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Deep Dark Fears Collection #2
The Creeps
Illustrator, animator, teacher, and comic artist Fran Krause has touched a collective nerve with his wildly popular web comic series–and subsequent New York Times best-selling book–Deep Dark Fears. Here he brings readers more of the creepy, funny, and idiosyncratic fears they love illustrated in comic form-–such as the fear that your pets will tell other animals all your embarrassing secrets, or that someone uses your house while you’re not home-–as well as two longer comic short-stories about ghosts.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published September 26, 2017
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Fran Krause
4 books77 followersAnanimator and cartoonist. He is currently a teacher in the character animation program at CalArts, creator of several cartoons, and the creator of the Deep Dark Fears webcomic series and book.
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November 25, 2019
more wonderfully weird fears, illustrated. and those are particularly great airborn eyeballs, right?
i reviewed the first volume of this over here (linked in case you wanna look at the pictures), and this second book is more of the same, in the best way possible.
to catalog my favorites:
these win for spoooookiness; little illustrated flash fiction nuggets of terror:
while sometimes parents are the real monsters:
if you know me, or you know birds, you understand that this is a perfectly legitimate fear:
but make no mistake - those birds will know exactly what they’re doing. and they know that fresh meat is tastier than stale bread.
coming to getcha!!!
this one falls under the headline, “I KNOW, RIGHT??”
while these collectively make up “THINGS I WILL NOW WORRY ABOUT, SO THANKS A LOT, BOOK!”
and these are things i would start worrying about, but fortunately i do not drive:
or wear contacts:
so that's two horrific bullets, dodged.
and although i know it’s rude to laugh at someone else’s fear, this one is pretty hilarious
now that all those scary fears are out of the way, i wanted to make a note about how much i like these drawings, especially how perfectly he captures the valiant struggle on both sides in “fending off a cat from food,” and that feline pause that happens while they hang there, calculating their next attempt.
very cute and very real and not at all scary.
but that’s no way to end a review of a book about fears, even if some of them are humorous! instead, i will leave you with this:
and if you don’t hear from me for a while, well…
come to my blog!
August 2, 2018
I had no idea that Fran Krause's Deep Dark Fears would have a follow up when I read it earlier this month, so I was beyond excited to find out about this newest collection. Here he brings readers more of the creepy, funny, and idiosyncratic fears they love illustrated in comic form–such as the fear that your pets will tell other animals all your embarrassing secrets, or that someone uses your house while you’re not home–as well as two longer comic short-stories about ghosts.
I definitely recommend reading The Creeps at nighttime, similar to how you would watch a scary movie in the dark, to get the most out of it. However, since I'm a scaredy cat I didn't really let the fears mentioned in this collection sink in because I like my sleep and my sanity. But as expected even that didn't really work in my favor because I ended up having trouble falling asleep thanks to those creepy “someone’s standing at the window” illustrations. (I sleep near a window.)
So when I woke up in the middle of the night and was too scared to even open my eyes... not going to lie, it made me a bit resentful towards the collection. But on the other hand, it’s a job well done from the author. And I’m grateful for those handful of comical moments included to lighten the mood a bit.
Oh, and here are some of the more intriguing fears in the collection:
I hate the above fear with all my heart.
I'm just astonished at the fact that adults would scare little kids without a second thought. That shit will stay with them for years...
Overall, I'm ecstatic that Fran Krause gave us another memorable collection of fears and creeps. And I definitely hope they'll keep on coming.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication: September 26th, 2017
3.5/5 stars
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I definitely recommend reading The Creeps at nighttime, similar to how you would watch a scary movie in the dark, to get the most out of it. However, since I'm a scaredy cat I didn't really let the fears mentioned in this collection sink in because I like my sleep and my sanity. But as expected even that didn't really work in my favor because I ended up having trouble falling asleep thanks to those creepy “someone’s standing at the window” illustrations. (I sleep near a window.)
So when I woke up in the middle of the night and was too scared to even open my eyes... not going to lie, it made me a bit resentful towards the collection. But on the other hand, it’s a job well done from the author. And I’m grateful for those handful of comical moments included to lighten the mood a bit.
