Nightmares and Fairy Tales Graphic Novels Vol. 1-4 (2004-2008) Complete

is an American comic book series written by Serena Valentino and published by Slave Labor Graphics. It's about a strange little doll called Annabelle. chronicles the events that happen, good or bad, as she comes into the possession of many people. The stories are often played around familiar fairy tales, such as , and . The comic book started in 2002. FSc (Foo Swee Chin) was the artist for the first 12 issues until 2005. Crab Scrambly was the artist for issues 13-18, and Camilla D'Errico illustrated issues 19-23. Issues 1-6 are collected in a graphic novel (Volume 1) entitled Issues 7-12 are collected in the 2nd graphic novel (Vol. 2), . Issues 13-18 are collected in the 3rd volume, . Issues 19-23 are collected in the 4th graphic novel volume, . Altogether the 4 volumes completely collects all 23 issues published through 2008. Strange and beautifully drawn.

Vol. 1: "Once Upon a Time...!" Collects Nightmares and Fairy Tales (2002) #1-6. By Serena Valentino. This haunting first collection is filled with frightening stories and dark fairy tales. Featuring the first six issues, as well as some other spookirific surprises, including an introduction by Tommy Kovac as well as a guest page by Jhonen Vasquez and other SLG creators. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. X 8 1/2-in., 136 pages, B&W. Vol. 2: "Beautiful Beasts!" Collects Nightmares and Fairy Tales (2002) #7-12. By Serena Valentino. Haunting stories from fairy tales to a '40s murder-mystery thriller fill this collection of the gorgeous fan-favorite horror series about ghostly love, the souls of dead children and beasts who are beauties and beauties who are beasts. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. X 8 1/2-in., 136 pages, B&W. Vol. 3: "1140 Rue Royale!" Collects Nightmares and Fairy Tales (2002) #13-18. By Serena Valentino. This tale belongs to the dead and the house they dwell in. Madame Lalaurie inflicted unspeakable acts upon her slaves at 1140 Rue Royale, and now their tortured souls seek revenge on the house's new occupants - elderly Victoria, and her young niece Rebecca. Rebecca must fight for their lives as she learns of the house's horrifying past, encounters monstrous nuns with a deadly secret in the attic, and becomes possessed by one of the spirits in her new home. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. X 8 1/2-in., 136 pages, B&W. Vol. 4: "Dancing with the Ghosts of Whales!" Collects Nightmares and Fairy Tales (2002) #19-23. By Serena Valentino and Camilla d'Errico. This collection features "Harmony," a modern and heartbreakingly beautiful adaptation of" Sleeping Beauty," in which Gwen and Aunt Bea take a trip to San Francisco and encounter the spirit of a lovely young woman wandering the Sutro Bath ruins. Also featured is "Song of the Siren," the story of a beautiful mermaid ensnared by a sideshow charlatan and put on display in his traveling carnival, an exquisitely frightening and disturbing tale. Plus, sketches and script excerpts will be included in the collection, along with pin-ups by FSc and Crab Scrambly. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. X 8 1/2-in., 136 pages, B&W. --

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