and would garner the wraith of PETA, and pet owners everywhere. Good thing they don't read Tales From the Crypt. When is the Stinky Dead Kid going to tack American Awful??? Oops, that's my idea Stefan!
The weak point of the book is the Scott Lobdell and James Romberger entry, "Kill Baby, Kill." While I like the story, I dislike the art. Profit always reigns supreme over principles where politicians enter.
I love this series Mr Salicrup...you are wicked, and should be punished...now, go, and write some soap opera or something. Use lines like .."Roger, I'm...." and "a Comic Book Collector!"
Way to go men.
Tim Lasiuta
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Stories for Children Magazine 4 Star review
21 Oct 2010
By Virginia S. Grenier
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
Reviewed by: Nancy Messmore
Synopsis: The Crypt-Keeper returns with his GhouLunatics for the ninth incarnation of twisted tales and peculiar parodies. Three tales are introduced by the Crypt-Keeper and friends in ghastly good humor.
The first tale is a sequel. Because the parody of Diary of a Wimpy Kid was so successful, Glugg returns in "Dead Dog Dies!" Celebrating his one year death day isn't all Glugg thought it would be--zombies don't do gifts. Thanks to his one living friend, Crowley, Glugg may still have something other than dirt to open.
In the second story, nature takes revenge after an oil spill at an off-shore drilling rig. "Kill, Baby, Kill!" pits big business, green advocates and a surprise avenger against each other. Who will win? The scariest part of this story is how close it hits home.
The graphic novel ends with the Crypt-Keeper's friend, the Old Witch, presenting a play. "Wickeder" is based on "Frank N. Balmed's Wizard of Ooze." The story follows Dotty's trial in the murder of Alfalfa, the Wickeder Witch. All preconceptions are destroyed in this retelling of a classic story.
Overall thoughts: Because this graphic novel continues in the Tales of the Crypt tradition, readers will expect a bit of guts and gore with a lot of tongue-in-cheek. All of that is served with illustrations that seamlessly shift styles to enhance each story. Add text that delivers shocks and laughs simultaneously and you've got a fun read for older tweens. Parody fans of all ages will find this a satisfying read as well.
For me, the word play was most fun. The Crypt-Keeper's puns were fairly obvious but still made me chuckle. However, the witticisms in the three main stories often had me laughing out, (I apologize to the people sitting near me at library). That wittiness is why I like this book so much: I think humor is the best way to coerce reluctant readers into picking up books. With the humor and terrific art, I expect many reluctant readers will be making friends with the Crypt-Keeper and his GhouLunatics.
Synopsis: The Crypt-Keeper returns with his GhouLunatics for the ninth incarnation of twisted tales and peculiar parodies. Three tales are introduced by the Crypt-Keeper and friends in ghastly good humor.
The first tale is a sequel. Because the parody of Diary of a Wimpy Kid was so successful, Glugg returns in "Dead Dog Dies!" Celebrating his one year death day isn't all Glugg thought it would be--zombies don't do gifts. Thanks to his one living friend, Crowley, Glugg may still have something other than dirt to open.
In the second story, nature takes revenge after an oil spill at an off-shore drilling rig. "Kill, Baby, Kill!" pits big business, green advocates and a surprise avenger against each other. Who will win? The scariest part of this story is how close it hits home.
The graphic novel ends with the Crypt-Keeper's friend, the Old Witch, presenting a play. "Wickeder" is based on "Frank N. Balmed's Wizard of Ooze." The story follows Dotty's trial in the murder of Alfalfa, the Wickeder Witch. All preconceptions are destroyed in this retelling of a classic story.
Overall thoughts: Because this graphic novel continues in the Tales of the Crypt tradition, readers will expect a bit of guts and gore with a lot of tongue-in-cheek. All of that is served with illustrations that seamlessly shift styles to enhance each story. Add text that delivers shocks and laughs simultaneously and you've got a fun read for older tweens. Parody fans of all ages will find this a satisfying read as well.
For me, the word play was most fun. The Crypt-Keeper's puns were fairly obvious but still made me chuckle. However, the witticisms in the three main stories often had me laughing out, (I apologize to the people sitting near me at library). That wittiness is why I like this book so much: I think humor is the best way to coerce reluctant readers into picking up books. With the humor and terrific art, I expect many reluctant readers will be making friends with the Crypt-Keeper and his GhouLunatics.
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tales from the crypt #9: wickeder
5 April 2013
By April Smith
- Published on Amazon.com
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loved the book. reminds me of the diary of the whimpy kids book set, which I have them all. love it.
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