Will O' the Wisp

As Hallowe'en approaches, I always like to sneak in a few spooky reads here and there. I'm not a big all out horror fan, but I love a good strange, dark and creepy tale. One that holds a certain dark enchantment, like Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. I bought this one from the artist at a comic convention quite a few years ago and just hadn't gotten around to it, but it seemed exactly what I was looking for in my Halloween read this year. Again wishing for half stars, I would give it 3.5 stars if I could. I really liked the artwork, the characters and the world of the Bayou as this darkly enchanting place. Although it didn't blow me away, the story was good, a mix of the supernatural, mystery and magic. I can't say I fell in love with it, but I did highly enjoy it and would likely revisit it again. I will say though, that the book itself is BEAUTIFUL! I wish all graphic novels were as lovely as this one with black glossy pages, hardcover resembling an old book and a golden clasp to keep it closed - well done book publisher!

Spooky, sweet and sad. The artwork is just like I like it and the Louisiana Bayou setting was a perfect mix of beauty and creepy.