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Nov 07, 2018 Anne rated it really liked it

Sherlock + Cthulhu = A Report in Emerald.

I went into information technology knowing that information technology was some sort of Doyle/Lovecraft brew-up, but that was about it. I had no idea what Gaiman was trying to pull off as far as plot goes, and I'm glad I didn't. Because while this was exactly what information technology purported to be, it was also quite a bit different than I was expecting.

A detective with uncanny skills and his war hero roommate gear up out to solve a royal murder in London.
Yep, that sounds like a Sherlock Holmes story, right?

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Sherlock + Cthulhu = A Report in Emerald.

I went into it knowing that it was some sort of Doyle/Lovecraft brew-up, simply that was about information technology. I had no idea what Gaiman was trying to pull off as far as plot goes, and I'm glad I didn't. Because while this was exactly what it purported to exist, it was also quite a bit dissimilar than I was expecting.

A detective with uncanny skills and his war hero roommate prepare out to solve a royal murder in London.
Yeah, that sounds like a Sherlock Holmes story, correct?

Simply these royals? They, um, bleed dark-green. To say the least, this is a very interesting alternate history.
And that'south not even the twist .

I have a tumultuous relationship with Gaiman'south writing. He'due south got all the talent in the world and I honey his stories, but I wish they were a tad less rambling and drawn out. So, the forced compaction that naturally happens in graphic novelizations really worked for me here.

Recommended for anyone looking for a bit of something unlike.

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Nov 26, 2018 Sean Gibson rated it actually liked information technology

Forget Pokémon—it's my mission in life to catch all Holmesian graphic novels, specially those that are not adaptations of canonical stories, but rather additions to it (bonus points if the fine art is so stellar that I can get completely immersed in Victorian London or if at that place are supernatural overtones (or even just a hint of the supernatural, a la Hound of the Baskervilles)).

(Another reason to say forget Pokémon? Squirtle. I mean, come on—someone was either intentionally trying to coin a term

Forget Pokémon—information technology'south my mission in life to grab all Holmesian graphic novels, particularly those that are non adaptations of approved stories, but rather additions to it (bonus points if the art is so stellar that I can go completely immersed in Victorian London or if at that place are supernatural overtones (or even just a hint of the supernatural, a la Hound of the Baskervilles)).

(Another reason to say forget Pokémon? Squirtle. I mean, come up on—someone was either intentionally trying to coin a term to describe a particularly tricky (and aqueous) sex act or completely clueless; my money is on the onetime.)

Enter Gaiman, adapting his 2004 award-winning short story of the aforementioned name, an intriguing mashup of the world of Holmes and the twisted oeuvre of H.P. Lovecraft. The artwork is solid, the pacing brisk, and the tentacles ubiquitous. And, the last twist would makes the kiwi in Lisa Turtle's favorite beverage* look similar a sapsucker. If you're a traditionalist, it's a picayune out there, but if you're open to a niggling bit of weird with your Victorian sleuthing, information technology'southward well worth checking out.

*That is an INCREDIBLY obscure Saved past the Bell reference, and I award eleventy-billion points to anyone who picks up on it. As well, we should exist best friends.

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Aug 23, 2019 Michelle rated it really liked it

I'one thousand a big fan of the original Sherlock Holmes stories and Neil Gaiman, and then "A Written report in Emerald" was an exciting discovery for me! It's a chilling, strange, and very exciting take on a Holmes story. Probably about what yous would expect from Neil Gaiman in terms of the weirdness -- and I mean this in the best and most adoring mode possible!

Roughly following the plot of "A Study in Carmine", the novel is narrated by a British soldier newly returned home afterwards beingness injured in a war in Afghanistan. Thr

I'm a large fan of the original Sherlock Holmes stories and Neil Gaiman, and so "A Study in Emerald" was an exciting discovery for me! It'south a spooky, strange, and very heady take on a Holmes story. Probably about what y'all would look from Neil Gaiman in terms of the weirdness -- and I mean this in the best and about adoring fashion possible!

Roughly post-obit the plot of "A Study in Scarlet", the novel is narrated past a British soldier newly returned domicile after being injured in a war in Transitional islamic state of afghanistan. Through a common acquaintance, he becomes flatmates with a brilliant if unorthodox consulting detective. One day they are called by Inspector Lestrade to help with the investigation of the gruesome murder of a member of the Royal Family. A member who is both far more than and far less than man...

