Review: Klaus

Klaus by Grant Morrison
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Santa Claus has never been so cool. I like that he starts off as a seemingly normal guy that was run out of town and lives on his own now. As the story progresses, we see the magic that surrounds him and how that creates and is influenced by the legend. This is definitely a different view than the overweight jolly version we are all used to. But I think it works because Morrison doesn't really change the core of the character. Instead he is exploring his origin.

The art is wonderful. Even the more mundane moments of the book are drawn extremely well. It helps build the setting and make the story come alive. Then there are the fantastic elements, particularly when we first get to see what makes Klaus different, that elevate the book.

My only particular complain probably has to be the antagonist, the mayor (or maybe equivalent) of the town where Klaus grew up and everything takes place. He borders on evil for being evil, which makes him a little boring. But his role isn't the heart of the book and does serve to give Klaus an opportunity to grow.

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