Another in Papercutz’s revival of the classic comics series, CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: THE RAVEN AND OTHER POEMS is a collection of nine pieces of verse written by Edgar Allan Poe, with illustrations by the macabre master of the inkwell, the great Gahan Wilson. If there’s anyone born to bring these lines to life, it’s Wilson, and he provides solid, consistent work throughout.
“The Raven” is the most famous here, obviously, with “Annabel Lee” and “The Conquerer Worm” included as well. I’d rather see adaptations of stories rather than the poems, but well, that’s what GRAPHIC CLASSICS is for. This may be a good way to introduce kids to Poe’s work, but adults — other than Wilson and completists — won’t be too drawn to it, especially given the god-awful ugly typeface chosen for its guts. —Rod Lott
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