![]() ![]() Those images resonate all on their own without any need for a writer’s intervention.įor those familiar with Gaiman and McKean’s Violent Cases, the concerns and approach of this book feel familiar. The dinginess of a failing promenade, the visual metaphor that is a hall of mirrors and the sinister violence of an ancient puppet show – it’s almost as if Gaiman has dealt himself too strong a hand. Situated in a down-at-heel coastal town and focusing on one of our most sinister cultural artefacts, Gaiman and McKean have a ripe (possibly overripe) collection of tropes to play with. ![]() In The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr Punch, it is an evocation of memory that attempts to blossom within this creative intersection, specifically the narrator’s recollection of a time when he was seven years old and first encountered a Punch and Judy show. Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean’s collaborations often explore the potential for ambiguity that resides in the juncture between words and pictures. ![]()
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