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Disney Cruella: The Manga: Black, White, and Red
An adaptation to Disney's all-new live action feature film of a notoriously fashionable villain, the legendary Cruella de Vil.
You don’t become a legend by being nice.
She wasn’t born Cruella. Gifted with talent, innovation, and ambition, Estella dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, but the world seemed intent on making sure her dreams would never come true.
The life of an amateur thief is hardly a glamourous one, but in 1970s London, at the crossroads of fashion, Estella has a vision for herself and her designs, if only she can afford it! Witness Estella’s life on the streets with her best friends and partners in (petty) crime, Horace and Jasper, before the infamous diva Cruella emerges to make sure no one gets in her way!
You don’t become a legend by being nice.
She wasn’t born Cruella. Gifted with talent, innovation, and ambition, Estella dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, but the world seemed intent on making sure her dreams would never come true.
The life of an amateur thief is hardly a glamourous one, but in 1970s London, at the crossroads of fashion, Estella has a vision for herself and her designs, if only she can afford it! Witness Estella’s life on the streets with her best friends and partners in (petty) crime, Horace and Jasper, before the infamous diva Cruella emerges to make sure no one gets in her way!
176 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2019
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October 13, 2023
Hab jetzt total Lust auf einen Cruella rewatch. 🤭
August 23, 2021
I’m literally obsessed with Cruella and I love that this was another sort of prequel peek into Estella, Jasper, and Horace’s lives. The inner dialogue Estella has with Cruella is very effective and well-done.
August 8, 2021
shut up y'all. cruella is a queen 👯✨
August 24, 2021
Did I love this book? - Yes.
Do I love Estella? - Yes.
Do I love that this book is obviously based on the movie but very different than the movie? - Yes.
Did I love the art? - Yes.
Is Emilia cool? - Yup.
My one issue is that this book does not seem finished... it doesn't have an ending and just fades to black mid story without any resolution
Do I love Estella? - Yes.
Do I love that this book is obviously based on the movie but very different than the movie? - Yes.
Did I love the art? - Yes.
Is Emilia cool? - Yup.
My one issue is that this book does not seem finished... it doesn't have an ending and just fades to black mid story without any resolution
September 26, 2022
✨9/10✨
Birkaç detayı dışında çok beğendim. Çizimler harikaydı. 👏🏻
Birkaç detayı dışında çok beğendim. Çizimler harikaydı. 👏🏻
October 10, 2024
Cruella to była totalnie moja 2021 era, okej?
April 16, 2023
La verdad es que la pase muy bien leyendo esta novela gráfica, fue diferente de la película (lo cual lo agradecí y eso que también me gusto la película) se divide en negro, blanco y rojo y todos los bloques me gustaron, Estella con la moda y sus inseguridades, espero esto sea una primera parte porque espero más y todo el arte estuvo bien, me gusto, la edición es bellísima.
December 14, 2021
Absolutely pointless, a thin scrap of plot that goes nowhere, but the art was nice to look at.
August 27, 2023
Confusingly, this is called an adaptation of the 2021 Cruella movie on the back cover and a prequel in some of the online marketing, but what this really is is a previously untold side story set during the ten-year or so time jump that occurs about fifteen minutes into the film.
The story begins with Estella Miller as a 19-year-old well into her life of street crime with Jasper and Horace as she doodles out her fashion ideas in their hideaway. With her black-and-white hair dyed red because she despises the hues black and white due to her childhood trauma, Estella sets out on the streets of 1970s London for three short adventures. In "Black" she gains a new appreciation for black as she dips her toe in the punk scene. In "White" she gets involved with an unimaginative designer named Emilia who works only in white because she doesn't understand the "art" of fashion. And in the four-page "Red" Estella acknowledges the value of a pop of color when working in black-and-white.
It's all told in the emo, angsty, campy tone of the movie, but it really doesn't work without Emma Stone chewing the scenery.
Based on other comics that use the "Black, White, and Red" sub-title you might expect some spots of color in the course of the book, but it is printed solely in black-and-white with gray standing in for red.
Also, it is called a manga, but it reads from left to right like regular English comics. Despite the Japanese creator, I also think this was commissioned and first published in English and is not an actual Japanese import.
The story begins with Estella Miller as a 19-year-old well into her life of street crime with Jasper and Horace as she doodles out her fashion ideas in their hideaway. With her black-and-white hair dyed red because she despises the hues black and white due to her childhood trauma, Estella sets out on the streets of 1970s London for three short adventures. In "Black" she gains a new appreciation for black as she dips her toe in the punk scene. In "White" she gets involved with an unimaginative designer named Emilia who works only in white because she doesn't understand the "art" of fashion. And in the four-page "Red" Estella acknowledges the value of a pop of color when working in black-and-white.
It's all told in the emo, angsty, campy tone of the movie, but it really doesn't work without Emma Stone chewing the scenery.
Based on other comics that use the "Black, White, and Red" sub-title you might expect some spots of color in the course of the book, but it is printed solely in black-and-white with gray standing in for red.
Also, it is called a manga, but it reads from left to right like regular English comics. Despite the Japanese creator, I also think this was commissioned and first published in English and is not an actual Japanese import.
December 23, 2021
Really nice view of some things!
Some lessons to be learned as well.
I want more!
Some lessons to be learned as well.
