Courtney Crumrin

Courtney Crumrin Tales 1-2

Stories of Uncle Aloysius when he was a young man.  This world’s less interesting when Courtney Crumrin isn’t the main character.  She adds a crackle to the story that isn’t replicated by Uncle A.  He’s great as a supporting character, but he can’t carry his own series as written by Ted Naifeh.  

Regret buying: No

Would buy again: No

Would read again: Yes

Rating: Fine

Courtney Crumrin and the Fire Thief’s Tale

Courtney Crumrin and the Prince of Nowhere

Okay, the first couple of times was good, but when every arc ends with Courtney learning that love isn’t enough to conquer all and the world sucks for most people, the comic becomes as jaded and bleak as the main character, and that’s no fun to read over and over.  It’s not that the lesson isn’t one that needs to be taught, but when it’s the only one that’s being hammered home, it makes me long to be done with this comic.  And I really don’t want that; I still love the art and Courtney.  I just wish she’d get more than pyrrhic victories every once in a while.

Somehow her stupidity doesn't piss me off the way it does with other fictional characters.

Well written, well drawn.

Lovely composition and execution on this cover.

She's way too young to be this bitter.

Regret buying: No

Would buy again: No

Would read again: Yes

Rating: Nice