by Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie

I’m not sure how this book came to Rhiannon’s attention, but she started talking about it and my sister had to have it.  So, naturally, I’m reading it now.

It’s a graphic novel–the first time I’m to commentate on one of those–and I didn’t have to take a peak to know how lurid it is.  The girls have told me all about it.

If you continue to read this article, then I have to insist you agree to be 18 years or older.  I’ve hidden the pictures behind links … some of them are pretty graphic.

Older Children | Book One

Chapter One: The Mirror

Actually, that was artistic.  I liked that first chapter.  Old Alice and her mirror … although she talks to it like the wicked queen in Snow White.

Chapter Two: Silver Shoes

Oh boy does it get raunchy.  And I know that’s not even close to being the worst of it.  It’s not like watching a train wreck though.  It’s drawn so well … it’s definitely art, and that’s the last time I’m going to say it–otherwise I’ll be saying it every chapter!

Chapter Three: Missing Shadows

That was an old trick.  I’m glad they got it out of the way early.

Chapter Four: Poppies

This is genius on MANY levels.  The opium and the poppies … the way the two intertwined, and I’m not just talking about the plot here. Heh heh heh.  It’s scary that this is good story.

Chapter Five: Straight On Til Morning

That was cool.  The same chapter as the previous, but from the perspective of Wendy and Harold.  I wonder what Ginny Weasley would say if she read this book and saw that her husband was so cold to his Wendy-girl?

Chapter Six: Queens Together

Even if this book came into being just for the shock value, these two have still done a great job at telling the story.  Everything has a reason … there’s just the overwhelming sexual drive rollicking about, and it only adds to the story.  I’m still amazed at how NOT trashy this book actually is.

Chapter Seven: The Twister

Note to self: If I’m ever caught in a tornado, I must remember to …

Chapter Eight: Come Away, Come Away

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You know, if this Peter Pan was the Peter Pan from this movie version, then I’d believe this in a heartbeat.  That kid creeps me out.  And doesn’t this basically happen in that movie?  That whole preteen “coming for the first time” glow he gets?

Sorry folks, I figured if the content is adult rated, the commentary may be as well.  Haha!

Chapter Nine: Looking Glass House

Something is messed up with Alice.  So, I get that her father’s friend molested her … but Peter, Wendy and the boys was TOTALLY worse.  I think this would have worked better if Wendy ended the initial stories.

I’m laughing, because I’m putting so much thought into a commentary for such a silly book.  It’s just that it’s silly, but it’s also good.  I can’t explain it.  You’ve GOT to read it.

Chapter Ten: Stravinsky

I’m not sure I fully understood the “meaning” of this chapter, but way to go girls!  I’ve done things in a theater before … this takes it to a whole new level.

Neverlands | Book Two

Chapter Eleven: A Caucus Race and A Long Tale

Seeing as this was originally published in three volumes, this is a nice reintroduction to the world we just left.  I love the way they play with the images.  Graphic novels can be amazing.  It’s like watching a movie and reading a book at the same time.

Chapter Twelve: Shaking and Waking

In this Rocky Horror Picture Show-esque “seduction,” Alice rapes Wendy.  Huh, after Paris I didn’t think this would be necessary, but I want those Seven Deadly Sins pictures side by side in poster form to put up in my room.

Chapter Thirteen: Contrarywise

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That was amazing and a half times pi, and I’m not just saying that because Bauer (who is, essentially Toto) did Mr. Potter doggie-style.  That side bit with Dorian Grey … c’mon, everyone who has read that book thought this stuff was going on behind the scenes.  Wilde is basically a gay Jane Austen.  It’s good to see it finally in print somewhere!

By the way, has anyone else noticed this?  Wendy is married to Mr. Harold Potter.  Of course your first thought it Harry Potter reference, but “Pots and Pans?”  Harold Potter; Peter Pan.  That’s funny.

Chapter Fourteen: The Straw Man

See, now that was brilliant.  They dare to write what we’re all already thinking.

Chapter Fifteen: The Island Come True

The parallels are amazing.  Love Captain Hook.  Love how everything is “the same” but different.

