Fangs by Sarah Andersen

 

 

Reviewed by Ambrea

 Elsie is three hundred years old, but, throughout her centuries of undeath, she’s never met her match.  And then one night she meets Jimmy:  Jimmy is handsome and charming, and he has a wry sense of humor and he just seems to get her.  He’s also a werewolf.  Together, Elsie and Jimmy will explore their relationship, learning to understand and love each other’s curious quirks, unusual habits, and monstrous appetites. 

Written by Sarah Andersen, creator of Sarah’s Scribbles and author of Adulthood is a Myth, Fangs is a short collection of black-and-white comics that features a vampire and a werewolf—and all the mischief that’s to be expected when they fall in love.  It’s a fun and delightful (if slightly macabre) romp, and it’s certainly worth reading if you enjoy a bit of dark humor with your gothic romance.

 I actually purchased a copy of this book late last year – shortly before Halloween – and I immediately fell in love with the comic.  I already enjoyed Sarah’s Scribbles online and I have absolutely adored Andersen’s published comic collections (Adulthood is a Myth, Big Mushy Happy Lump, and Herding Cats), so, I suppose, it was inevitable that I would enjoy her other works, too.  I loved the humor and the sarcasm and the puns – oh, yes, the puns! – and I loved the evolving dynamic between Jimmy and Elsie as they work through their relationship.

 Overall, I think Fangs was one of my favorite comic collections of last year.  (I’ve read it half a dozen times already, and I’ve found it doesn’t get old.)  Although it’s rather small, weighing in at just a little over a hundred pages, it’s an enjoyable read that’s perfect for the upcoming spooky season or just a free afternoon.