Product Description: For the first time in comics, the centuries-old tale of Punch and Judy is told in this 48-page adaptation of the classic children's puppet show, written and researched by Christopher P. Reilly and illustrated by Darron Laessig with a gorgeous cover painted by Star Wars cover artist Jon Foster. Follow the trail of mayhem left by Mr. Punch, as he brandishes his "slap-stick" upon every foe who tries to hurt his precious and infamous nose, from the dog Mr. Toby, to Mr. Scaramouche, to the Hangman, and finally the Devil himself.
THE COMICAL TRAGEDY IS IF YOU DON'T READ IT ^ As a fan of Mr. Reilly's comic book "Rogue Satellite", I anxiously awaited his take on the Punch and Judy mythos, and was far from disappointed. Thoroughly researched, charmingly written and stylishly illustrated, "The Comical Tragedy of Punch and Judy" is a far more evocative tale than the more often mentioned "Mr. Punch" by Gaiman and McKean. Don't let this hidden gem pass you by, this one is a must have and a valuable addition to your collection.
Why did it take hundreds of years? ^ Forget the statical drone of Neil Gaimen's torturous Mr. Punch. This is the best insight into the Punch and Judy mythos ever! Why did it take hundreds of years for someone to figure out that there was an audience for this story? If you have ever wanted to read the story of Mr. Punch in its entirety, this is probably as close as you can get.
the Old is new, again! ^ For those of you on the Western side of the Atlantic, where Punch and Judy shows were not a major mind-warp of your childhood, this book's going to give you a good insight into why the British grow up the way they do. This It is a fairly straight adaptation of the story of Mr Punch, if indeed it's possible to define the story from its many sources and variations. It's written and researched by Christopher P Reilly, so what's been produced is a decent, authoritative version with occasional (and forgivable) flights into scripting whimsy. If it had footnotes or a reading list it would be even better. Darron Laessig's art is perfect - it looks, as it should do, like a particularly warped cartoon. This comic looks lovely, and it's educational. You'll thank yourself for picking it up.
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