Readers familiar with the Sherlock Holmes catechism volition be lulled into a sense of security past the standard opening, earlier realizing that this is not the aforementioned story. (view spoiler)[In this alternate retelling, the old gods have returned and they have quite the say in people's lives. The mystery revolves effectually what happened to one of these Cthulu-type monsters, (hide spoiler)] simply to say anymore would completely spoil the ingenious mode that Gaiman plays with the original Report in Crimson --the part reversals he uses, and how he incorporates Lovecraftian elements.

The illustrations pay tribute to the styles of both Conan Doyle and Lovecraft, existence applied in the paneling, simply with a sense of underlying unease in the atmosphere. The writing also captures the elegance expected from both of these masters. A huge twist is subconscious right in apparently sight as well, though I suspect the most hardcore Holmes fans might take guessed it from the kickoff. If you're a fan of Holmes, or Gaiman, or both -- you will probably quite enjoy "A Report in Emerald"!

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Sep 19, 2018 Calista rated it really liked it

I didn't know annihilation near this earlier reading it. It's a good manner to read this one every bit the surprises are enjoyable. This seems loosely based on the Sherlock Holmes story 'a Study in Cerise'. It is so blended with H P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu, which I still need to read. It turns into something of it's own. I don't know that Neil uses Watson or Holmes. They are chosen the Major and the Detective, I believe. It is at Baker's street.

There is a mystery and there is surprise. Neil has such a souvenir f

I didn't know anything almost this before reading it. It's a good way to read this one as the surprises are enjoyable. This seems loosely based on the Sherlock Holmes story 'a Study in Scarlet'. It is then blended with H P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu, which I withal need to read. It turns into something of it's ain. I don't know that Neil uses Watson or Holmes. They are chosen the Major and the Detective, I believe. It is at Baker's street.

There is a mystery and there is surprise. Neil has such a gift for words in my opinion. It is such a gift. He can make anything interesting. I thought the artwork was wonderful. It is bully for Victorian England. The characters are sharp and the story is too short. It's my big complaint, the story needed to have more of it.

I will say, this does not really answer questions, information technology simply leaves you with more questions.

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May 16, 2020 Sam Quixote rated information technology really liked it

Victorian England and a royal is found murdered in a cheap Shoreditch rooming firm - but who could commit such a treasonous act? Perplexed, the police turn to the greatest detective in the earth and his companion, based in Baker Street. The game is atentacled in this brilliant cross between Conan Doyle and Lovecraft!

I read A Study in Emerald when it was published in Neil Gaiman'south short story drove Fragile Things but that was then long ago that I'd forgotten the absolutely inspired twist endi

Victorian England and a majestic is found murdered in a cheap Shoreditch rooming house - but who could commit such a treasonous human activity? Perplexed, the constabulary turn to the greatest detective in the world and his companion, based in Baker Street. The game is atentacled in this brilliant cross betwixt Conan Doyle and Lovecraft!

I read A Study in Emerald when information technology was published in Neil Gaiman'southward curt story drove Fragile Things just that was and then long ago that I'd forgotten the absolutely inspired twist ending when I came to read this comic adaptation so I was blown away all again. It'southward no less groovy a story in graphic form.

The mystery is compelling, the world-edifice is terrific and it's the perfect meeting of ii writers' worlds with Lovecraftian elements so beautifully incorporated into Conan Doyle'south Holmes stories you lot'd think they were made for each other. And that twist is totally unpredictable and ingenious.

I love the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen-esque interstitials - fake ads nodding to Victorian literature - and the blueprint of Queen Victoria is genuinely creepy with "her" homo mask.

Information technology's not a huge critique merely the simply thing that stops me from giving this one a perfect score is Rafael Albuquerque'due south fine art. I'yard just not a fan and, while I appreciate the colour choices suit the time and setting, the pages look very drab and slow to look at.

Otherwise, A Written report in Emerald is a superb and imaginative blend of Victorian detective fiction and Lovecraftian horror, executed masterfully - a fantastic read!

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Sep 29, 2019 Ginger rated it really liked it

3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars

I'm curious to encounter if they will turn this into a serial since the volume ends on a cliffhanger. I had to check this one out because...

1. Information technology's written by Neil Gaiman and 2. It's a Sherlock Holmes retelling.

A Report in Emerald was an unique retelling of the famous Sherlock Holmes solving a murder that had H.P. Lovecraft themes. All hail the Cthulhu!

