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Baker Street: Children Of The Night
Baker Street, the center of England's punk movement in a London few would ever know, a life even less would see. Where being different is the rule, "ratting" the gambling vice of a city's underground and death is often around the next corner. Here is where mystery, intrigue and suspense are more than a game to the residents of post Victorian London, it's a way of life.
Now the cobblestones run red as a series of murders terrorize the night. But as Sharon Ford may soon find out, sometimes the solution is more costly than any crime.
Now the cobblestones run red as a series of murders terrorize the night. But as Sharon Ford may soon find out, sometimes the solution is more costly than any crime.
175 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1993
About the author
Guy Davis
397 books38 followersGuy Davis is a comic book artist primarily known for his work on Sandman Mystery Theatre and the Hellboy spin-off B.P.R.D. He is also the creator of The Nevermen and The Marquis.
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Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.
See Guy Davis for the author of Children's books.
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July 18, 2017
One of my favorite graphic novels to re-read from time to time. I think it is an interesting telling of a Sherlock Homes piece with the setting of an alternative punk 80s.
March 5, 2013
The Baker Street story comes together nicely here, in a way that almost makes me regret its ending. Davis seems to have really gotten a grip on the characters, his art style and even his (still sometimes awful) use of language and accents. The story is grimmer than the 'Honour Among Punks' arc, and he makes no apologies for its direction, which he explains was laid out from the beginning. I have a great respect for creators who will intentionally end a successful project, just because it's reached the conclusion they intended, and Davis seems to do just that here.
This edition includes a collection of advertising art, pages for the never-completed calendar, another Amazing Heroes Swimsuit Special pic and another commissioned portrait of Sam, as well as a brief afterword from Davis (with an updated version of the Davis portrait from 'Honour Among Punks'). Regrettably, the introduction page and indicia from the previous volume have been re-used here, so later readers will have to figure out for themselves what info should actually be there. (presumably that this collects issues 6-10 of the series, and that Gary Reed would not be offering an intro this time around as -- in spite of the front cover -- he's no longer credited as co-creator).
This edition includes a collection of advertising art, pages for the never-completed calendar, another Amazing Heroes Swimsuit Special pic and another commissioned portrait of Sam, as well as a brief afterword from Davis (with an updated version of the Davis portrait from 'Honour Among Punks'). Regrettably, the introduction page and indicia from the previous volume have been re-used here, so later readers will have to figure out for themselves what info should actually be there. (presumably that this collects issues 6-10 of the series, and that Gary Reed would not be offering an intro this time around as -- in spite of the front cover -- he's no longer credited as co-creator).
May 10, 2011
More cool mystery/punk/Brit action with the second Baker Street collection. This time the plot is significantly more disturbing. The gloves are off, the stakes are high and the plot thickens. I was definitely left wanting more. Unfortunately, Davis’s art gets even weirder. Doesn’t matter much, though, ‘cause this is a good read.
October 13, 2016
Rereading this & its companion volume due to the recent unfortunate passing of Gary Reed, its cocreator. Exemplary Sherlock pastiche with more punk than steampunk influence in its alt-history & highly recommended for mystery fans, LGBTQ readers, or those who just love great world building in cracking good stories.
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