Hellbrandt Grimm: Some Swift and Brutal Hand (Warhammer) by Mitchel Scanlon

Warhammer

by Mitchel Scanlon

Hellbrandt Grimm is the story of a mysterious rogue who travels throughout the dark and gothic Warhammer world. Grimm is a ruthless bounty hunter, in some cases far worse than those he hunts. Continuing Black Library's series of great value, pocket-sized graphic novels, Hellbrandt Grimm further expands the rich background of the world-renowned Warhammer universe.

Genres: Graphic Novels

Paperback

First published March 1, 2004

About the author

Mitchel Scanlon is a British writer of science fiction novels and comics. He wrote novels for the Warhammer 40,000 franchise, and novels featuring 2000 AD character Judge Anderson. He also writes a comic series called Tales of Hellbrandt Grimm.

Reviews

[Matthew Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little-known gem of Warhammer Fantasy fiction, snuffed out before its time. This collected edition earns extra points for its unglossed explanations of what happened, copies of scripts, a finished but unpublished story, the excellent "trans-Universe" story "Inquisitor Grimm" and the inclusion of 'Bird of Prey'.

[Paulo "paper books only" · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this graphic novel a way back but as I made my ... well, summer cleanings I re-founded again. As I am a great fan of Scanlon books I tried this one. Unfortunally this book not as good as the others I reviewed first. I think the main fault were the drawings. They didn't appeal to me. Which is a bit sad since I enjoyed the character. When is going to be a Grimm novel? That would be an interesting reading.... Most of the stories are tell by a narrator that met Grimm. This book also introduces us Luciana Falcone. I think that she is better than him. There is one interesting story where Grimm is an inquisitor in the warhammer 40k universe. Very good. Would I suggest the reading to anyone outside the warhammer universe? No. To anyone who likes comics and warhammer I think they will enjoy it. Well at least not hate. There are many phrases that remind me of Aesop Tales or Grimm Fairy Tales.

Notable Quotes/ Parts
The foolish may seek advantage claiming unearned honours whilst in the company of strangers. But the wise know better, holding their tongue until all others have spoken.
When you sup with a Devil be sure to use a long-handled spoon.

[Helmut · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nicht nur für Warhammer-Fans

Keine Frage, für Fans des Tabletop-Spiels Warhammer ist das ein Pflichtkauf. Hier wird, richtig schön düster und fies, die Gewalttätigkeit zelebriert - Hellbrandt Grimm ist ein archetypischer Warhammer-Charakter ohne Moral und Gnade.

Aber auch für Leute, die Warhammer nicht kennen, ist dies eine sehr unterhaltsame Lektüre - ohne Tiefgang und Sinn oder Verstand, dafür kleine Geschichten mit viel bösem Humor und Brutalität. Liebhaber von Fantasy-Comics kommen hier auf Ihre Kosten. Die Zeichnungen sind von subjektiv guter Qualität, technisch gut gemacht, lassen aber einen gewissen künstlerischen Funken vermissen.
Trotzdem, gute Unterhaltung.