I idea the art work by Rafael Albuquerque was really well done for all the well loved characters from Holmes, Watson to

3.5 stars rounded upwards to 4 stars

I'm curious to encounter if they will plough this into a series since the volume ends on a cliffhanger. I had to check this ane out because...

1. It's written by Neil Gaiman and 2. It's a Sherlock Holmes retelling.

A Study in Emerald was an unique retelling of the famous Sherlock Holmes solving a murder that had H.P. Lovecraft themes. All hail the Cthulhu!

I thought the fine art work by Rafael Albuquerque was really well done for all the well loved characters from Holmes, Watson to Lestrade.

I'thou glad I took the time to check this out from the library. It was definitely different but fun!

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January 04, 2019 Chad rated it really liked information technology

An adaptation of Neil Gaiman's short story from a Sherlock Holmes anthology. It mashs up Doyle'due south and Lovecraft's most pop creations. The fine art is wonderfully moody, giving London a spooky, foggy vibe. I didn't see the twist coming at all, although I would say it could take been delivered a bit clearer. Even when I saw there would be a twist, the fine art didn't brand it clear that it had happened, leaving besides much to be inferred. An accommodation of Neil Gaiman'due south short story from a Sherlock Holmes anthology. It mashs up Doyle'south and Lovecraft's near pop creations. The fine art is wonderfully moody, giving London a spooky, foggy vibe. I didn't see the twist coming at all, although I would say it could have been delivered a bit clearer. Fifty-fifty when I saw in that location would be a twist, the art didn't make it articulate that it had happened, leaving as well much to be inferred. ...more

The more I read Neil Gaiman, the more I think that I tin only truly appreciate his graphic works. I do believe that his style and narrative are perfect for this kind of fine art, and when he finds the right illustrators, who are able to capture the atmosphere of his creations (like in this case), the result is stunning. This short volume is one of the almost original and interesting retakes of the character of Sherlock Holmes I always read.

Perfectly timed, beautifully illustrated, lovecraftian, weird and due south

The more I read Neil Gaiman, the more than I recollect that I tin only truly appreciate his graphic works. I exercise believe that his mode and narrative are perfect for this kind of fine art, and when he finds the right illustrators, who are able to capture the atmosphere of his creations (like in this example), the result is stunning. This short book is one of the most original and interesting retakes of the character of Sherlock Holmes I ever read.

Perfectly timed, beautifully illustrated, lovecraftian, weird and surprisingly creepy, I enjoyed every minute of this brief story. A neat Halloween read!

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This is the graphic novel version of Neil Gaiman's "A Study in Emerald," which won the Hugo Award for short stories in 2004. It's a bright mash-upwards of the Sherlock Holmes universe and H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos, a weird just wonderful fantasy variation on a Sherlock Holmes mystery.

Then I'grand unremarkably not a graphic novel kind of person - I like my reading straight-upwards, the traditional mode, not in audio or graphic novel version - but when I saw this volume sitting on the library shelf staring at k

This is the graphic novel version of Neil Gaiman's "A Study in Emerald," which won the Hugo Honor for short stories in 2004. It's a brilliant mash-upwardly of the Sherlock Holmes universe and H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos, a weird but wonderful fantasy variation on a Sherlock Holmes mystery.

So I'm commonly not a graphic novel kind of person - I like my reading straight-up, the traditional way, not in audio or graphic novel version - just when I saw this book sitting on the library shelf staring at me I couldn't resist picking information technology upward, since the original "Study in Emerald" is one of my favorite Gaiman curt stories. (Really, it is brilliant.)

Information technology's Victorian days in

England Albion, and a dr., wounded in the Transitional islamic state of afghanistan war (in this case, by a monstrous being), moves in with a new roommate. Names are never mentioned, just the new roommate is a consulting detective with a deep knowledge of obscure facts. Oh, and he lives on Baker Street. Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard comes to beg the detective's assist in solving a mystery: an alien noble from Germany has been murdered, emerald blood scattered everywhere. All the nobility and leaders of nations in this world are Lovecraftian aliens, owing to their conquest of the globe 700 years earlier. Merely the thing is, nearly people heartily corroborate of government-by-alien-monsters, despite some ... drawbacks. So the detective and the adept doctor set off to hunt down the murderers.

