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Tales from the Crypt continues its popular style of parody in an all-new format! This time, the popular musical "Wicked" and the best-selling books associated with it can't hide from the Crypt-Keeper and his GhouLunatics. Combined with a new story featuring the star of the hit graphic novel Tales from the Crypt #8 "Diary of a Stinky Dead Kid" and another new story from Star Trek Fan favorite David Gerrold "Sales of a Deathman", this Tales from the Crypt graphic novel is not to be missed!
64 pages, Hardcover
First published September 28, 2010
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October 14, 2017
I love these ridiculous stories they make me smile. They are spoof s of the real stories and I have never been able to resist a good spoof. I love them so much. This group of writers and illustrators do not disappoint. I only wish there were more of them to read.
June 15, 2023
I remember watching Tales from the Crypt as a kid. This was a throwback. I'd picked it up to teach my class about parodies, but I'm not sure if it will work. They may not get the parody aspect. But it was a great couple of stories and made me laugh.
April 11, 2018
Crap. I finished it, and it was juvenile crap.
March 5, 2019
i used to watch the shows as a kid and this was good for what it was.
May 8, 2022
Ref:Wicked, Harry Potter, Zombie Boy, Sea Revenge
Fun fast read.
Fun fast read.
July 30, 2022
It is good for a chuckle.
Wonder if the jokes will hold up as
they were play offs of popular media.
Still worth the read through.
Wonder if the jokes will hold up as
they were play offs of popular media.
Still worth the read through.
October 30, 2011
“Tales From The Crypt” #9 Wickeder
Authors: David Gerrold, Stefan Petrucha, and Jim Salicrup
Publisher: Papercutz
ISBN# 978-1597072151
“A Wicked Parody of Tales”
We begin with “Dead Dog Dies,” a tale of a poor little zombie boy named Glugg. It is the one-year anniversary of his death. To his dismay, he soon realizes the living do not like zombies enough to give them presents. Taking a different approach, he puts the word out to his fellow zombies – explains to them what presents are and gives them his wish list. His excitement boiled over as he unwrapped his presents – expecting money in a card or the newest game system. Excitement fizzled when upon opening his gifts he uncovered boxes of dirt and a broken off jawbone. However, with the help of his one living friend, Crowley – all just might not be lost!
Our next tale, “Kill, Baby, Kill,” an offshore drilling rig disaster plays havoc on Mother Nature and she takes revenge. Okay, this story seems familiar – too close for comfort! What do you get when you pit a big business – some know it all environmentalists, and a surprise nemesis against each other? One heck of a scary story!
Last but certainly not least is the ‘Broadway Sin-Sation…’ “Wickeder,” is a play introduced by the Crypt – Keeper’s friend, the old witch, a squeakquel to Frank N. Balmed’s classic, The Wizard of Ooze! I now must add – this was my favorite tale of all, and my eight-year-old grandsons favorite as well. You follow Dotty’s trial in the murder of Alfalfa, the wickeder witch, and then you are introduced to the oppressed munchkins. Need I say more? It is a ninety-degree turn from the classic story indeed – but what a fun read!
The illustrations for each story are amazing and fit the storylines to a tee. I found the tongue – in – cheek dialogue throughout the tales blissfully amusing. With just the right amount of guts and gore this “Tales From The Crypt” selection gets two thumbs up!
I found myself laughing out loud numerous times from the witty dialogue and humor – quite embarrassing really. You will have no problem getting your child to sit still for this read, that is a promise. These stories follow in the “Tales of the Crypt” tradition and will capture the imagination of all ages.
For some truly enjoyable reads look for, “The Hardy Boys – Crawling With Zombies,” “Breaking Down,” “Nancy Drew – Vampire Slayer,” and man more creepy reads.
Authors: David Gerrold, Stefan Petrucha, and Jim Salicrup
Publisher: Papercutz
ISBN# 978-1597072151
“A Wicked Parody of Tales”
We begin with “Dead Dog Dies,” a tale of a poor little zombie boy named Glugg. It is the one-year anniversary of his death. To his dismay, he soon realizes the living do not like zombies enough to give them presents. Taking a different approach, he puts the word out to his fellow zombies – explains to them what presents are and gives them his wish list. His excitement boiled over as he unwrapped his presents – expecting money in a card or the newest game system. Excitement fizzled when upon opening his gifts he uncovered boxes of dirt and a broken off jawbone. However, with the help of his one living friend, Crowley – all just might not be lost!
Our next tale, “Kill, Baby, Kill,” an offshore drilling rig disaster plays havoc on Mother Nature and she takes revenge. Okay, this story seems familiar – too close for comfort! What do you get when you pit a big business – some know it all environmentalists, and a surprise nemesis against each other? One heck of a scary story!
Last but certainly not least is the ‘Broadway Sin-Sation…’ “Wickeder,” is a play introduced by the Crypt – Keeper’s friend, the old witch, a squeakquel to Frank N. Balmed’s classic, The Wizard of Ooze! I now must add – this was my favorite tale of all, and my eight-year-old grandsons favorite as well. You follow Dotty’s trial in the murder of Alfalfa, the wickeder witch, and then you are introduced to the oppressed munchkins. Need I say more? It is a ninety-degree turn from the classic story indeed – but what a fun read!
The illustrations for each story are amazing and fit the storylines to a tee. I found the tongue – in – cheek dialogue throughout the tales blissfully amusing. With just the right amount of guts and gore this “Tales From The Crypt” selection gets two thumbs up!
I found myself laughing out loud numerous times from the witty dialogue and humor – quite embarrassing really. You will have no problem getting your child to sit still for this read, that is a promise. These stories follow in the “Tales of the Crypt” tradition and will capture the imagination of all ages.
For some truly enjoyable reads look for, “The Hardy Boys – Crawling With Zombies,” “Breaking Down,” “Nancy Drew – Vampire Slayer,” and man more creepy reads.
August 25, 2016
Asinine.
Is this horror?
This is comedy? It says parody which implies that it is meant to be funny....
How does stuff like this get published? Seriously. Does anyone out there read this and actually find it amusing?
I kept telling myself that it would get better....it only got worse.
Inside are parodies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone(a preview to another one of their books? yea, no thanks), and another story called "Kill, Baby Kill" which was meant to be anti-fracking horror story?
Every joke fell flat, just changing the name of something (everything) doesn't make it funny. Total waste of time, at least it wasn't memorable.
Is this horror?
This is comedy? It says parody which implies that it is meant to be funny....
How does stuff like this get published? Seriously. Does anyone out there read this and actually find it amusing?
I kept telling myself that it would get better....it only got worse.
Inside are parodies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone(a preview to another one of their books? yea, no thanks), and another story called "Kill, Baby Kill" which was meant to be anti-fracking horror story?
Every joke fell flat, just changing the name of something (everything) doesn't make it funny. Total waste of time, at least it wasn't memorable.
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November 22, 2015Whilst these parodies may not fully live up to the standards of the classic EC comics, it is interesting to see the three GhouLunatics all together and interacting with one another, and the featured parodies of books and musicals are somewhat amusing. All in all, the originals will never be beaten, but this is clearly a well-intentioned tribute to three classic comic series.
January 9, 2012
I *like* parodies. This one, hold your nose and drink quickly, if at all.
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