#phantom shelf

I finally got to my local comic book store to pick up the Universal Monsters Phantom of the Opera #1 from Image/Skybound. Along with the A Cover, they also had the die-cut I Cover which I also had to get. I don't normally buy more than one of the same issue, but I think this is a special case. I might get some more if they're priced ok.

It seems too be taking from a lot of different versions, and Tyler Boss refers to his experiences with them in his author's note at the end. His first exposure to it was Goosebumps and then saw ALW, which amazed him.

Martin Simmonds's art is lovely! Reminds me of smaller press horror comics from the 90s. [Edit: It’s struck me later that it reminds me of Dave McKean.]

Here are my two copies of Susan Kay's Phantom, a trade paperback and the first American edition. The paperback has a lovely painted fold out cover, and the back cover includes a bookmark!

As a bonus, here's Legacy, the only other book Susan Kay has written. It's a biographical novel about Elizabeth I.

Here's my collection of Japanese adaptations of Phantom of the Opera for children. I think I have every one published, but please let me know if there are any others!

From left to right, top to bottom:

Operaza no Kaijin (A Masterpiece That Will Be Read Even 100 Years from Now 12)

Operaza no Kaijin -- The Phantom of the Opera (World Masterpieces You Want to Read by 10 plus)

Operaza no Kaijin (Forest of World Literature for Children 34)

Kyofu No Meisaku: Operaza No Kaijin / Dracula / Jekyll & Hyde (Toki Meki Yume Bunko)

Phantom of the Opera adapted by Kate McMullan (Japanese Edition)

This is a beautiful Portuguese edition of Phantom of the Opera from the Brazilian Pandorga Editora. It comes in a slipcase and includes a poster, bookmark, and Andre Castaigne postcard. It has amazing art by Rafaela Villela throughout, and a cool feature is that they have Erik's notes in a scratchy typeface.

Here's a little treasure. This is a Japanese translation of Kate McMullen's English language children's adaptation of Phantom of the Opera, illustrated by Marie Kitayama.

The book told the events of the book from Erik's eyes, starting with his childhood. The original is in English and is really great for young readers, and I think adult fans will like it too.

I love the shoujo art style.

Another Japanese children's adaptation of Phantom of the Opera with shoujo manga-style illustrations, written by Sasaki Ari and illustrated by Asahikawa Hiyori.

Here's my Wishbone as Raoul plushie! Isn't he dapper?

Wishbone was one of my favorite shows as a little girl, and of course there was an episode about The Phantom of the Opera. It's so cute!

I've had my Romeo Wishbone since I was about 9 or 10. They like to hang out!