I still like the original written version of this story meliorate, but this graphic novel does have near 80-90% of the original version's text (I was doing a side-by-side comparison for virtually of the novel). The illustrations are appropriately creepy, peculiarly Queen Victoria and her magic tentacles and human mask. :) (view spoiler)[Prince Albert is human, and I just don't even want to think about the human/monster interbreeding going on in this world. (hide spoiler)]

Once yous read this, I highly recommend Wikipedia'southward spoiler-filled page about this book, which includes discussion of the many hints and Easter eggs that Gaiman slipped into this story. Hither'south a link to the Wikipedia article. The "advertisements" are to die for.

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Aug 23, 2020 Char rated it really liked information technology

This would be a fine Halloween Bingo read! Sherlock Holmes/Cthulhu mashup. Cliffhanger ending though.

Sep 12, 2019 Carmen rated information technology really liked information technology

Recommends it for: Fans of Gaiman, Sherlock Holmes, or Cthulhu

The place that leechlike mouth had touched me was tattooed forever, frog white, into the skin of my now withered shoulder. I had once been a cleft shot. At present I had nothing, salve a fearfulness of the world-below-world alike to panic. pg. 7

A graphic novel accommodation of A Study in Emerald. Basically Gaiman is bringing together Sherlock Holmes and the works of Lovecraft.

The story is good: creepy and creative. I like the lurking evil and the undertones of earth domination by The Former Ones and the creeping ho

The place that leechlike mouth had touched me was tattooed forever, frog white, into the skin of my at present withered shoulder. I had once been a crack shot. Now I had nothing, salve a fear of the world-beneath-world akin to panic. pg. 7

A graphic novel adaptation of A Study in Emerald. Basically Gaiman is bringing together Sherlock Holmes and the works of Lovecraft.

The story is good: creepy and creative. I similar the lurking evil and the undertones of earth domination by The Old Ones and the creeping horror. It as well has a few twists that are interesting.

The art is kind of night, it's non my favorite style, although it does fit in with the narrative and it is easy to follow.

The writing is good, Gaiman has a way with words. His renowned creativity is a fleck stifled, seeing equally he is appropriation from two very famous worlds hither: Sherlock Holmes and Cthulhu.

Information technology'south enjoyable and fun, and the mashup is creative, but overall the concept is giving Gaiman less room to shine considering he is constrained by the worlds already in place. Probably the funniest twists are the little paper advertisements Gaiman puts in here while winking at the reader. For example, "5. Tepes, exsanguinator" or Henry Jekyll selling "Jekyll's Powders" for people who suffer "constipation of the soul."

Might exist improve as a prose story, but I haven't picked upwardly the prose-story, only this version.

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Crooked past Austin Grossman

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Sherlock Holmes (and someone else...) meets the Cthulhu Mythos in an splendid comic book adaption of one of Neil Gaiman's all-time short tales e'er, available in anthologies like Shadows Over Baker Street and Fragile Things: Brusk Fictions and Wonders, but you can downoad and read it for free on the author's website too: http://world wide web.neilgaiman.com/mediafiles/...

I've read the original tale something similar three times already, and so the final twist was not unknown to me, but it was still great every bit the firs

Sherlock Holmes (and someone else...) meets the Cthulhu Mythos in an first-class comic book adaption of one of Neil Gaiman'due south all-time short tales e'er, available in anthologies like Shadows Over Baker Street and Fragile Things: Brusk Fictions and Wonders, just you can downoad and read it for free on the author's website besides: http://www.neilgaiman.com/mediafiles/...

I've read the original tale something like three times already, so the final twist was not unknown to me, but it was withal corking as the first time and Albuquerque'southward dark and gritty artworks added a lot of atmosphere to this wonderful horrorific pastiche.

A really have to look for and play the tabletop lath game inspired past it sooner or later.

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Jul 03, 2019 Dave Schaafsma rated it actually liked it

I had kind of stopped reading these comics adaptations of Gaiman brusque stories, had reached Gaiman saturation, merely I knew the story, the comprehend looked intriguing, I saw that Gaiman was able to attract (as he among very few can practise) the very all-time squad (Dave Stewart, 1 of the near celebrated colorists e'er, and the virtually celebrated letterer ever Todd Klein) and I just sighed and walked this little dog dwelling.

The story is Gaiman'southward clever 2004 Hugo-award-winning adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle'due south

I had kind of stopped reading these comics adaptations of Gaiman short stories, had reached Gaiman saturation, but I knew the story, the embrace looked intriguing, I saw that Gaiman was able to attract (as he among very few can exercise) the very best team (Dave Stewart, one of the most historic colorists ever, and the most historic letterer e'er Todd Klein) and I simply sighed and walked this fiddling dog home.