I want more!
April 13, 2024
I really liked this book 😁
August 26, 2022
This is my first “manga” and the art is amazing! I’ll read anything Disney Villains related tbh. I expected this to be a illustrated novel of the film but it was more like an adaption. It just kind of faded and finished without a plot.. Would be great if they made this into a series!
March 6, 2022
Great book with incredible art but definitely could have had more storyline to it, would serve great as a trilogy
June 1, 2022
Super!
December 17, 2023
Been wanting to watch Cruella, but I settled for this manga, for now at least.
I thought the story would be as fun as the movie…it was fine.
I thought the story would be as fun as the movie…it was fine.
March 26, 2023
Those are some fun back-up stories for fans of the movie. They are not bad - there are some good ideas and the art is really good, but they are just back-up stories. So I enjoyed reading it, but I'm also a bit disappointed.
July 15, 2021
Cruella is a Queen
November 29, 2022
Ishie Hachi (also known as ZAKK) is a fantastic artist that brings that punk London fashion scene with attitude. Set before the Disney Cruella film, it shows Estella coming to grips with who she is and her style in a fashion designer. Fans of Paradise Kiss, Nana, Crazy Rich Asians, Devil Wears Prada and any other media involving women finding their place (and looking fabulous) will enjoy this story spun with determination and gorgeous outfits!
July 22, 2023
4,8/5
January 30, 2025
Cruella is my lifeeee
February 1, 2022
while i haven’t seen the movie yet, but i found the manga to be a very interesting read, providing a fresh look into cruella as an indidual. it delved into the history of estella, which i didn’t know previously. (i’m unsure the movie goes over the details). being a movie adaptation, i really look forward to watching the new movie (yes, i’m surprised i haven’t seen it either!!)
the plot wasn’t particularly interesting, and i assume it’s of no fault to the author (being a film adaptation). the characters weren’t particularly likeable either. however, i found learning about the history of a disney villain to be very fun. i love villain origin stories, and will definitely enjoy reading more along similar lines.
while it wasn’t the best book i’ve read, it was still interesting and i devoured it in one sitting! i loved the artwork, and think the author did a fantastic job on what they had to work with.
the plot wasn’t particularly interesting, and i assume it’s of no fault to the author (being a film adaptation). the characters weren’t particularly likeable either. however, i found learning about the history of a disney villain to be very fun. i love villain origin stories, and will definitely enjoy reading more along similar lines.
while it wasn’t the best book i’ve read, it was still interesting and i devoured it in one sitting! i loved the artwork, and think the author did a fantastic job on what they had to work with.
September 8, 2021
Art is a 5/5 but cruella is too much of a femcel for me to actually enjoy the book. The plot was also not that good. Overall eh
February 2, 2022
Boring and just cruellas inner monologue and it really wasn’t much. You didn’t get to see much of her fashion style or who she was and who she would become. Just a a lot of day to day her getting stressed with no really reason. You got a couple of snatches of what happened to her mum but it wasn’t built on or address in any way.
I really enjoyed the movie and had high hopes for this but it was a disappointment and if I had read this before watching the movie it would have but me of watching it.
I really enjoyed the movie and had high hopes for this but it was a disappointment and if I had read this before watching the movie it would have but me of watching it.
January 23, 2023
Love the drawings but the plot leaves a bit to be desired (especially the "red" segment seems unfinished). I love the distinct visual contrasts between Estella and Cruella and how the author imagined the two sides of her personality communicating. Although I wish a lot the dialog wasn't so stilted.
Still, worth a read.
Still, worth a read.
August 30, 2022
Para conocer un poco más a Cruella.
October 3, 2023
Interesante historia sobre los orígenes de Cruella
March 20, 2026
Mangá maravilhoso sobre a história da Cruella e os amigos antes dos acontecimentos do filme. Amei e acho que a única coisa que faltou para ser prefeito foram as cores.
January 9, 2022
Ishie's illustrations almost make me wish I could see this manga be fully animated. I love how expressive she's able to draw Estella. The way she draws her, especially her mouth, reminds me of the original '61 film character designs for Cruella. It was fun, I'd like more please.
March 16, 2023
Es ist mein erster Manga, deshalb hab ich nicht viel Vergleichsmaterial, aber ich kann sagen, dass die Zeichnungen wirklich schön sind und sich Text und Bild gut ergänzen. Der Text erscheint manchmal sehr übersetzt (zu formell oder mit grammatischen Fehlern), aber sonst ist es ein gutes Buch:)
April 24, 2023
Почувствах се емоционално свъзрана с образа на Круела, много, много добро начало, идея и добър потенциал на историята, артът е просто невероятно добър (рисунката, режисурата, детайлите, всичко!) Но от сценария... определено очаквах повече. Много неща останаха неясни (за миналото ѝ) , други не се развиха, трети се разминаваха с общата ми представа, създадена в мен от синописа на гърба на книгата. Как точно светът пречи на Круела да развие таланта си и да стане добър дизайнер? Не, тя сама си пречи. Да опита, да я отхвърлят множество пъти. Тогава ще говорим. Много ми допадна позицията ѝ за изкуството, за запазването на идеите и за търсенето на себе си.
Силно се надявам да има продължение, което да подобри и завърши историята.
Силно се надявам да има продължение, което да подобри и завърши историята.
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