Hans Rodionoff
Author of Lovecraft
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Image credit: Hans Rodionoff. Photo courtesy Pop Culture Geek.
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Works by Hans Rodionoff
Mnemovore #2 5 copies
Lovecraft 4 copies
Mnemovore #3 3 copies
Mnemovore #5 3 copies
Mnemovore #6 3 copies
Mnemovore #4 3 copies
Sucker: the Vampire [movie] 1 copy
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- 3.5
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And, equally often, the writer either sticks slavishly to Lovecraft's original words, or veers so wildly that it doesn't even resemble a Lovecraft story anymore.
So, there's a fine line to be tread, hewing close enough to keep the spirit of Lovecraft, while also making it interesting enough for a more modern audience.
I will say, of the hundreds of Lovecraft graphic novels I've read, this one, hands down, is the best. The art moves with the horror, yet strikes a perfect tone each time. And the writing? I'm surprised, as I'm not a big fan of Keith Giffen's writing overall, but here, he does a great job. Yes, he takes some liberties, seemingly making Howard Lovecraft a lot less awkward than is typically portrayed, but overall, just a great story.
I loved this.… (more)