The story is Gaiman'southward clever 2004 Hugo-award-winning adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle'south A Study in Cerise. Why emerald? Well, in part considering the spilled blood here is not scarlet, but green, because Gaiman is making a petty Victorian mash-upwards cartoon from the worlds of Doyle and Lovecraft, featuring appearances of Cthulhu. The fine art by Rafael Albuquerque is moody, terrific. I like the picayune Victorian fun adverts, throughout, and the surprise catastrophe. Clever, entertaining, all effectually.

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Jan 17, 2019 Sud666 rated it information technology was amazing

"A Study In Emerald" is Neil Gaiman'southward take on mashing together the worlds of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and H.P. Lovecraft. He does a slap-up chore with it.

Imagine a Sherlock Holmes story prepare in a Lovecraftian Cthulhu world. Gaiman nails the setting and the story perfectly, blending it well into the "Victorian Age" timeline where the flesh had lost to the Old Ones and the reigning monarchs of Europe and the world are all Old Ones. And then we run across our characters go through and solve a case in the typical Hol

"A Report In Emerald" is Neil Gaiman's take on mashing together the worlds of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and H.P. Lovecraft. He does a corking job with it.

Imagine a Sherlock Holmes story fix in a Lovecraftian Cthulhu globe. Gaiman nails the setting and the story perfectly, blending it well into the "Victorian Age" timeline where the mankind had lost to the Old Ones and the reigning monarchs of Europe and the world are all Old Ones. And then we see our characters go through and solve a case in the typical Holmes/Watson style, well "typical" if one includes Erstwhile Gods. However I noticed that the characters are never named and Gaiman drops Stiff hints virtually the identity, though it is never confirmed or denied. So if you don't want to spoil it and figure it out yourself..do so and read no farther. However the rest of y'all guys:

I, IMHO, call up in this messed up Cthulhu globe it's actually James Moriarty we are seeing as Holmes. The Watson character is hinted at by the end with the story being signed off by an Southward.M., Major (Retd.) I can only think of Moriarity'due south side-boot Sebastian Moran. In fact the limping doctor and the whole "Rache" incident is really done by Holmes. Just my thought. Either way very cool.

Groovy story, cracking artwork and an awesome mix of two like simply disparate worlds joined by the Victorian Age. Neil Gaiman weaves some other very cool fantasy tale. Highly Recommended.

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Went into this knowing almost aught about it (though, in hindsight, I should have figured something from the title), and I was in for a nice surprise: a Sherlock Holmes mystery gear up in Lovecraft State. And the implications towards the end are merely succulent!

Jul 03, 2018 Shadowdenizen rated it really liked information technology

iv.5 stars.
An excellent accommodation of the seminal Neil Gaiman story that fuses Sherlock Holmes and the Cthulhu Mythos.

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I always loved reading graphic novels and I noticed that i of the challenges in this medium is to convey an original story while having a articulate storyline in just a few pages. Neil Gaiman, Rafael Alburerque and company did just that. They manage to prepare the earth building in a Lovecraftian mode but keep all the Sherlock Holmes references at the same time. The perfect pastiche. A Study in Emerald is foreshadowing The Study In Scarlet past Conan Doyle. The dialogue is funny, enter Full review here
I ever loved reading graphic novels and I noticed that one of the challenges in this medium is to convey an original story while having a clear storyline in just a few pages. Neil Gaiman, Rafael Alburerque and company did just that. They manage to ready the earth building in a Lovecraftian way but keep all the Sherlock Holmes references at the same time. The perfect pastiche. A Study in Emerald is foreshadowing The Written report In Cherry by Conan Doyle. The dialogue is funny, entertaining and as thought provoking every bit the original works from Doyle. The story follows the simple murder mystery plot until the last page ends WITH A FRKN TWIST! A magnificent twist, dare I say, for I am a fan of big reveals. The kind of reveal that makes yous want to re-read the story and observe the clues that you missed the outset time.

As for the length, Information technology is brusque I must warn you lot, I wish they will proceed this a series because I'm sure they have plenty of ideas to explore 😀

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I want to start by saying that I know nothing when it comes to Lovecraft. I'm aware that at that place's a green, octopus-looking creature called the "cthulhu" that lives in the ocean, and that's literally the extent of my noesis. I've ever been intrigued past his stories, but I've never read any of them.

