Gothic-horror fans were treated to a dark delight with Robert Eggers’Nosferatu, but those who can’t wait for his next movie need to check out the Gothic horror comicWifwulf.Nosferatuwon critics and audiences over by adapting the 1920s film of the same name.Nosferatuis about a young woman being haunted and pursued by a vampire, butWifwulfmight be better suited for werewolf fans.
Eggers is no stranger to Gothic-horror, as seen withNosferatuand his debut feature,The Witch. He continues to play in this genre asEggers sets a werewolf thriller as his next movie.
Werewulfis reportedly set in 13th-century England and embraces Old English dialogue. With that in mind, as well as looking at Eggers' past films, one can expect thatWerewulfwill feel like a folk tale, and for those who cannot wait for it, there are plenty of Gothic and folkloric comics to turn to, likeWifwulfby Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Dailen Ogden, and Andworld Design.
The Perfect Choice for Werewolf Fans,WifwulfIs a Folkloric Take on a Classic Monster
WifwulfRe-Imagines the Werewolf Narrative for Vault Comics
The title of the graphic novel is derived from the Old English noun “wif,” which means woman. It is also in contrast to the Old English noun “wer,” which means man. With this in mind,Wifwulfis a re-working of the traditional werewolf mythos, delivering a completely original piece of folklore. The comic tells the tale of Charity Bjornsdotter, a young bride in the 1860s who finds more comfort in the wild than she does with her husband.
This werewolf comic is full of feminine rage and unafraid to let its leading woman sink her teeth into her more feral and free self.
This werewolf comic is full of feminine rage and unafraid to let its leading woman sink her teeth into her more feral and free self. In fact, this tale of a woman struggling to be the “good” wife while also being called to the wilderness will speak to fans of Eggers’The Witch, which sees a repressed, underappreciated woman answer the question “wouldst thou like to live deliciously” in light of strange encounters from a dark yet alluring force in the woods.
LikeNosferatu,Independent Comics Are No Stranger to Folklore and Gothic Genres
Somna#1 Main Cover by Becky Cloonan
One of Kelly and Lanzing’s best comic scripts to date,Wifwulfspeaks to a lot of themes seen in Eggers' filmography while also embracing folklore elements. Plus, Ogden’s art captures the joy Charity feels when she is wild and free, as well as her pent-up rage that eventually comes to a bloody head, through their highly expressive art. The color work also shows a harsh but effective contrast between when Charity is truly herself and when she is afraid, enraged, or isolated.Wifwulfis a comic thatwears its heart on its sleeve, and it will fit right in with other folklore classics, as well as a few other graphic novels and comics that embrace this genre.
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While comics seem to be dominated by the superhero genre on the surface, the medium features many other genres, withhorrorfinding great success. For those looking for comics like Eggers’Nosferatu,When I Arrived at the Castleby Emily Carroll andMercyby by Mirka Andolfo will be up their alley. Meanwhile,Somnaby Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay will speak to all Gothic romance lovers. These are just a handful of comics to read while patiently waiting for Eggers’Werewulf,which is set to be anotherfolk horror moviein the realm ofNosferatu.
Nosferatu
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Nosferatu is a remake of the 1922 silent film of the same name from director F. W. Murnau. Robert Eggers is crafting his own version of the story for the reboot as writer and director, with Bill Skarsgård stepping into the shoes of Count Orlok. Nosferatu tells the tale of a young woman who falls victim to a vampire utterly infatuated with her.
