tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post1345001863424003912..comments2024-03-27T16:43:14.917-05:00Comments on THE HORRORS OF IT ALL: Trail of the Phantom GypsyMr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-61906348920956758982014-02-28T11:32:04.750-06:002014-02-28T11:32:04.750-06:00I agree with Brian Barnes and Mestiere - those &qu...I agree with Brian Barnes and Mestiere - those "sins of the fathers" kinds of stories usually leave a bad taste in my mouth, even when they're well-done. But as Mr. Cavin says, they're a real staple of horror stories. Besides, this was a pretty original one.<br /><br />The moment I saw Jeremy and Marla meet, after seeing his father's attitude, I expected a Romeo and Juliet kind of story. I guess in a way it IS, though a very weird one.Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603892208775996594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-85192660378711322192014-02-26T11:45:51.834-06:002014-02-26T11:45:51.834-06:00The final story in this issue might be the best, o...The final story in this issue might be the best, or kookiest one of the bunch-- coming up here shortly.<br /><br />Thanks for the comments!Mr. Karswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-76320809112850057822014-02-24T14:57:48.739-06:002014-02-24T14:57:48.739-06:00Curses last for generations and generations. They ...Curses last for generations and generations. They nearly always target innocent people. I think that's the strength of the story here. Perhaps it doesn't bother to adhere to some rigid guideline on moral justice, that that is also a strength if you ask me.<br /><br />I loved the ambitious art here, though some panels work better than others. The middle row of page five is really great--that forth panel some of the boldest possible emotional mark-making. Really aggressive. I would hang the third panel of page six on my wall in a frame, same with the fifth of seven. Great stuff!Mr. Cavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01634994342702518448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-5735615105857378862014-02-24T13:15:20.186-06:002014-02-24T13:15:20.186-06:00I agree with Mestiere here, this story didn't ...I agree with Mestiere here, this story didn't seem to understand the mechanics of a curse, you're supposed to curse the person who caused your suffering. Yes, in the end, the father did pay, but it was really the innocent, his son, who suffered and died.<br /><br />And, kicking somebody off your land? Cruel, yes, but deserving of an eternal curse? It seems these Gypsys were a bit on edge!<br /><br />Of course, following the woman you know is dead to confess your love? Maybe he got cursed for being an idiot!<br /><br />Artist had a bit of a problem with female faces, page 2, panel 2 made me laugh out loud. That's supposed to be a woman cursing you to wander and die? It looks more like she commenting on how nice his tie is!<br /><br />Still, a fun read.Brian Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15737535617796413548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-7890616025079734312014-02-24T12:59:05.957-06:002014-02-24T12:59:05.957-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mestierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469030153414408109noreply@blogger.com