Sherlock Holmes, on the other mitt, I know quite a lot about. Without having read whatsoever of the actual books, I know a good bargain because of adaptations I've seen — Benedict Cumberbatch and the BBC adapt

I want to kickoff by saying that I know nothing when it comes to Lovecraft. I'm aware that there's a green, octopus-looking animate being called the "cthulhu" that lives in the ocean, and that's literally the extent of my knowledge. I've ever been intrigued past his stories, but I've never read any of them.

Sherlock Holmes, on the other hand, I know quite a lot nigh. Without having read any of the actual books, I know a good deal because of adaptations I've seen — Benedict Cumberbatch and the BBC adaptation will ever be my favorite!

So with a minimum amount of groundwork knowledge, I went into this graphic novel hoping for the best because it'due south Neil Gaiman, and Neil Gaiman can practice no incorrect. I didn't know that the plot line was going to follow A Study in Reddish so accurately, so that was a overnice surprise. For some, I can see why that would be a negative, but for me, I liked the fact that I knew the base story considering sometimes the Lovecraft references were over my caput. I'g sure there are a bunch that I've missed or didn't recognize. That existence said, I did like the Lovecraftian influences. They made the story unique!

To avoid spoilers, I won't say much about the ending minus the fact that it threw me for a bend ball, for sure. It makes a lot of sense after the fact, only I definitely enjoyed that twist of sorts. Some other affair I enjoyed was the art style, information technology matched the writing manner very well. I promise this graphic novel will become a series because I'd love to see more in this interesting world.

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Mar 28, 2019 Ilana rated information technology really liked it

A quite satisfying Sherlock Holmes Cthulhu inspired mashup from the madly creative Neil Gaiman. Gorgeous artwork also.

What if Sherlock Holmes' London of 1881 was instead an alternate version ruled by Eldrich Horrors and chosen New Albion? Exit it to Neil Gaiman to concoct a wonderfully creepy story around merely that premise.

Many people know Sherlock Holmes, virtually everyone will take heard his name at least. But hither, while we go the classical set-up of him and a onetime fellow member of the British Army sharing rooms, numerous details have been twisted and changed. Such as (view spoiler)[Watson actually being the one

What if Sherlock Holmes' London of 1881 was instead an alternating version ruled by Eldrich Horrors and called New Albion? Leave it to Neil Gaiman to concoct a wonderfully creepy story around simply that premise.

Many people know Sherlock Holmes, nigh anybody will have heard his name at to the lowest degree. But here, while we get the classical set-up of him and a former member of the British Army sharing rooms, numerous details accept been twisted and inverse. Such every bit (view spoiler)[Watson actually existence the one working with what must be Moriarty (hide spoiler)].

Thus, we get the case of a German royal having been carved upwardly expertly. A classical whodunnit - with the same twist.

I had read the story earlier in i of Gaiman'due south short story collections and had liked information technology very much. What fabricated me read it over again was the graphic novel format and the artwork.

Information technology'due south impressive and fascinating to see how well Gaiman'due south works translate into many different forms.
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This final piece of artwork actually wasn't in my comicbook (I wonder if it'due south the departure between paperback and hardcover or digital version versus 1 of the printed ones) but it'south still cool:
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So yeah, very overnice accept on the first Sherlock Holmes story, clad in beautiful artwork.

P.S.: No, I'grand not too stupid to incorporate images in my review, information technology's GR interim up again. *sighs* And so for now I'll exit you with the links to the 2nd and 3rd motion-picture show. *grumbles*

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Recently while listening to a podcast, I discovered that Neil Gaiman had written a re-telling, or pastiche, of one of the Sherlock Holmes' stories, "A Study in Crimson." It can be found online for free hither, and this version is actually printed similar an actual newspaper with ads and all. All the same, there are other versions as well: a graphic novel, an audiobook, the version found in Shadows Over Bakery Street where information technology was first institute, and Amazon has information technology as an ebook that'due south listed every bit 80 pages long? And Recently while listening to a podcast, I discovered that Neil Gaiman had written a re-telling, or pastiche, of i of the Sherlock Holmes' stories, "A Study in Ruby-red." Information technology can be found online for free hither, and this version is actually printed similar an bodily paper with ads and all. Nonetheless, there are other versions as well: a graphic novel, an audiobook, the version found in Shadows Over Bakery Street where information technology was first constitute, and Amazon has it as an ebook that'due south listed as lxxx pages long? And costs $10? I'm not sure what that'south about because the pdf I linked is only 9 pages long.

