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| Book cover, courtesy of ComicMonsters.com |
So
you think you know Pinocchio? You think you know the story of the little wooden
puppet who wanted to be a real boy? Well, now you'll find out what happened
AFTER that happy little story. "Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer" is the
thrilling tale of a little wooden boy whose greatest weapon in a world being
enveloped by dark magic is his ability to lie. More specifically, the wooden
stakes he uses to kill vampires are made from his nose after he tells a lie.
With the help of Master Cherry, an old carpenter who adopts Pinocchio after his
father's death, and the Blue Fairy, Pinocchio protects his hometown from the
forces of evil while investigating the beings behind Geppetto's murder.
"Pinocchio:
Vampire Slayer" is a uniquely exciting story that is also genuinely funny
when it tries to be, such as when Pinocchio points at a vampire and yells
"Your mother had a mustache!" without causing his nose to grow, much
to the surprise of himself and every other vampire. The book has several
dramatic plot twists that keep the book fresh and interesting and fans of
romance will appreciate the tension Pinocchio feels when trying not to look
like a lunatic in front of Carlotta while trying to warn the townspeople about
the monsters that prey upon them at night.
When
I spoke to Julianna, who insisted that I list her age as 15 and 23/24 years,
about her interest in graphic novels, she admitted that she did not know much
about them. One of the great things about "Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer"
is that you don't need to know anything about comics or even about Pinocchio to
understand what is happening in this book. The author helpfully provides an
illustrated, tongue-in-cheek summary of the original Pinocchio story with amazing
dialogue such as "Holy crap, don't make me into a table leg!" I would
definitely recommend "Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer" to people who enjoy
fairy tales without taking them too seriously.
If you enjoyed "Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer," check out the other books in the series: "The Great Puppet Theater", "Of Wood and Blood Part 1", and the conclusion "Of Wood and Blood Part 2".
Jensen, Van, and Dustin Higgins.
Pinnochio, Vampire Slayer. San Jose, CA: SLG Pub., 2009. Print.
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