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The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde #1
Sometimes good police work just isn't enough, as Inspector Thomas Adye of Scotland Yard finds out when he's assigned to the Jack the Ripper case. He'll need the guidance of imprisoned madman and amoral libertine Dr. Henry Jekyll, whose mind-splitting serum Jack might be using to commit his bloody murders. Written by Cole Haddon and illustrated by M. S. Corley, part 1 of _Hyde_ sets in motion events that will pit London's two greatest monsters against one another. Will Adyeand his soulsurvive intact? Thrilling Victorian horror written by exciting newcomer Cole Haddon. Weaves together the Jack the Ripper legend with the elements of the classic tale of _Jekyll and Hyde_.
24 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 27, 2011
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November 17, 2012
A surprisingly good and well-written comic book sequel to the classic story with Jekyll/Hyde a sort of Hannibal Lecter figure to a promising young detective on the trail of a murderer. Simple, but effective art whose only failing is that half the characters look like David Tennant. Well worth a read.
June 23, 2012
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A new villain is loose in London, and only incarcerated criminal Henry Jekyll can help Scotland Yard stop Jack the Ripper. Set five years after the events in Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the trade collection of The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde is From Hell meets The Silence of the Lambs meets hilarity.
As a huge fan of the original novella, which explores themes of good and evil, morality, and the masks we wear, I was a little skeptical to tackle this series, albeit simultaneously excited. Thankfully, instead of a simple retelling of the classic horror story (which I was expecting), Mr. Hyde alternates between unseen moments of Hyde’s past indiscretions and his current investigation revolving around Jack the Ripper.
After the events in the original story, rather than have Jekyll commit suicide to stop becoming Hyde, the police capture him and put out a notice to the public that he is dead. He is still alive however, and under the care of friend and fellow Jekyll and Hyde character Dr. Utterson, who is helping rehabilitate him. Meanwhile, Jack the Ripper is on the loose, murdering prostitutes and frightening London. In order to understand the Ripper’s criminal mindset, David Tennant looking detective Thomas Ayde uses Henry Jekyll’s knowledge to try and track down the murderer, in a scene that seems very Hannibal Lector and Clarice Starling, minus the romantic undertones.
Author Cole Haddon gives us two sides of the same coin, with morally corrupt Henry Jekyll and morally upstanding inspector Thomas Adye. Illustrator M.S. Corley takes great pains to make the men as similar as possible, same build, height, and hair color- even Hyde and Ayde are only one letter apart. As the novel progresses, Adye becomes more and more like his foil, towing the morality line, reveling in what he knows to be false, and disobeying orders. The two learn from each other how to enjoy life and still be conscionable, all while exploring how people have more than one side in the process. This is the bromance to end all bromances, with sardonic Hyde and uptight Adye playing off each other deliciously.
Haddon also stays true to the real life source material, playing off the nonfiction of the Whitechapel murders. For the most part, Jack is a semi-fictional re-imagining of what could have been, but his victims, surgical kill style, and even his famous Dear Boss letter are historically accurate. Strangely enough, Haddon also chooses to have victim Mary Jane Kelly find herself in a physical relationship with Adye, From Hell (that awful movie) also choosing to have its detective protagonist fall in love with the same Ripper victim. Although in this series, she is Mary Jane and in From Hell she is Mary Kelly. Either way, she is the prostitute detectives can’t help but love.
The artwork is simplistic, but not overly simplistic; this is beneficial for two reasons. One, it keeps the focus in the foreground, on the main story, which is the true star of this collection. Corley highlights this by choosing to the keep background action minimal and oftentimes nonextistent. It also keeps in mind the fact that the series is based on a Victorian Era story, which contained simple illustrations scattered throughout the novel, or serial if you’re Dickens. Mr. Hyde seeks to strengthen and expound upon the original motifs in Stevenson’s work, and Corley’s artwork seems to be based around the same principle.
You will experience all the emotions while reading this series. I alternated between literally laughing out loud to experiencing downright heart wrenching concern as I fell for these characters. The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde is a roller coaster I never wanted to end, with a pitch perfect stories and loveable, fully fleshed out characters to boot. Bravo!
A new villain is loose in London, and only incarcerated criminal Henry Jekyll can help Scotland Yard stop Jack the Ripper. Set five years after the events in Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the trade collection of The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde is From Hell meets The Silence of the Lambs meets hilarity.
As a huge fan of the original novella, which explores themes of good and evil, morality, and the masks we wear, I was a little skeptical to tackle this series, albeit simultaneously excited. Thankfully, instead of a simple retelling of the classic horror story (which I was expecting), Mr. Hyde alternates between unseen moments of Hyde’s past indiscretions and his current investigation revolving around Jack the Ripper.
After the events in the original story, rather than have Jekyll commit suicide to stop becoming Hyde, the police capture him and put out a notice to the public that he is dead. He is still alive however, and under the care of friend and fellow Jekyll and Hyde character Dr. Utterson, who is helping rehabilitate him. Meanwhile, Jack the Ripper is on the loose, murdering prostitutes and frightening London. In order to understand the Ripper’s criminal mindset, David Tennant looking detective Thomas Ayde uses Henry Jekyll’s knowledge to try and track down the murderer, in a scene that seems very Hannibal Lector and Clarice Starling, minus the romantic undertones.
Author Cole Haddon gives us two sides of the same coin, with morally corrupt Henry Jekyll and morally upstanding inspector Thomas Adye. Illustrator M.S. Corley takes great pains to make the men as similar as possible, same build, height, and hair color- even Hyde and Ayde are only one letter apart. As the novel progresses, Adye becomes more and more like his foil, towing the morality line, reveling in what he knows to be false, and disobeying orders. The two learn from each other how to enjoy life and still be conscionable, all while exploring how people have more than one side in the process. This is the bromance to end all bromances, with sardonic Hyde and uptight Adye playing off each other deliciously.
