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Creepy Susie and 13 Other Tragic Tales for Troubled Children
Creepy Susie. Mary Had a Little Chainsaw. Milo's Disorder. Rosie's Crazy Mother. The Siamese Quadruplets. Emily Amputee.
Your mother never told you these stories.
She didn't want to scare you.
But Angus Oblong is not your mother.
If Edgar Allan Poe and David Lynch wrote a book, it might be as warped, wicked, and perversely funny as this treasury of twisted tales from childhood's Twilight Zone. So don't be alarmed if you find yourself screaming . . . with laughter . . . until the day you die. Which may be very soon . . .
Your mother never told you these stories.
She didn't want to scare you.
But Angus Oblong is not your mother.
If Edgar Allan Poe and David Lynch wrote a book, it might be as warped, wicked, and perversely funny as this treasury of twisted tales from childhood's Twilight Zone. So don't be alarmed if you find yourself screaming . . . with laughter . . . until the day you die. Which may be very soon . . .
176 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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September 19, 2021
Ew. Not funny, not clever, not delightfully twisted--no wit, no gallows humor, no emotional connection to anything. This lacked both subtlety and style. No heart. Just ew.
February 2, 2019
This has been something I've wanted to read for years, I think if I read it when it came out I would have liked it more...I think I've grown a little.
2.5 stars the grown up
The teenage me would have given it maybe a 3.5?
2.5 stars the grown up
The teenage me would have given it maybe a 3.5?
September 30, 2009
Angus Oblong, Creepy Susie and Thirteen Other Tragic Tales for Troubled Children (Ballantine, 1999)
First off, don't let the title of this little twisted gem fool you; Angus Oblong (who, according to the “About the Author” bit, does actually illustrate childrens' books as well) did not mean this book for kids. In any way, shape, or form. To give you an illustration of why, one of the funniest panels here is of a human hand offering a biscuit to a dog, who's thinking to himself, “fuck you.” (Note to self: asterisk that out for Amazon...) Perhaps it was meant as a jab to parents who buy books for their kids and don't flip through them first, but I'm guessing the lawsuit factor would eliminate that hypothesis. In any case, this is about as kid-friendly as is Tim Burton's The Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories. By the way, you'll be hearing that comparison more than once in this review; the two are of a piece in many ways (and so you don't have to read to the end, I'll tell you now—if you liked that one, you're going to like this one, too). Possibly, depending on your attitude towards such things, appropriate for adolescents, but probably not for the kiddie crowd.
In any case, Creepy Susie... is fourteen very short tales, told in cartoon form, that display a mean-spirited, if very funny, brand of warped genius. All are structured in the same loose morality-play style of, say, Aesop's Fables, but with a (forgive me for using this phrase) postmodern sensibility and a viewpoint so downbeat that it borders on the nihilistic. For example, the moral of the first story: “the popular kids at school got you down? Disguise yourself, infiltrate, get invited to a slumber party, and dispatch them in their sleep.” Now, I'm one of those who believe that if you get ideas to go out and do very bad things from the books you read, you belonged in the asylum before you read those books, but I'm thinking you probably shouldn't be reading that one to your six-year-old at bedtime.
For discerning adults (and teens, perhaps), however, it's all in good fun. You have to have the kind of sense of humor (or revenge fantasies) that's going to click with Oblong's tales, but if you do, this is pure comedy gold. As I said, look to Burton as a guide, but Oblong goes farther in every direction, especially that of tastelessness. Actually, the closest thing I can compare it to is the web animation Salad Fingers, but Oblong is even more tasteless (and violent) than that. Needless to say (for those who know me, anyway), I loved it. There were a few tales that I think could have gone on for another few pages. Actually, given that the main draw here is Oblong's sense of humor, these could have been a collection of full-length graphic novels, and they'd probably be just as good. But a few are really spare, and I wanted more. Otherwise, though, find yourself a copy of this now-obscure treasure and laugh along. *** ½
First off, don't let the title of this little twisted gem fool you; Angus Oblong (who, according to the “About the Author” bit, does actually illustrate childrens' books as well) did not mean this book for kids. In any way, shape, or form. To give you an illustration of why, one of the funniest panels here is of a human hand offering a biscuit to a dog, who's thinking to himself, “fuck you.” (Note to self: asterisk that out for Amazon...) Perhaps it was meant as a jab to parents who buy books for their kids and don't flip through them first, but I'm guessing the lawsuit factor would eliminate that hypothesis. In any case, this is about as kid-friendly as is Tim Burton's The Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories. By the way, you'll be hearing that comparison more than once in this review; the two are of a piece in many ways (and so you don't have to read to the end, I'll tell you now—if you liked that one, you're going to like this one, too). Possibly, depending on your attitude towards such things, appropriate for adolescents, but probably not for the kiddie crowd.
