4 stars
Absolutely hilarious!
I’ll admit, I’m not much of a history nerd. I didn’t get all the references, but each comic had its own charm. Most were fun and goofy even if you don’t know the historical inspiration. Beaton brings silliness and dark humor to many historical figures and events. Beaton also includes a little blurb for the comics, many of which help put them into context.
The comics spoofing famous literature were my particular favorites. I loved Beaton’s humor, poking fun at many classics like Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Dracula, and Crime and Punishment. There are also other pop culture references such as DC comics and movie troupes.
Some of my favorite segments were the ones that took inspiration from old book covers (“Goreys” and “Nancys”. Each one was hilarious. Beaton’s humor really shined and they were so entertaining to read.
Such a fun collection of comics, especially for those interested in Western literature and history.