The Extraordinary Adventures of Adle Blanc-Sec Vols. 1 & 2 #1

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• 6.0

  CHUD - Jeb Delia

  Nov 28, 2011

  The story is not without its moments, though. The awakening of the caveman is chuckleworthy, and the revelation of what mummies really are is a riot. Tardi's art is just simply amazing, and is worth the cover price alone. But on the whole, these first two volumes feel like the work of a master that aren't themselves particularly masterful. I will continue to read this series as Fantagraphics releases it. As Volume 2 draws to a close, the final panels reveal the coming of one of mankind's greatest absurdities, and with it the series begins to display some ambition. How will the First World War affect Paris' absurd underground? Will The Extraordinary Adventures of Adle Blanc-Sec have more to offer going forward? If the story can manage to catch up to Tardi's art in future volumes, I will be greatly impressed. Read Full Review