In any case, Creepy Susie... is fourteen very short tales, told in cartoon form, that display a mean-spirited, if very funny, brand of warped genius. All are structured in the same loose morality-play style of, say, Aesop's Fables, but with a (forgive me for using this phrase) postmodern sensibility and a viewpoint so downbeat that it borders on the nihilistic. For example, the moral of the first story: “the popular kids at school got you down? Disguise yourself, infiltrate, get invited to a slumber party, and dispatch them in their sleep.” Now, I'm one of those who believe that if you get ideas to go out and do very bad things from the books you read, you belonged in the asylum before you read those books, but I'm thinking you probably shouldn't be reading that one to your six-year-old at bedtime.
For discerning adults (and teens, perhaps), however, it's all in good fun. You have to have the kind of sense of humor (or revenge fantasies) that's going to click with Oblong's tales, but if you do, this is pure comedy gold. As I said, look to Burton as a guide, but Oblong goes farther in every direction, especially that of tastelessness. Actually, the closest thing I can compare it to is the web animation Salad Fingers, but Oblong is even more tasteless (and violent) than that. Needless to say (for those who know me, anyway), I loved it. There were a few tales that I think could have gone on for another few pages. Actually, given that the main draw here is Oblong's sense of humor, these could have been a collection of full-length graphic novels, and they'd probably be just as good. But a few are really spare, and I wanted more. Otherwise, though, find yourself a copy of this now-obscure treasure and laugh along. *** ½
September 19, 2021
I’d like to say something positive about this book. But since I can’t think of a thing, I’ll just say, don’t under any circumstances read it. Ever.
August 14, 2007
Are you taken with the twisted tales of Edward Gorey? Do you delight in the off-kilter visions of Tim Burton? Well my brothers & sisters, have I got a book for you. Run, don't walk, to the nearest bookstore and pick up a copy of Creepy Susie and 13 Other Tragic Tales for Troubled Children. Between these shiny pink covers lies a whole world of naughty happiness. Read them and perhaps you, too, will ponder these questions: Where have you been all my life, Angus Oblong? Why have I not experienced the dark joy of your tragic tales long before now? How could I get this far in life without speaking the name "Eric Twinklebutt?"
The book is designed to resemble a children's book (in style, at least, not in size), but these stories are clearly meant for adults. Twisted adults. Adults who enjoy The Simpsons and who cackle over the antics of the kids on South Park. I don't think it's exaggerating to say that there's something here to offend everyone, but it's also screamingly funny, with characters ranging from stick-figure Barbie-clones called The Debbies, to a very stupid vampire who bites all the wrong things, to the aforementioned Creepy Susie and her star-crossed romance with the dashing Eric Twinklebutt (I'm sure that it's bad and wrong and the outward sign of some deep-seated problem that I get so much joy out of saying that name. Sigh.).
Creepy Susie is only 165 pages long, and most of the space on the page is taken up by illustrations. The longest story has 15 pages; the shortest has only 3 (if you count the title page). But each story is a dark comic gem, sparkling with demented charm. The illustrations only add to my enjoyment; it's as if someone gave Damien a crayon and told him to amuse himself.
So who is this Angus Oblong fella? The Bio printed on the back cover of the book claims that he is legally insane and an avid collector of dead trees. It also claims that he writes and illustrates children's books actually meant for children. Be still my heart - this imagination let loose in kiddie-land? I'd pay good money to see that.
The book is designed to resemble a children's book (in style, at least, not in size), but these stories are clearly meant for adults. Twisted adults. Adults who enjoy The Simpsons and who cackle over the antics of the kids on South Park. I don't think it's exaggerating to say that there's something here to offend everyone, but it's also screamingly funny, with characters ranging from stick-figure Barbie-clones called The Debbies, to a very stupid vampire who bites all the wrong things, to the aforementioned Creepy Susie and her star-crossed romance with the dashing Eric Twinklebutt (I'm sure that it's bad and wrong and the outward sign of some deep-seated problem that I get so much joy out of saying that name. Sigh.).