Haddon also stays true to the real life source material, playing off the nonfiction of the Whitechapel murders. For the most part, Jack is a semi-fictional re-imagining of what could have been, but his victims, surgical kill style, and even his famous Dear Boss letter are historically accurate. Strangely enough, Haddon also chooses to have victim Mary Jane Kelly find herself in a physical relationship with Adye, From Hell (that awful movie) also choosing to have its detective protagonist fall in love with the same Ripper victim. Although in this series, she is Mary Jane and in From Hell she is Mary Kelly. Either way, she is the prostitute detectives can’t help but love.
The artwork is simplistic, but not overly simplistic; this is beneficial for two reasons. One, it keeps the focus in the foreground, on the main story, which is the true star of this collection. Corley highlights this by choosing to the keep background action minimal and oftentimes nonextistent. It also keeps in mind the fact that the series is based on a Victorian Era story, which contained simple illustrations scattered throughout the novel, or serial if you’re Dickens. Mr. Hyde seeks to strengthen and expound upon the original motifs in Stevenson’s work, and Corley’s artwork seems to be based around the same principle.
You will experience all the emotions while reading this series. I alternated between literally laughing out loud to experiencing downright heart wrenching concern as I fell for these characters. The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde is a roller coaster I never wanted to end, with a pitch perfect stories and loveable, fully fleshed out characters to boot. Bravo!
October 1, 2012
Exceptionally good sequel/mash-up blending Stevenson's terror with the Ripper murders in Whitechapel in the late 1800s. Haddon's characterizations are tremendous and the story is a fun read from first page to last. Corley's art is the perfect compliment. I certainly hope this isn't the last we see of these characters.
February 16, 2013
A really fun retelling/retooling of the Hyde story, pitting him against Jack the Ripper. The art was good and the writing was great. It was a little reminiscent of "Silence of the Lambs," but I still enjoyed it. I'll have to see what else develops. It could be the start of a fun series.
September 8, 2012
I loved this. Mystery, a serial killer, and a character from one of my favorite classic novels all in one lovely mesh of pretty illustration. Plus, it's short, so it's great as a filler.
October 30, 2023
I really liked this. It's five years after Hyde's London rampage. Hyde, residing in a jail cell now, is approached for assistance by Inspector Thomas Adye of Scotland Yard.
March 1, 2017
Lontoon Whitechapelin syrjäisillä kujilla surmataan prostituoituja, ja kaikki merkit viittäävät siihen, ettei rikossarjan takana ole aivan tavallisin voimin varustettu henkilö. Itse asiassa tapauksessa tuntuu olevan paljon samaa kuin viisi vuotta aiemmin sattuneessa pahamaineisessa rikossarjassa, jonka seurauksena Edward Hyden nimeä ei vieläkään haluta lausua ääneen. Niinpä nuori poliisitarkastaja Adyon joutuu vastentahtoisesti hakemaan apua vankilan teräsovien takana lojuvalta tohtori Jekyllilta, ja siitä alkaa erikoinen peli, jonka tarkoituksena on saada käpälälautaan Viiltäjä-Jackiksi itseään kutsuva murhamies.
Sarjakuva "The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde" (Dark Horse, 2012) on siis eräänlainen jatko-osa Stevensonin "Tohtori Jekyllille ja herra Hydelle", johon on uitettu mukaan aineksia niin Alan Mooren "Kerrassaan merkillisten herrasmiesten liigasta" kuin "Uhrilampaistakin". Sekoitus toimii yllättävän hyvin: Cole Haddonin käsikirjoitus hyrrää mukavilla kierroksilla alusta loppuun asti ja vaikka M.S. Corleyn kuvitus on vähän jähmeää ja staattista, niin kyllä sekin ajaa asiansa.
Sarjakuva "The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde" (Dark Horse, 2012) on siis eräänlainen jatko-osa Stevensonin "Tohtori Jekyllille ja herra Hydelle", johon on uitettu mukaan aineksia niin Alan Mooren "Kerrassaan merkillisten herrasmiesten liigasta" kuin "Uhrilampaistakin". Sekoitus toimii yllättävän hyvin: Cole Haddonin käsikirjoitus hyrrää mukavilla kierroksilla alusta loppuun asti ja vaikka M.S. Corleyn kuvitus on vähän jähmeää ja staattista, niin kyllä sekin ajaa asiansa.
August 25, 2015
Kijk zie, ‘t is nog eens Victoriana. Er zijn Jack The Ripper-achtige toestanden aan de gang (Spring-heeled Jack, die Dear Boss-brief), en een jonge politiekerel moet op onderzoek. Hij roept, tegen zijn zin, de hulp in van Dr. Jekyll.
Jekyll zit na een faliekant in een moord afgelopen experiment (twee keer raden wat dát zou kunnen geweest zijn, eh heh heh) in de gevangenis, uiteindelijk mag hij mee op onderzoek, gebruiken ze alsnog zijn elixir, en helemaal uiteindelijk vinden ze wat de moorden precies waren.
Beetje clichématig allemaal, maar wel genietbaar.
Jekyll zit na een faliekant in een moord afgelopen experiment (twee keer raden wat dát zou kunnen geweest zijn, eh heh heh) in de gevangenis, uiteindelijk mag hij mee op onderzoek, gebruiken ze alsnog zijn elixir, en helemaal uiteindelijk vinden ze wat de moorden precies waren.
Beetje clichématig allemaal, maar wel genietbaar.
February 23, 2012
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