Bowling with Corpses and Other Strange Tales from Lands Unknown em> by Mike Mignola Colorist: Dave Stewart Letterer: Clem Robins Cover Artist: Mike Mignola with Dave Stewart
Fairy tales and oral traditions are as ancient as civilization. You may have heard some of them, like the frog prince and the swan children, mostly thanks to the unforgettable adaptation of The Storyteller.
Here, Mignola recreates such stories, mostly from Eastern Europe and Asia (including the Middle East) in his signature style. Talking ducks, hidden hearts, lots of blood, and interesting stories about greed, power, and demon fighting populate these pages, alongside characters such as pirate girls and humble folk being fortunate because they follow their hearts and know when to do the right thing.
I think that Mignola enjoys researching these immensely, as plunging yourself into folklore always offers rewards and teaches you a thing or two about Humanity: beware of strange deals, be kind to strangers but wary of deceit, help, heal, and feed those you find in your way, and always count on your lucky star.
Bowling with Corpses and Other Strange Tales from Lands Unknown is on sale since January 21, 2025.
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Humor
Publication Date: January 21, 2025
Format: FC, 112 pages; HC
Price: $24.99
Age range: 14+
ISBN-10: 1-50674-588-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-50674-588-6
