Author: Scott Cawthorn, Elley Cooper, Andrea Waggener
Artist: Coryn Macpherson, Diana Camero, Benjamin Sawyer
Publisher: Graphix
Released: December 26, 2023
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Summary:
The world of Five Nights at Freddy’s is dark and ever-expanding, or so it seems. In addition to a massive collection of video games, there are novels and even graphic novels. Enter a set of three different tales.
Reed just wanted to hit back at his school bully, but he wasn’t prepared for what happened next. Meanwhile, Sergio becomes obsessed with a novelty toy. Finally, Robert just wanted to buy a cute little toy for his kid.
Review:
Okay, so first things first: I have a confession. I wanted to dive into reading the FNAF graphic novels, and I mistakenly thought I had grabbed the first in the set from the library. I was wrong, as this is actually the fourth. Since they’re all short stories, I’m super worried about it. I will go back and read the others, but today I’m just going to talk about Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 4. This volume is split into three short stories: The Breaking Wheel, Sergio’s Lucky Day, and The Cliffs.
The Breaking Wheel – Tonally, I think this short is my favorite. The Breaking Wheel has the most buildup and isn’t afraid to get graphic (it may be the darkest of this set, truth be told). The whole story revolves around a bully and his favorite victim. The ending is pretty in-keeping with FNAF finality, if you know what I mean.
Sergio’s Lucky Day – Anybody who has followed along with the FNAF series knows to have a healthy fear or suspicion of discarded toys. Even if you haven’t, there’s something creepy about older dolls, right? Anyway, Sergio’s Lucky Day plays along with this theme, as a character finds a novelty toy that ultimately takes over his life. It’s an okay read, but realistically, not the strongest, especially compared to other stories from this universe.
The Cliffs – Finally, there’s The Cliffs, which still hits that creepy spot but offers a very different experience from the other two. That’s probably why it’s the final one in the set, but maybe I’m reading into that too much.
Highlights:
- Part of the FNAF World
- YA Horror
- Video Game Adaptation
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