Oh, and here are some of the more intriguing fears in the collection:
I hate the above fear with all my heart.
I'm just astonished at the fact that adults would scare little kids without a second thought. That shit will stay with them for years...
Overall, I'm ecstatic that Fran Krause gave us another memorable collection of fears and creeps. And I definitely hope they'll keep on coming.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication: September 26th, 2017
3.5/5 stars
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March 22, 2018
DeepDarkFears is Krause's terrific website based on actual things (stories, items) that people send him about their fears. This is just fabulous stuff, a second volume after Deep Dark Fears. Sometimes they are just quirks, or superstitions, and not deep dark fears, but they really reveal a lot about the odd inner workings of the human mind (for them, maybe you, not me! I'm totally normal!).
Here's the website so you can stop reading my droning on and you can right TO IT:
http://deep-dark-fears.tumblr.com
But just in case you didn't click on that link, here are a couple of the written examples:
*When I read by myself, I read aloud, in case there are curious ghosts or spirits near by.
*My kitchen has a black and white checkered floor. When I go in there late at night, I only step on the white tiles, because it looks like I'd fall through the others.
*When I was a kid, my Dad would cook delicious pork. I asked him, "what is the steam rising from the pan?" He told me: "It's the pig's ghost." [future vegetarian?]
*I'm afraid that when I fall in the shower, I'll be knocked unconscious, my long hair will stop the drain, and the tub will fill with me at the bottom.
*When stuffed animals are made, They're living, breathing creatures--But they suffocate in their packaging, and we play with their lifeless bodies.
Here's the website so you can stop reading my droning on and you can right TO IT:
http://deep-dark-fears.tumblr.com
But just in case you didn't click on that link, here are a couple of the written examples:
*When I read by myself, I read aloud, in case there are curious ghosts or spirits near by.
*My kitchen has a black and white checkered floor. When I go in there late at night, I only step on the white tiles, because it looks like I'd fall through the others.
*When I was a kid, my Dad would cook delicious pork. I asked him, "what is the steam rising from the pan?" He told me: "It's the pig's ghost." [future vegetarian?]
*I'm afraid that when I fall in the shower, I'll be knocked unconscious, my long hair will stop the drain, and the tub will fill with me at the bottom.
*When stuffed animals are made, They're living, breathing creatures--But they suffocate in their packaging, and we play with their lifeless bodies.
June 8, 2017
The Creeps was an adorable collection of comic strips about our daily fears, some valid- others completely silly. What fun!
There is nothing complicated here, but what I found myself thinking about most of all when I finished was the fact that inside- we are so much alike as a people, as human beings. Our silly minds imagine scary things sometimes, but it's nice to know that other people's minds do the same thing.
This is quick read, it's entertaining and some of these strips may hit just the right spot for you and make you either laugh, think, or both. Recommended!
*Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review. This is it.*
Read 5.13.17
There is nothing complicated here, but what I found myself thinking about most of all when I finished was the fact that inside- we are so much alike as a people, as human beings. Our silly minds imagine scary things sometimes, but it's nice to know that other people's minds do the same thing.
This is quick read, it's entertaining and some of these strips may hit just the right spot for you and make you either laugh, think, or both. Recommended!
*Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review. This is it.*
Read 5.13.17
January 28, 2020
An adorable, simple little collection of people's fears. Could have been much shorter. Most pages only have a couple of panels on them.
Received an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Received an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 13, 2023
Fireflies in the woods are really the eyes of ghosts looking at you - ! Original and entertaining and (yes) very creepy! This is a very unique vision; one that I really enjoyed. I other think that horror has become almost a lost art; so many of the books I read seem to be covering the same ground over and over again. Really like original stories like this!
September 27, 2017
I loved this book! With quirky illustrations, these comics tapped into urban legends, campfire stories and other irrational (or so we're made to believe) fears we already have, along with some new ones spawned during reading The Creeps.