Creepy Susie is only 165 pages long, and most of the space on the page is taken up by illustrations. The longest story has 15 pages; the shortest has only 3 (if you count the title page). But each story is a dark comic gem, sparkling with demented charm. The illustrations only add to my enjoyment; it's as if someone gave Damien a crayon and told him to amuse himself.
So who is this Angus Oblong fella? The Bio printed on the back cover of the book claims that he is legally insane and an avid collector of dead trees. It also claims that he writes and illustrates children's books actually meant for children. Be still my heart - this imagination let loose in kiddie-land? I'd pay good money to see that.
July 6, 2024
Автору 13 лет
March 25, 2012
I met Angus Oblong at Planet Comicon in Kansas City this past weekend, and I'm glad I stopped by his booth and picked up this book. I love the Oblongs and these stories are short but twisted enough to completely appeal to my sense of humor and entertainment.
Don't let title fool you, these aren't for young children.
Love this book!
Don't let title fool you, these aren't for young children.
Love this book!
May 6, 2023
This book contain topics of: Murder, Electroshock Therapy, Death and probably more.
Overview:
features 13 tales of short stories that end in some dark endings.
Thoughts:
This book definitely has dark humor. I found I liked some of the stories better then others. The stories called Happy Happy Happy Sammy and Milo's Disorder was actually sad and I didn't find them funny.
Overall this book was okay. I think it could have done without some stuff because some of the topics seen in this book were not funny.
Overview:
features 13 tales of short stories that end in some dark endings.
Thoughts:
This book definitely has dark humor. I found I liked some of the stories better then others. The stories called Happy Happy Happy Sammy and Milo's Disorder was actually sad and I didn't find them funny.
Overall this book was okay. I think it could have done without some stuff because some of the topics seen in this book were not funny.
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January 26, 2021This is a collection of very short illustrated stories that are weird and macabre, and meant for adults with a dark sense of humor. I picked this collection up as purely a nostalgic read, since back in college my group of theater friends put on a show based on this book. Reading it 15 years later, I laughed more from my memories of that time than from the actual tales.
March 22, 2023
It's pretty funny, and I like the art style
August 13, 2024
"...And then she ate all of the pizza crusts."
Pretty sure this was the source of my dark humor.
(A fond memory of reading this with my friend, Tatiana. May she rest in paradise.)
Pretty sure this was the source of my dark humor.
(A fond memory of reading this with my friend, Tatiana. May she rest in paradise.)
October 4, 2016
It's not good, but it's not terrible. (By "it's not terrible," I mean I liked a couple of things, was bored by some things, and will try to repress having ever read some other things.)
HOW TO DECIDE IF YOU WOULD ENJOY THIS BOOK:
-Would you or others describe your sense of humor as "wrong"?
-Do you think ALL of Adult Swim's original shows have something good about them, in terms of plot, storytelling, and dialogue?
-Did you/do you enjoy the comic strip "Red Meat"?
-Are you cool with a couple of dead animal jokes?
If you answered "yes" to all of these questions, then you will enjoy this book. I am going to send my copy to a friend who fits the bill, and I think he will ADORE this book.
NOTA BENE: If you're a fan of the cartoon show "The Oblongs," you'll recognize some of these characters. Caveat Lector! This is NOT "The Oblongs"! These are NOT the same characters as those on the show, despite the similar/same name and appearance! NO NO NO NO NO! "The Oblongs" treats its weird characters with at least some measure of fondness. That is entirely absent here, as is almost all political commentary, and anything else you loved about the show. Do not pick up this book because you miss "The Oblongs." Only read it if you fit the above-listed criteria.
HOW TO DECIDE IF YOU WOULD ENJOY THIS BOOK:
-Would you or others describe your sense of humor as "wrong"?
-Do you think ALL of Adult Swim's original shows have something good about them, in terms of plot, storytelling, and dialogue?
-Did you/do you enjoy the comic strip "Red Meat"?
-Are you cool with a couple of dead animal jokes?
If you answered "yes" to all of these questions, then you will enjoy this book. I am going to send my copy to a friend who fits the bill, and I think he will ADORE this book.
NOTA BENE: If you're a fan of the cartoon show "The Oblongs," you'll recognize some of these characters. Caveat Lector! This is NOT "The Oblongs"! These are NOT the same characters as those on the show, despite the similar/same name and appearance! NO NO NO NO NO! "The Oblongs" treats its weird characters with at least some measure of fondness. That is entirely absent here, as is almost all political commentary, and anything else you loved about the show. Do not pick up this book because you miss "The Oblongs." Only read it if you fit the above-listed criteria.
