From
Humanoids Publishing, this American reprint of the French graphic album Muse offers some
of the finest artwork of its kind, especially of the female form. Artist Terry
Dodson was obviously given the time to obsess over each panel, figure,
character and background. Dodson is a visionary artist in his superhero
work—particularly with female characters. He loves drawing beautiful,
curvaceous women and does it well. Here he surpasses his best art for
mainstream American comics. It’s a visual treat to see him turned loose.
As
for the plot, a.) who really cares, and b.) it makes no sense whatsoever.
Coraline is a tall, buxom blonde hired as governess for Master Vernere, a
brilliant and eccentric boy inventor. While becoming accustomed to his strange
lifestyle, she is troubled by bizarre dreams when she falls asleep. Each night,
she goes into the wardrobe and finds more than a lion or a witch. Inside are
two fussy tailors who fit her for a new outrageous costume. She then moves
through another door and into a world of grand adventure. One night she is
captured by pirates. The next she fights cannibals, the next a Sultan and his
guards. In each adventure, one of the brigands tries to have sex with her. Each
night she rebuffs the scoundrel with a slap to the face, then wakes up in her
own bed. This continues for days, until she figures out what is happening and
confronts the person responsible. How she figures it out, and why this is
happening, is a puzzle more opaque than the Gordian Knot and why Kim Kardashian
is famous put together. I read the book and I have absolutely no clue.
Figuring
it out isn’t necessary. Just enjoy the adventure, locations and good-girl art
by an artist at the height of his powers. This book is a cheesecake delight and
does contain nudity.
No comments:
Post a Comment