While reading I vacillated between "Me, too!!" and "Oh, I never thought about that before", the whole time with a potentially creepy grin plastered on my face. I was compelled to read this book from cover to cover as soon as I received it, which unfortunately was in the morning.
My second reading will definitely take place at night in the dark, with only the light of my iPad protecting me from the ghosts surrounding me and the creature under the bed ready to hold my hand during the night if I dare fall asleep with my arm hanging over the side of the bed.
The Creeps is delightfully creepy but it's also funny, imaginative and sometimes all too real (in a fun way). I'll be revisiting this book many times and will be recommending it to my fellow eccentrics and everyone I know with a sense of humour.
I received an ARC from NetGalley (thank you very much to NetGalley and Ten Speed Press for the opportunity) in exchange for honest feedback.
While reading I vacillated between "Me, too!!" and "Oh, I never thought about that before", the whole time with a potentially creepy grin plastered on my face. I was compelled to read this book from cover to cover as soon as I received it, which unfortunately was in the morning.
My second reading will definitely take place at night in the dark, with only the light of my iPad protecting me from the ghosts surrounding me and the creature under the bed ready to hold my hand during the night if I dare fall asleep with my arm hanging over the side of the bed.
The Creeps is delightfully creepy but it's also funny, imaginative and sometimes all too real (in a fun way). I'll be revisiting this book many times and will be recommending it to my fellow eccentrics and everyone I know with a sense of humour.
I received an ARC from NetGalley (thank you very much to NetGalley and Ten Speed Press for the opportunity) in exchange for honest feedback.
November 18, 2017
The Creeps, in a nutshell, is an illustrated compilation of user-submitted fears, put into an artistic format. Fran takes users' fears and puts them into these little panels that are so easy to relate to, it's ridiculous. I couldn't help but laugh at a few of them because they just sounded so familiar! Meanwhile, there were some that surprised even me - either because they were so far-fetched I couldn't help but smile, or because they were so understandable that it made me wonder why it had never crossed my mind. The art is cutesy and watercolor-esque, and I just think this would be such a fun, slightly spooky read for anyone who enjoys comics or graphic novels.
I was lucky enough - and very grateful - to be provided with an eARC of this from NetGalley and Ten Speed Press, as well as a beautiful finished copy from Blogging For Books, in exchange for an honest review!
I was lucky enough - and very grateful - to be provided with an eARC of this from NetGalley and Ten Speed Press, as well as a beautiful finished copy from Blogging For Books, in exchange for an honest review!
October 31, 2017
I requested a copy of this on NetGalley after reading the synopsis and thinking it sounded awesome. I wasn’t a reader of the online comic but the premise sounded fun. It didn’t let me down, the watercolour style illustrations where great. Fran Krause expresses rational and irrational fears in short four frame comic strips. Most of these made me chuckle because they are just so ridiculous, but some of them gave me the creeps. This was a quick fun read which I thoroughly enjoyed. I do wish it was longer though.
March 30, 2018
Mais uma compilação de medos bizarros e infundados nos mostrando que não estamos sozinhos nisso hehe
Uma leitura rápida, creepy e divertida.
Uma leitura rápida, creepy e divertida.
March 11, 2021
like Deep Dark Fears, this is a wonderful illustrated collection of odd, irrational, relatable, and creepy fears.
surprisingly, this volume is stronger than its predecessor. it allows for a couple of longer-format stories (around 5-6 pages), and i really enjoyed seeing those fears explored in greater detail.
the panels are used very creatively here, too. really marvelous storytelling.
the flavor does feel a bit sadder than that of the previous book. there are fewer body horror fears (thank god), and there are many fears about ghosts and death.
i really loved reading this, and i'm sure i will enjoy any future deep dark fears collections!!
Thank you to NetGalley and Ten Speed Press for providing me with a copy of this book in return for an honest (and belated) review.
surprisingly, this volume is stronger than its predecessor. it allows for a couple of longer-format stories (around 5-6 pages), and i really enjoyed seeing those fears explored in greater detail.
the panels are used very creatively here, too. really marvelous storytelling.
the flavor does feel a bit sadder than that of the previous book. there are fewer body horror fears (thank god), and there are many fears about ghosts and death.
i really loved reading this, and i'm sure i will enjoy any future deep dark fears collections!!