December 30, 2017
I bought this book when it first came out and I was working at Walden Books. The stodgy old bookstore management asked staff to select their favorite books for promotion at the end of the aisle. I picked this one. They hated me for it. I persisted. When someone asks me to identify a moment where I realized I had a sick, twisted sense of humor, I look back 20 something years and fondly think of me giggling over this book and and shamelessly hawking it at the mall.
November 18, 2009
Definitely not for children. It's offbeat and funny, but more in an offensive South Park way than a sophisticated Edward Gorey way. I got a kick out of it. It's mostly drawings with a sentence or two per pages, so it can be read in about an hour (or less).
August 5, 2011
Holy shit this book is so funny!
August 3, 2014
one of the greatest things that I have ever read. so messed up.
April 6, 2015
2015 Reading Challenge #5. Un libro con un número en el título
March 26, 2018
Hilarious. Loved every page, though my favorite story was "Dick & Muffy."
June 30, 2025
Man, oh man. The cruelty, the savagery, exhibited so often by this world upon its own children. And a lot of the time, I do mean children.
Angus Oblong's CREEPY SUSIE (AND 13 OTHER TRAGIC TALES FOR TROUBLED CHILDREN) is a multifaceted foray into the really dark, yet somehow silly in a depraved way, side of youth in the Western world...perhaps exaggerated for the sake of a child's imagination, but stories in this volume such as "Milo's Disorder," "Sibling Rivalry," "Emily Amputee" (yes...), "Stupid Betsy," and the title tale of a somber-in-nature-and-especially-in-visage adolescent girl who falls in love (and has to do something about it, her way) give you no real idea whether Oblong ever really grew up or not. And that's surely intentional.
While on the slightly more culturally barbarous side, the characters in this personal anthology of his may have been the cast template for "The Oblongs" animated series, which didn't last after it premiered on television about a quarter-century ago (it didn't exactly match the appeal all the human race apparently found in "The Simpsons," although at least it was in such a manner derivative), the original, macabre work here is bewitching indeed to the youth who need a spiritual break from the new Establishment's culture. In one story here, the Happy Happy Happy Happiest boy in the known world undergoes mandatory therapy to quit obtaining universal joy at the world's hideous and sublime. In another, little Rosie observes the mental illness of her mother in so many absurd respects, that by merely growing concerned about inheriting her old lady's deranged behavior—she ultimately does just that.
There are mere echoes of joy in these tales, despite the laughably entertaining imagery and entertaining appearances (mostly like slightly augmented stick-figures). The American fiction legacy has included those, it is granted, who deviate from the list of popular franchise even in the sense of conveying depression, nuclear-family dysfunction (which isn't even really recognizable anymore) or untimely death. Edgar Allan Poe is such an example, or perhaps the film scripts of the Coen brothers. What makes Angus Oblong's dark and edgy lore work both in popular and alternative senses, however, is a sort of sentimental importance in its apparent complaints about the human race's issues (at least pertaining to kids), balanced with an original art style—not just stick figures, but at a lot of times, delicious caricature. In any case, even the stick-figure art paradigm is effectively undermined in the opening tale, "The Debbies." It serves the feminine anemic, you might say, for fornicating with the lives of the less popular, fat girls like Helga.
Angus Oblong's CREEPY SUSIE (AND 13 OTHER TRAGIC TALES FOR TROUBLED CHILDREN) is a multifaceted foray into the really dark, yet somehow silly in a depraved way, side of youth in the Western world...perhaps exaggerated for the sake of a child's imagination, but stories in this volume such as "Milo's Disorder," "Sibling Rivalry," "Emily Amputee" (yes...), "Stupid Betsy," and the title tale of a somber-in-nature-and-especially-in-visage adolescent girl who falls in love (and has to do something about it, her way) give you no real idea whether Oblong ever really grew up or not. And that's surely intentional.
While on the slightly more culturally barbarous side, the characters in this personal anthology of his may have been the cast template for "The Oblongs" animated series, which didn't last after it premiered on television about a quarter-century ago (it didn't exactly match the appeal all the human race apparently found in "The Simpsons," although at least it was in such a manner derivative), the original, macabre work here is bewitching indeed to the youth who need a spiritual break from the new Establishment's culture. In one story here, the Happy Happy Happy Happiest boy in the known world undergoes mandatory therapy to quit obtaining universal joy at the world's hideous and sublime. In another, little Rosie observes the mental illness of her mother in so many absurd respects, that by merely growing concerned about inheriting her old lady's deranged behavior—she ultimately does just that.
