Mr Crypt #1

Created and written by Troy Vevasis, with art by Aleksandar Jovic, Mr. Crypt #1 is the perfect pick-me-up for a lousy day. Read Full Review

This story is a heart-warming one, as at every turn in his journey he is shunned and chased like a monster, readers can't help but feel sorry for him as he tries to find out just how he came to be. The art style is clear and crisp and fits the theme of the story. The dialogue gives readers the feeling that this story is meant for all audiences and ages, with no sense of mature language or adult concepts. This is definitely a comic that the whole family can enjoy! Read Full Review

Some good jokes and charming cartooning work, but it feels like "Mr. Crypt" #1 is in the wrong format or missing its approach. Read Full Review

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May 04, 2019

I'm not sure I was reading AlternaComics when Mr. Crypt was introduced so it was nice to get some insight into the character as he frequently pops up frequently across the entire line.  ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) is a 99 Cent reprint series aimed at younger readers. The cover price is great and the paper quality is in line with the rest of the Alterna Comic line.  This issue reprints Mr. Crypt and Baron Rat's first appearance. Baron Rat was included in my first Alterna review and it was nice to see that origin as well. The issue is genuinely funny as Mr. Crypt tries to blend in with the Townsfolk but keeps failing as his disguise sucks. Mr. Crypt is a talking skeleton and the disguise is a fake mustache and a jacket. There isn't a lot of depth to the story but it's fun, the value is there and the art really serves to bring these characters and story to life.  I love the idea behind the series. Alterna has been around for a while now and its really cool to see them digging into their catalog for newer readers. The publisher is probably the best value in comics but even I don't have the budget to track down all of their books. It's great to have an avenue to get reprints at a discounted rate and not be forced to wade through the wild west known as eBay.  I'm totally on board with this series and can't wait to see what happens next. more