Thank you to NetGalley and Ten Speed Press for providing me with a copy of this book in return for an honest (and belated) review.
November 12, 2017
Rating 5 Stars
Not much to say about this graphic novel only that it was cute. It's about deep and dark fears but with the cartoonish illustrations it just made it funny for me. Some of the fears were also super ridiculous but I appreciate the author for having a quirky sense of creativity and humor. I haven't read the first book that goes with this one but I will definitely consider it.
Not much to say about this graphic novel only that it was cute. It's about deep and dark fears but with the cartoonish illustrations it just made it funny for me. Some of the fears were also super ridiculous but I appreciate the author for having a quirky sense of creativity and humor. I haven't read the first book that goes with this one but I will definitely consider it.
April 11, 2024
Have you ever had absurd but frightening fears that you can’t stop thinking about? If so, then this book is for you!
The Creeps written by Fran Krause is actually the second volume, following Deep Dark Fears, a comic based on people’s quirky fears. The author takes user-submitted fears on his Tumblr website and illustrates them in this compilation.
These fears might seem laughable to others, but nevertheless result in anxiety and feel legitimate to the person worrying. As a person who sleepwalks and nightmares on a semi-regular basis, I know all about dreams feeling incredibly real, even though others around you try to convince you otherwise. Our deep dark fears are often connected to our sleep, when we are seemingly not in control of our bodies.
When I was pregnant with my oldest son, my husband and I were camping with some friends and I had to use the outhouse, I worried excessively that the baby would drop out of me and fall into the abyss. I knew this was not probable, and a few months later when I did give birth and it took hours and was excruciatingly painful, it was proven to me that no babies just fall out. But I was in no mood to be laughing at my fear in those moments.
The artwork in this collection of ninety-seven comic strips is clean and reminds me of Noelle Stevenson’s artwork. While drawn to capture the essence of the situation, and not be hyper-realistic, I sometimes felt distracted by the too-simplistic rendering of details such as noses. The coloring is done with watercolors, so the pictures have an appealing lightly hued washed-out look. The strips are often in a four-panel configuration, but a nice bonus was two longer multi-page ghost stories that were done in black and white to great effect.
This was a charming book, and while it will make you laugh out loud several times, it will also make you feel better about your idiosyncratic fears.
* I received this book from Blogging For Books, in exchange for an honest review.
This review (plus pictures!) can be found on my blog: https://graphicnovelty2.com/2017/10/1...
The Creeps written by Fran Krause is actually the second volume, following Deep Dark Fears, a comic based on people’s quirky fears. The author takes user-submitted fears on his Tumblr website and illustrates them in this compilation.
These fears might seem laughable to others, but nevertheless result in anxiety and feel legitimate to the person worrying. As a person who sleepwalks and nightmares on a semi-regular basis, I know all about dreams feeling incredibly real, even though others around you try to convince you otherwise. Our deep dark fears are often connected to our sleep, when we are seemingly not in control of our bodies.
When I was pregnant with my oldest son, my husband and I were camping with some friends and I had to use the outhouse, I worried excessively that the baby would drop out of me and fall into the abyss. I knew this was not probable, and a few months later when I did give birth and it took hours and was excruciatingly painful, it was proven to me that no babies just fall out. But I was in no mood to be laughing at my fear in those moments.
The artwork in this collection of ninety-seven comic strips is clean and reminds me of Noelle Stevenson’s artwork. While drawn to capture the essence of the situation, and not be hyper-realistic, I sometimes felt distracted by the too-simplistic rendering of details such as noses. The coloring is done with watercolors, so the pictures have an appealing lightly hued washed-out look. The strips are often in a four-panel configuration, but a nice bonus was two longer multi-page ghost stories that were done in black and white to great effect.
