Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Collected Best, Vol. 2
by John Bolton, Clive Barker, Dave Dorman
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Author: Clive Barker, Dave Dorman, John BoltonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-06-01
ISBN: 0971024979
Number of pages: 200
Publisher: Checker Book Publishing Group
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Book Review: Oh dear Pinhead, you're truly the Greatest...
Summary: 4 Stars
Okay, so I admit it: I'm a sucker for Hellraiser.
I've seen all the movies tons of times, according to me Clive Barker is the best author in the history of the world, I'm a collector of all the official action figures, I'll buy a replica of the Lament Configuration as soon as I can afford it, and I've even serious plans about hanging chains from the ceiling of my apartment. In other words; Hellraiser + Stefan = True.
All this means that I'm probably unable to be very objective when I review a Hellraiser comic. Or? Well, since I'm a great fan of the series I assume I think in a way that closely resembles that of other fans, and to all of you I can only say: Clive Barker's Hellraiser Collected Best II is a definite must for all of you who prefer hanging out with Pinhead and his fellow Cenobites. As is the case of all anthologies, not all contributions are equally good, but the greater majority of all the writers and artists who contribute to the collection should be very proud of what they've managed to produce.
Because it's truly an amazing collection. The story Razing Hell (pts. 1-3) is especially good, which uses the Hellraiser legend in a both creative and exciting way, and I had a constant smile on my lips as I read it. Other stories worth mentioning are The Blood of a Poet, which takes place in Europe after the First World War, and The Pleasures of Deception, where a young artist is inspired by the Cenobites into creating very macabre pieces of art.
These days, most horror movies are nothing but stupid stories mixed with fake boobs, lousy dialogues, and boring nü-metal music, and thus, being a horror buff it's very refreshing to partake in the Hellraiser legend, even though it's "only" through a comic.
I still prefer books to comics, but Hellraiser Collected Best II is truly a pleasure to experience, and I can honestly recommend it to all you Cenobites out there.
Summary of Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Collected Best, Vol. 2
The second anthology of comics short stories set in Barker's incredibly popular horror film milieu. The book collects 10 Hellraiser-themed offerings in full-color, from as all-star lineup of comics writers and illustrators, including Marry Wachowski (The Matrix), John Bolton, and many others.Horror Books
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