Anyhow, Gaiman does a neat job of imitating Doyle's style, but I didn't realize the point was basically to apply all the same plot points and almost the aforementioned details equally the original story? While the narrator goes unnamed, his back story is exactly like Watson'southward and is introduced in the same mode, some of the major plot points are exactly the same: the "rache," the cab driver, etc. which I establish confusing. What's the indicate of a re-telling if you lot're telling the verbal same story in very similar words? And why is it a report in emerald, of all colors?

Also, it's a re-telling that takes place in H. P. Lovecraft's world, and then if you're non familiar with that (like I wasn't), so you lot'll be even more than dislocated.

Only the plot twist at the terminate I actually liked and made this story worthwhile. I did not run across it coming at all: (view spoiler)[The whole time you'll remember that Holmes and Watson are the primary characters of the story, but no, it turns out the detective is actually Moriarty and his veteran friend Sebastian Moran, 1 of Holmes' enemies; and Holmes and Watson are actually the "villains" of the book. They killed the German noble who was an alien because they're confronting the rule of the Swell Old Ones who are unjustly ruling amongst humans. (And I never would accept been able to figure that out without reading the Wikipedia commodity, not certain if it'southward because Gaiman's writing is confusing or because I'1000 not familiar with Lovecraft, or what.) (hide spoiler)]

I was excited to read this story because I've heard and so many good things most Neil Gaiman and love Sherlock Holmes, so I thought it would exist a bang-up identify to start, simply I was wrong.

Another site besides wikipedia that helped me understand this story: Tor, especially knowing this following role before reading the story would have actually helped me out: " The story begins long after the worst terrors embedded in the Mythos have come truthful—and become commonplace. The cultists have taken over, answering to their unholy overlords. Royalty exudes both fear and fascination, and leaders who requite prosperity with one manus (limb) tin carry out dreadful deeds behind closed doors. The earth isn't entirely similar ours, though; the moon is a dissimilar color." And the "rulers demand the toll of minds (souls) for their general benevolence."

In conclusion, if you're a fan of Gaiman's and/or Lovecraft's, yous'll probably enjoy (and empathize) this story more than I did. It fifty-fifty won the Hugo Award in 2004.

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Jan 23, 2019 Marking rated it liked information technology

To be very honest I bought this comic for my daughter as a Christmas gift as ever since Sherlock she is a fan of things Sherlock Holmes, only she does take trouble with reading the originals which she finds ho-hum sometimes. Hence a modern update.

Sherlock Holmes & Watson the the an Lovecraft generated time, merely the names SH & Watson are never mentioned, they are the detective and the Major.
They are called into the murder of a member of the Royal family who are of course not of human nature and

To be very honest I bought this comic for my daughter as a Christmas gift as ever since Sherlock she is a fan of things Sherlock Holmes, but she does take problem with reading the originals which she finds tedious sometimes. Hence a modern update.

Sherlock Holmes & Watson the the an Lovecraft generated time, only the names SH & Watson are never mentioned, they are the detective and the Major.
They are called into the murder of a member of the Royal family who are of class non of man nature and rule Britannia.
An interesting accept on the genre and an alternative tale of Sherlock.

Great art and well written. I exercise not give it a higher rating equally it leaves to early and some questions feel unanswered.

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The great old ones from H. P. Lovecraft the greenish Gods of Cthula this another Holmes book with Lovecraft undertones their lot of them about. This based on early novel by Gaiman famed for The Sandman graphic novels, so idea of adapteding this into graphic design is nothing new as its merely a reverse of what use to practise.

Feb 07, 2019 Stewart Tame rated it really liked it

This is a splendidly superb accommodation of i of Gaiman's finest stories.

The elevator pitch is: Sherlock Holmes meets Cthulhu. It'due south non the offset time such a concept has been put forward, and it very likely won't be the concluding. The groundwork of the story is that Lovecraft's Nifty Old Ones accept awakened and now dominion the earth. The setting is roughly Victorian England, though the Queen herself is decidedly not man. Inspector Lestrade brings in the only consulting detective in London. The case cle

This is a splendidly superb adaptation of one of Gaiman's finest stories.

