Description
Midnight Tales. Vol 1
Book Summary
Delve into a universe of dark fantasy where solitary heroines protect the world from the forces of the shadows. Midnight Tales. Vol 1 brings together the first stories of the Midnight Order, a secret sisterhood of guardians who combat evil spirits from the cremation Ghats of Varanasi to the coasts of England. This volume collects the adventures of several Midnight Girls, each caught between their duty as a protector and the longing for a normal life. A graphic anthology that combines mythology, action, and a deep sense of belonging.
What is it about?
The book presents a series of independent stories connected by the same mythology. The protagonists are members of the Midnight Order, a secret corporation formed primarily by women. Each of them fights against shadow creatures and evil spirits in different corners of the world, from India to England. However, their status as guardians deprives them of an ordinary life, generating an internal conflict between the pride of belonging to a secret organization and the desire for freedom. Throughout the pages, the reader discovers whether the paths of these heroines will ever cross.
Main themes
- Female sisterhood and secret organizations of guardians.
- The struggle between light and shadow, with evil spirits as antagonists.
- Personal sacrifice and renouncing a normal life for a higher duty.
- Global mythology, with settings ranging from Varanasi to the English coast.
- Identity and belonging within an organization that demands absolute loyalty.
Who is it recommended for?
This comic is aimed at young adult and adult readers who are fans of fantasy and horror graphic novels. It is ideal for those who enjoy anthologies with strong female protagonists, mythological worlds, and plots that explore the conflict between duty and personal life. It will also be attractive to followers of manga and European comics with detailed visual styles and dark atmospheres.
What this book offers
- A visual anthology that presents multiple self-contained stories within the same narrative universe.
- An original proposal that combines mythology from different cultures with a contemporary comic aesthetic.
- Complex female characters, caught between their mission and their humanity.
- An agile 144-page read, ideal for immersing yourself in a world of dark fantasy without the need to commit to a long series.
Technical specifications
- Author: Bablet, Mathieu; Singelin, Guillaume; Sihachakr, Sourya; Bordier, Elsa; Gax
- Publisher: Dibbuks
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: GRAPHIC NOVELS, ANTHOLOGIES (CHILDREN'S/YA)
- Collection: GRAPHIC NOVEL
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: July 2020
- Number of pages: 144
- Weight: 436 g
Editorial review
Midnight Tales. Vol 1 is a graphic anthology that stands out for its thematic cohesion and artistic quality. The proposal of several authors and artists under the same mythological universe offers visual variety without losing narrative unity. The conflict between duty and the protagonists' personal freedom adds depth to the action and fantasy stories. It is a work recommended for those looking for a visually striking read with an emotional subtext, within the genre of young adult and adult graphic novels.