This was a charming book, and while it will make you laugh out loud several times, it will also make you feel better about your idiosyncratic fears.
* I received this book from Blogging For Books, in exchange for an honest review.
This review (plus pictures!) can be found on my blog: https://graphicnovelty2.com/2017/10/1...
October 16, 2017
“The Creeps” is filled with cartoons depicting various fears ranging from the rational to far beyond the irrational. I don’t think anyone can go through it without finding something they relate to. Some of it is funny, some of it is horrifying, and I finished it having some creepy crawly fears I had never even considered before. It’s an especially fun read for the Halloween season.
This unbiased review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
This unbiased review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
March 1, 2018
As fun as the first, if you are an evil sort of person who takes glee from the fears and anxieties of others...like me.
August 8, 2020
esse achei um pouco menos tenso do que o primeiro. tem umas situaçoes ate engraçadinhas
October 31, 2017
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This review is going to be short and sweet because quite simply this graphic novel is. But that is not to discredit its worth, as I found plenty within the quaintly illustrated pages.
We all know of fear and normally harbor a bit of our own to some degree. I think it is human nature for our anxiety to manifest in odd and sometimes seemingly irrational manners. Mankind is no stranger to that dreaded and creepy emotion that can at times be downright debilitating. Fear is no laughing matter. That is why The Creeps succeeds. Here, the author approaches this darker topic in a light manner that is easy to digest and sheds a bit of humor on an often difficult subject.
Ranging from the socially awkward to the more frightening, this brilliant collection of fears submitted by online readers is a sequel to the New York Times best-selling Deep Dark Fears. While The Creeps is not exactly a scary read, it will manage to hit home for many readers. It helps to remember that even though there is an appreciable amount of humor to be found within the author’s approach and illustrations, many of these seemingly harmless thoughts solicit true anxiety and panic in others.
97 pages offer a series of clever illustrations that allow the reader to comfortably explore the fears of others and possibly their own without feeling weighed down or overwhelmed. As someone who suffers from anxiety at times, I found a tremendous amount of gratification in being able to laugh aloud at a few scenes I knew I was guilty of. There is a certain, awkward comfort tucked within the pages that I believe many will appreciate with incredible ease.
*I would like to thank Blogging for Books and Penguin Random House for this copy. This is my own, unbiased review.
Enjoyed with a cup of ginger tea and a splash of lemon.
This review is going to be short and sweet because quite simply this graphic novel is. But that is not to discredit its worth, as I found plenty within the quaintly illustrated pages.
We all know of fear and normally harbor a bit of our own to some degree. I think it is human nature for our anxiety to manifest in odd and sometimes seemingly irrational manners. Mankind is no stranger to that dreaded and creepy emotion that can at times be downright debilitating. Fear is no laughing matter. That is why The Creeps succeeds. Here, the author approaches this darker topic in a light manner that is easy to digest and sheds a bit of humor on an often difficult subject.
Ranging from the socially awkward to the more frightening, this brilliant collection of fears submitted by online readers is a sequel to the New York Times best-selling Deep Dark Fears. While The Creeps is not exactly a scary read, it will manage to hit home for many readers. It helps to remember that even though there is an appreciable amount of humor to be found within the author’s approach and illustrations, many of these seemingly harmless thoughts solicit true anxiety and panic in others.
97 pages offer a series of clever illustrations that allow the reader to comfortably explore the fears of others and possibly their own without feeling weighed down or overwhelmed. As someone who suffers from anxiety at times, I found a tremendous amount of gratification in being able to laugh aloud at a few scenes I knew I was guilty of. There is a certain, awkward comfort tucked within the pages that I believe many will appreciate with incredible ease.
*I would like to thank Blogging for Books and Penguin Random House for this copy. This is my own, unbiased review.
Enjoyed with a cup of ginger tea and a splash of lemon.
September 6, 2017
This was a cute way to wake up... now I just wanna stay in bed because I'm afraid of everything in the world basically.
