Werewolf (Del Rey)

(Del Rey, 2005)
™ and © 1979-1984, 2005 Richard Corben; © 1984, 2005 John Pocsik; © 1984, 2005 Warren Publishing Co.

Richard Corben has been a force in graphic storytelling for over thirty years; his work has appeared in Heavy Metal, as well as publications from Dark Horse, Marvel, and DC. The focus of this album-size collection of short stories is werewolves, victims of lycanthropy who terrorize wayward humans who have dared to cross their paths. The highlight of this gorgeous, if visceral, collection is “Roda and the Wolf”—a retelling of the “Little Red Riding Hood” story that features a stark naked redhead to be reckoned with. Another tale analyzes the power of sex over the lycanthrope. Werewolves have long been a source of fascination to those intrigued by the supernatural, and Corben’s stories are powerful pieces of horror fiction that push the boundaries of sequential art to their limits. Sure, there is something in here for the traditionalists, but the underground-cum-mainstream storyteller is always good for a walk on the wild side.

— Thomas Moudry

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