There are mere echoes of joy in these tales, despite the laughably entertaining imagery and entertaining appearances (mostly like slightly augmented stick-figures). The American fiction legacy has included those, it is granted, who deviate from the list of popular franchise even in the sense of conveying depression, nuclear-family dysfunction (which isn't even really recognizable anymore) or untimely death. Edgar Allan Poe is such an example, or perhaps the film scripts of the Coen brothers. What makes Angus Oblong's dark and edgy lore work both in popular and alternative senses, however, is a sort of sentimental importance in its apparent complaints about the human race's issues (at least pertaining to kids), balanced with an original art style—not just stick figures, but at a lot of times, delicious caricature. In any case, even the stick-figure art paradigm is effectively undermined in the opening tale, "The Debbies." It serves the feminine anemic, you might say, for fornicating with the lives of the less popular, fat girls like Helga.
April 18, 2024
Unpacking 'Creepy Susie': A Candid Review
Alright, let's dive into "Creepy Susie and 13 Other Tragic Tales for Troubled Children" by Angus Oblong. I'll be straight with you, this one didn't quite hit the mark for me, but art is a funny thing – what doesn't click for me might be someone else's cup of tea. Still, I've got some solid reasons why I'm giving a one-star rating on this one.
First, the title's a bit off. When you see "tragic tales for troubled children," you might think it's gonna be a bit dark but kind of funny too. Like, stories that speak to the struggles of growing up but with a hint of humor to soften the blow. But no, in my opinion, this book's title should have said "tragic tales ABOUT troubled children." Rather than serving as a source of amusement for young readers navigating difficult times, the stories unfold as much darker picture.
Then there's the cover. It looks all innocent and kid-friendly, like something you'd find in the children's section of the bookstore - or at least the young adult section. But don't be fooled – this isn't bedtime reading for the kiddos. I mean, Amazon even suggests it alongside stuff like Captain Underpants! But while Captain Underpants is all laughs, "Creepy Susie" dives into some pretty dark waters – we're talking violence, death, dysfunctional families, abuse, murder, and yeah, even some sexual themes. Definitely not what you'd expect from the seemingly "kid-friendly looking" cover.
So here's the deal: I'm all for artists pushing boundaries and doing their thing, but there's got to be some honesty in how it's presented. I feel like there should be a warning label on the cover that says, "Hey, this one's for grown-ups, not the little ones!" That way, people know what they're getting into before they crack it open.
So, to sum it up, "Creepy Susie" gets a one-star rating from me. It's not that it's a terrible book, but it definitely missed the mark on being clear about who it's meant for, and that can be a letdown for readers looking for something else.
Alright, let's dive into "Creepy Susie and 13 Other Tragic Tales for Troubled Children" by Angus Oblong. I'll be straight with you, this one didn't quite hit the mark for me, but art is a funny thing – what doesn't click for me might be someone else's cup of tea. Still, I've got some solid reasons why I'm giving a one-star rating on this one.
First, the title's a bit off. When you see "tragic tales for troubled children," you might think it's gonna be a bit dark but kind of funny too. Like, stories that speak to the struggles of growing up but with a hint of humor to soften the blow. But no, in my opinion, this book's title should have said "tragic tales ABOUT troubled children." Rather than serving as a source of amusement for young readers navigating difficult times, the stories unfold as much darker picture.
Then there's the cover. It looks all innocent and kid-friendly, like something you'd find in the children's section of the bookstore - or at least the young adult section. But don't be fooled – this isn't bedtime reading for the kiddos. I mean, Amazon even suggests it alongside stuff like Captain Underpants! But while Captain Underpants is all laughs, "Creepy Susie" dives into some pretty dark waters – we're talking violence, death, dysfunctional families, abuse, murder, and yeah, even some sexual themes. Definitely not what you'd expect from the seemingly "kid-friendly looking" cover.
So here's the deal: I'm all for artists pushing boundaries and doing their thing, but there's got to be some honesty in how it's presented. I feel like there should be a warning label on the cover that says, "Hey, this one's for grown-ups, not the little ones!" That way, people know what they're getting into before they crack it open.
So, to sum it up, "Creepy Susie" gets a one-star rating from me. It's not that it's a terrible book, but it definitely missed the mark on being clear about who it's meant for, and that can be a letdown for readers looking for something else.