But really, what I liked about this is how real irrational fears are, and when they are spoken out loud, or written in a comic, I feel like the fear loses some of its power. Every time I tell someone how I'm afraid of escalators, because I'm convinced that they'll suddenly stop while I'm going down and I'll be flung to my death... or even worse, bump into a stranger! Or that when I get to the top the floor is going to collapse and my body is going to be shredded by gears. When I say these things out loud I realize how irrational they are and it helps me to maybe not be so scared of silly things like escalators. I'd like to see my fear drawn out in a little cartoon. However, nothing will make me stop fearing the ocean.
The art in this comic is simple and cute. It fits well with the subject matter and everything flows nicely. This would b the kind of comic I buy and just have sitting on my coffee table for anyone to pickup and be entertained and also slightly more afraid of things they've never thought about. Now I need to go wash off the feeling of ghost insects haunting me.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
But really, what I liked about this is how real irrational fears are, and when they are spoken out loud, or written in a comic, I feel like the fear loses some of its power. Every time I tell someone how I'm afraid of escalators, because I'm convinced that they'll suddenly stop while I'm going down and I'll be flung to my death... or even worse, bump into a stranger! Or that when I get to the top the floor is going to collapse and my body is going to be shredded by gears. When I say these things out loud I realize how irrational they are and it helps me to maybe not be so scared of silly things like escalators. I'd like to see my fear drawn out in a little cartoon. However, nothing will make me stop fearing the ocean.
The art in this comic is simple and cute. It fits well with the subject matter and everything flows nicely. This would b the kind of comic I buy and just have sitting on my coffee table for anyone to pickup and be entertained and also slightly more afraid of things they've never thought about. Now I need to go wash off the feeling of ghost insects haunting me.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
May 31, 2017
I love this book! Beautifully illustrated and genuinely creepy.
November 3, 2019
Dang, there were so many fears here that kept me up the night I read this. Some thoroughly creeped me out, others were just a little skeevy, and some just weren't fears I'd ever have (hopefully).
I really liked the illustrations and they brought these fears to life.
Great read for the spooky season.
I really liked the illustrations and they brought these fears to life.
Great read for the spooky season.
October 21, 2017
This is a really cute comic that is perfect for October! I didn’t realize this when I was reading it, but this book is the second one in Krause’s Deep Dark Fears collection. You can, however, still read this without having read the first one, since it is literally just comics based on uncommon (or maybe common for some of you) fears that people have.
There are some really quirky fears, but there are also really dark ones. While some of the fears can be quite gruesome, the artwork itself does not go into too much detail, so the reader is spared from disturbing images.
I hate scary books (and movies, for that matter) but this wasn’t scary; however, I did read this in the morning, so if you want the “full effect”, you can totally read this at night. This is a very, very quick read; in fact, I think I read this book in its entirety in about 10 minuets, and that was with me appreciating the artwork. You can get through this book pretty quickly.
Read my full review here!
10/21/17: Funny, but quite dark. Perfect for an October read. The artwork was really cute; RTC!
There are some really quirky fears, but there are also really dark ones. While some of the fears can be quite gruesome, the artwork itself does not go into too much detail, so the reader is spared from disturbing images.
I hate scary books (and movies, for that matter) but this wasn’t scary; however, I did read this in the morning, so if you want the “full effect”, you can totally read this at night. This is a very, very quick read; in fact, I think I read this book in its entirety in about 10 minuets, and that was with me appreciating the artwork. You can get through this book pretty quickly.
Read my full review here!
10/21/17: Funny, but quite dark. Perfect for an October read. The artwork was really cute; RTC!
September 26, 2017
This is the second volume in Deep Dark Fears series, where users submit their deepest fears to Fran who visualizes and draws them out.
Sometimes what’s created is hilarious,
sometimes Spooky,
at other times it’s incredibly disturbing.
But the entire time it’s quite entertaining.
Sometimes what’s created is hilarious,
sometimes Spooky,
at other times it’s incredibly disturbing.
But the entire time it’s quite entertaining.