Chapter Sixteen: The Garden of Live Flowers

I haven’t liked Alice’s tales as much as the rest.  Her’s are much more cerebral, and I don’t think I want that out of this book.  I’m going along with it though.  This is a fun read.  A read that requires sitting a spell before resuming no-reading activities.  You know, to write all these comments. *Grin*

Chapter Seventeen: A Mad Tea Party

I loved every minute of this chapter.  There was but one problem: it wasn’t long enough!  The tea party just ENDed.  Not cool.  I wanted more!

Chapter Eighteen: The Cowardly Lion

I want a lion; I’m not gonna lie.

Chapter Nineteen: Peter Breaks Through

The best out of the three tales this time around by far.  Captain Hook barging in at the end there–classic.  I almost want to image of Hook and Pan’s dueling penises for my bedroom wall.

Chapter Twenty: Snicker-snack

Hrm.  I wonder what that means?  Are the three of them not going to have sex anymore?  That seems unlikely–and me nuh likey either–seeing as there is a whole “third book” left.  At least this isn’t monotonous.  They change it up enough to keep it interesting as well as … hawt.

The Great and Terrible | Book Three

Chapter Twenty-One: Without, the Frost, the Binding Snow

And now the whole place is going at it.  Lucky that Duke got shot!

Chapter Twenty-Two: A Merry Crew, Beneath the Setting Sun

I think they’re testing us.  They want to see how far they can go before we throw the book in revulsion.  I must admit, I’d rather read more about the girls’ pasts.  This interlude wasn’t as interesting … or as arousing as the former interludes.

Chapter Twenty-Three: You Won’t Forget to Wave?

So, the manager is running away now?  Did he have anything to do with the death of the Duke I wonder?  Haha.  Maybe he just thinks he’s going to get in trouble for the book.  I’m not altogether sure why he’s running away, but the girls have the hotel to themselves now.  What could possibly come next?

Chapter Twenty-Four: The Poppyfield

There seems to be one more chapter in Dorothy’s story.  At least I hope there is.  That whole thing with the horse … I don’t know.  At least they didn’t show TOO much of it.  I’m surprised Bestiality didn’t come into the picture until this late actually.  Unless you count the dog humping the father’s leg in that side story earlier, but it isn’t addressed in the narrative.

As for the hotel manager and the Duke: the Duke is never mentioned again, and the reason given for the hotel manager running away is the coming war.  Great, that’s solved.

Chapter Twenty-Five: Hooked

Again, there seems to be more to the story.  Seeing as there is so little book left, let’s hope it’s in here.  This book has been otherwise satisfying story-wise thus far.  It would be a shame if it didn’t end with a flare.  Rosie said she got bored towards the end … I hope that’s not my fate!

Chapter Twenty-Six: A Vice from a Caterpillar

Alright, I guess we do have time for another round of tales.  They’re going to be real short by the looks of it.  These past three haven’t really done much for me but make me want to know what (or who) comes next.

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Swallowed

Now you see, this would have been great if it immediately followed chapter twenty-five.  The severance lessens the quality a bit.  By splitting it up it just seems like they’re trying to cram as much sex and vile in as possible … which they hadn’t done in the beginning.  Sorry folks.  With me, it’s always about the story.

Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Man Behind the Curtain

Another satisfying ending, but again, I think it would have been better joined with the last round of tales.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Alice’s Evidence

That … was even scary for me.  I still don’t know why I liked Dorothy and Wendy’s tales better.  Alice’s was alright.  This ending is a little long, and I understand why Rosie got bored.  If they combined the last two rounds of tales, I think it would be a tighter story, and a more satisfying ending.

Chapter Thirty: The Mirror: Reprise and Crescendo (Who Dreamed It?)

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Alright, here’s where I’m going to sound like a “bloody American.”  The last part of this story, when the German’s come a-marchin’ in.  First of all, it in German so I can’t divine much from it.  Second, is the man who dies in the last panels the one who broke the mirror?  It’s not clear.

It could be Rolf, but I’m not sure.  It would be nice to know what the German’s were saying.

All in all, the was actually a great read.  I’d recommend this to any of my ADULT friends who have a great sense of humor, a strong stomach, and is just a little bit of a nymphomaniac.