July 4, 2018
The Book Creepy Susie and 13 other tragic tales for troubled children by Angus Oblong is a very funny book. One of my favorites is Creepy Susie, but it is also funny that in this book electroshock therapy cures all mental issues.
There are a lot of main characters. There is: Helga from The Debbies, Betsy from Stupid Betsy, Waldo from Waldo and Bean, Scooter from Little Scooter, Sammy from Happy happy happy happy Sammy, Milo form Milo’s Disorder, Susie form Creepy Susie, Emily from Emily Ampatute, Scottie from Narcoleptic Scottie, Tommy and Patty from Sibling rivalry, Rosie from Rosie's crazy mother, Jenny Jenny Jenny and Babette from Jenny Jenny Jenny and Babette the siamese quadruplets, Dick and Muffy from dick & muffy, Mary from Mary had a Little chainsaw.
This book is very fun but a little bit brutal so I recommend for ages 10 and up and all genders but only for those who feel like the can handle a bit of gore and murder.
There are a lot of main characters. There is: Helga from The Debbies, Betsy from Stupid Betsy, Waldo from Waldo and Bean, Scooter from Little Scooter, Sammy from Happy happy happy happy Sammy, Milo form Milo’s Disorder, Susie form Creepy Susie, Emily from Emily Ampatute, Scottie from Narcoleptic Scottie, Tommy and Patty from Sibling rivalry, Rosie from Rosie's crazy mother, Jenny Jenny Jenny and Babette from Jenny Jenny Jenny and Babette the siamese quadruplets, Dick and Muffy from dick & muffy, Mary from Mary had a Little chainsaw.
This book is very fun but a little bit brutal so I recommend for ages 10 and up and all genders but only for those who feel like the can handle a bit of gore and murder.
March 16, 2023
What to say about Creepy Susie.... Well its certainly a good book for cheering you up thats for sure.
When this book arrived i was thinking it would be a book of short warped stories so i was rather surprised to find it like a comic in the way it was told with illustrations and little quirky sentences.
Much like the Bunny Suicide books, the illustrations themselves were relatively simple and fit well with the short text that went with them. My favorite out of the bunch would be the sibling rivalry, it had me in stitches and I had to show it to a friend.
This book took only twenty minutes to get through but it is well worth getting if you're interested in warped little books of humour that are meant for brightening your day. If I had a coffee table this would be left there for anyone to read.
When this book arrived i was thinking it would be a book of short warped stories so i was rather surprised to find it like a comic in the way it was told with illustrations and little quirky sentences.
Much like the Bunny Suicide books, the illustrations themselves were relatively simple and fit well with the short text that went with them. My favorite out of the bunch would be the sibling rivalry, it had me in stitches and I had to show it to a friend.
This book took only twenty minutes to get through but it is well worth getting if you're interested in warped little books of humour that are meant for brightening your day. If I had a coffee table this would be left there for anyone to read.
May 1, 2022
Dark and horrible, but still pretty funny. I found out about this book after I watched The Oblongs cartoon version. I watched an interview with Angus Oblong in which he stated his original purpose in creating these characters is because he hates people and he wants people to hate these characters. He acknowledged that the show didn’t really turn out like he wanted, something like only 10% of his original idea shined through. So I was curious, and after reading this I agree most of his original concept was transformed into something more endearing and almost lighthearted for dark humor. I like the show and I like this book too, but besides the art style they tell very different stories. Angus takes the dark symbolism much further here.
April 1, 2019
Someone said that if you love Tim Burton's 'The Melancholy Death Of Oyster Boy' you'll love this, too. Someone was wrong. I Love Tim Burton, loved 'Oyster Boy', liked The Oblongs TV show back in the day but as a book of short stories it falls short. There is only one Tim Burton.
May 23, 2023
Libro-comic con 14 historias muy cortas (se le en 10 minutos) difícil de catalogar, podríamos dejarlo en (muy) políticamente incorrectas. Como curiosidad el autor hace todas sus intervenciones públicas pintado de payaso...ahí queda eso.
October 13, 2017
Very fascinating book. I'm surprised.
August 19, 2019
Really enjoyed this one. Reminded me a bit.
November 10, 2019
This very short book is good for a few laughs if you have a bizarre sense of humor. Definately not for children, even troubled ones.
March 26, 2020
Such a funny little quick read with whacky comics
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