September 18, 2017
I received this book in exchange for an honest review
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Totally better than what I expected. Some stories here truly encapsulates my deepest, darkest fears while others actually add more to my list. Thanks, book. But anyway, I really love the art, the color, and the simple explanation this book has. Perfect if you're looking for a fun halloween read!
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Totally better than what I expected. Some stories here truly encapsulates my deepest, darkest fears while others actually add more to my list. Thanks, book. But anyway, I really love the art, the color, and the simple explanation this book has. Perfect if you're looking for a fun halloween read!
September 26, 2017
I read the first book when it came out and thought it was morbidly hilarious and a unique idea. This second book doesn't hold up to the first, imho. I didn't find anything funny or creepy. All the fears seemed pretty run of the mill. I found myself connecting with the first book, but not at all during "The Creeps". It was a quick pleasant diversion but this book has lost the uniqueness of the first.
March 1, 2022
Fear #49 'Late at night, when I sit close to the campfire, I worry that my contact lenses will melt onto my eyeballs.' That is something I also fear. I think about it every time I sit next to one.
April 23, 2022
I think I liked this collection better than the first one! I love all the goofy (and sometimes totally understandable) fears people have. A few of these comics are definitely spookier looking than those in the first book.
September 28, 2017
*Thank you to the author and Netgalley for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
4 stars
This book was such fun to read, mainly because all of the fears talked about inside seem totally irrational and ridiculous but it pretty much listed all the thoughts that go through my head on a day to day basis because I am one of those people that find the fear in EVERYTHING.
Did it make me realize that all the things I'm frightened of are 100% not likely to be true?
No.
I don't care what ya'll say, If I hang my arm over the side of my bed at night something WILL try to get privy with my hand, and I am not down with that. NO THANK YOU.
4 stars
This book was such fun to read, mainly because all of the fears talked about inside seem totally irrational and ridiculous but it pretty much listed all the thoughts that go through my head on a day to day basis because I am one of those people that find the fear in EVERYTHING.
Did it make me realize that all the things I'm frightened of are 100% not likely to be true?
No.
I don't care what ya'll say, If I hang my arm over the side of my bed at night something WILL try to get privy with my hand, and I am not down with that. NO THANK YOU.
November 24, 2017
Disclaimer: Received a free digital copy of the book through Netgalley.
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of 97 short comics, compiling fears shared by a myriad of people, some of them funny, thought-provoking, others cute, or sad but all of them with just the right amount of spookiness! The art was subtle yet complemented the content and made it stand out, which was amazing. I loved the fact that this book made me realize some more of my absurd fears and it was good to find out that others have fears just as unusual and absurd!!
Overall, this was a refreshing, hilarious and creepy read, perfect for the halloween-y season!
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of 97 short comics, compiling fears shared by a myriad of people, some of them funny, thought-provoking, others cute, or sad but all of them with just the right amount of spookiness! The art was subtle yet complemented the content and made it stand out, which was amazing. I loved the fact that this book made me realize some more of my absurd fears and it was good to find out that others have fears just as unusual and absurd!!
Overall, this was a refreshing, hilarious and creepy read, perfect for the halloween-y season!
April 11, 2017
I really enjoyed the first volume of Fran Krause's web comics and this collection is just as good.
Fran is an amazing artist, I love his style and the subtlety of his work. The art has a charm to it that juxtaposes with the content perfectly to really stand out and stick in your mind.
The book ranges from comical to unnerving and sometimes even makes you think, you may even pick up some more fears of your own!
I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in return for a fair and unbiased review.
Fran is an amazing artist, I love his style and the subtlety of his work. The art has a charm to it that juxtaposes with the content perfectly to really stand out and stick in your mind.
The book ranges from comical to unnerving and sometimes even makes you think, you may even pick up some more fears of your own!
I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in return for a fair and unbiased review.
August 31, 2017
A sort of follow up to Deep Dark Fears, this also features a series of short comics illustrating the mostly irrational things that some people freak out over. Some of these are almost funny, in a "Do you really worry so much about that?" sort of way, but some of them are freaky enough to give me new irrational fears.
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