The elevator pitch is: Sherlock Holmes meets Cthulhu. Information technology's not the first time such a concept has been put frontwards, and it very likely won't be the last. The background of the story is that Lovecraft's Great Sometime Ones take awakened and now dominion the globe. The setting is roughly Victorian England, though the Queen herself is decidedly not human. Inspector Lestrade brings in the merely consulting detective in London. The example conspicuously is intended to evoke Conan Doyle'southward classic, A Study In Ruddy--"Rache" scrawled on the wall and everything. Simply the claret is green, and the victim royalty, Prince Franz Drago of Bohemia. It soon becomes apparent that the criminal offence was committed by members of a faction bent on ridding the globe of the Old Ones and restoring humanity to power. And the main perpetrator would appear possessed of an intellect and resourcefulness worthy of Holmes himself …

Honestly, I'thousand not sure how this could take been washed whatever better. The artwork is lovely, the adaptation thorough and respectful. Highly recommended!

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Jul 22, 2018 Kristin rated information technology it was ok

Issuing a pricy hardcover for what amounts to a 64 page special after you lot remove the sketches, faux Victorian ads, and multiple bare pages used as chapter breaks is a blatant cash-in on Gaiman's name, and a shoddy 1 at that. Many panels uses watercolor washes in place of background fine art, so characters announced to exist floating in infinite. Worst of all, the twist from the original story is handled so poorly only part of it lands. (view spoiler)[We find that our narrator isn't Dr. Watson at all bu Issuing a pricy hardcover for what amounts to a 64 folio special after you remove the sketches, fake Victorian ads, and multiple blank pages used as chapter breaks is a blatant cash-in on Gaiman's name, and a shoddy one at that. Many panels uses watercolor washes in place of background fine art, so characters announced to be floating in space. Worst of all, the twist from the original story is handled so poorly simply office of it lands. (view spoiler)[We discover that our narrator isn't Dr. Watson at all but bungles the reveal that it'south Moriarty's henchman and therefore the detective was Moriarty, non Holmes, all along (hide spoiler)] As a longtime Holmes reader, this went completely over my head, and considering that as many people volition be picking this upwards based on the Lovecraft connection every bit the Conan Doyle one, information technology should have been made much clearer.

Every bit the first issue of an ongoing series it it'due south an intriguing setup; as a standalone tale it is sorely lacking.

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I was well-nigh to give up on these Dark Horse adaptations of Neil Gaiman brusque stories, only the pretty good mash-up of Sherlock Holmes and H.P. Lovecraft in this book ways I'll accept to keep checking them out. The fiddling twist at the end actually caught me off guard and elevated the story considerably. I was about to requite up on these Dark Equus caballus adaptations of Neil Gaiman short stories, simply the pretty good brew-upwards of Sherlock Holmes and H.P. Lovecraft in this volume ways I'll have to proceed checking them out. The little twist at the stop actually defenseless me off baby-sit and elevated the story considerably. ...more than

Really skillful. But wait..is this the only book or is there going to be more stories ready in this world. The whole affair was really good but I wish it had gone on longer. five stars.

As a fan of Sherlock Holmes I'm always on the scout for retellings that put their own spin on the archetype and Neil Gaiman'south A Written report in Emerald is a must for fans of the graphic symbol and Neil Gaiman. I really hope there's more to this some day considering the brew upward really worked for me. As a fan of Sherlock Holmes I'g e'er on the lookout for retellings that put their own spin on the classic and Neil Gaiman's A Study in Emerald is a must for fans of the graphic symbol and Neil Gaiman. I really promise in that location's more to this some day because the brew up really worked for me. ...more

Dec thirty, 2018 Craig rated it actually liked it

This is a very good accommodation of Gaiman's Doyle/Lovecraft crossover story. It does a very good job of presenting a complex plot in a short graphic format, and presenting an alternate world without likewise much explanation. I didn't love the art, just it presented the story serviceably. It'due south well worth seeking out, peculiarly for those who've not read the prose version. Surprises grow, because things aren't what they seem. This is a very good accommodation of Gaiman'due south Doyle/Lovecraft crossover story. Information technology does a very adept task of presenting a complex plot in a short graphic format, and presenting an alternate world without too much explanation. I didn't dear the art, but it presented the story serviceably. It's well worth seeking out, especially for those who've not read the prose version. Surprises abound, because things aren't what they seem. ...more

Great take on Holmes and Watson. I especially liked the "advertisements" in between each of the capacity. Dandy take on Holmes and Watson. I peculiarly liked the "advertisements" in between each of the chapters. ...more

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