Fangs
Elsie the vampire is three hundred years old, but in all that time, she has never met her match. This all changes one night in a bar when she meets Jimmy, a charming werewolf with a wry sense of humor and a fondness for running wild during the full moon. Together they enjoy horror films and scary novels, shady strolls, fine dining (though never with garlic), and a genuine fondness for each other’s unusual habits, macabre lifestyles, and monstrous appetites.
First featured as a webcomic series on Tapas, Fangs chronicles the humor, sweetness, and awkwardness of meeting someone perfectly suited to you but also vastly different. This deluxe hardcover edition of Fangs features an “engraved” red cloth cover, dyed black page trim, and 25 exclusive comics not previously seen online. Filled with Sarah Andersen’s beautiful gothic illustrations and relatable relationship humor, Fangs has all the makings of a cult classic.
Reviews (394)
Worth every dollar!
I followed this story as it was being posted as a webcomic. I nearly howled when the author-cartoonist said the series was coming to an end. Then she announced THIS BOOK would be coming out, with some 25 extra book-exclusive comics inside, and I don't think I've ever gone so FULL SPEED AHEAD to pre-order anything before in my life! The book-exclusive content is EXCELLENT, it fills out the story of Jimmy and Elsie MAGNIFICENTLY, and still ends with that punch-in-the-feels finisher that the web-published series had. Anyone who's a lover of monsters, spooky stuff, part of goth culture (like Elsie) or finds happiness in Neo-pagan/New Age/Alternative religion (like Jimmy) and their communities, or just loves vampires and/or werewolves, and yet is new to the Fangs fandom will thoroughly enjoy this book. It's the laugh-out-loud, slice-of-life style journey through love, between two incredibly endearing dorks on the darker side.
Awesome awesome AWESOME!
Read the entire book in about 45 mins because I really took my time. Awesome comics. Totally adorable. Absolutely need more books in the series. I’m dying to see her make another book that can go with this one. The art style is top notch. She’s definitely my new fave. You have to buy this and just add it to your library. What a great way to relax! ❤️
Absolutely delightful
A charming slice-of-life style comic about the development of a relationship between two absolutely delightful characters who lean into the monster stereotypes surrounding their species every chance they get. Funny, witty, and the clean line drawings and simple shading really add to the story. Plus the book itself is delightful to hold with a cloth, embossed cover and heavy, black edged pages in a really perfect shade of off-white.
Enchanting story, Great characters and style.
A love story between a vampire and a werewolf. Lovely clean ink style and follows the idea that there's somebody for everybody. The characters are both used to hiding what they are and expecting others to dislike them. Together they find that they enjoy each other's quirks and encourage them. The jokes are based on common vampire and dog beliefs and are wonderful! She salivates at a cut, he chases a squirrel, etc. Lots of great one-liners, beautiful pictures. Lovely morbid humor. The book reads well as a total story but also would work great as a daily comic. I finished it in one go, but keep rereading it a bit at a time.
Short, Sweet, Something to Re-read
I adore this book, its the first thing I've pre-ordered in a LONG time, and I wasn't disappointed. The cover and black outline of pages make me want to keep it out on my shelf all year long for spooky vibes (see pictures), and the quick read and pleasing art makes me want to reread it! I loved how it shows the intimate but also mundane parts of falling in love and trusting your partner. Despite Elsie being a vampire and Jimmy a werewolf, their relationship seemed the most healthy ive found in media today and relate to with my fiance. They're both relatable characters and i enjoyed their story in Fangs. I love it so much!!! Im also so happy to see Andersen doing more. You can really see her style of black and white comics here but more detailed designs from what I did know with Sarah's scribbles. She turned her relatable comics into heart warming moments in this book that remind me to have a positive outlook. I'm excited to see what comes next of this!
Absolutely charming, heartwarming, and perfectly gothic.
Absolutely charming, heartwarming, and perfectly gothic. Sarah has done a fantastic job of capturing the essence of classic gothic comic book vibes (Emily the Strange, Sandman, and Johnny the Homicidal Maniac come to mind) while telling a completely endearing and utterly romantic love story between a vampire and werewolf. The story is humorous, wholesome, clever and captivating. The artwork is delightful and reminiscent of the aforementioned Gothic comics while still remaining true to Sarah's distinct drawing style. Anytime I need a pick me up, I think I will brew a cup of coffee and grab this gem off my bookshelf.
A sheer joy, exploring a quirky love affair
Originally seen as a webcomic, this is a lovely series of comic showing the clashes and connection of an ancient goth girl and her tall, blonde werewolf boyfriend. 100 pages of clear, expressive art in a great red cover reminescent of hardback romance novels. The art is beautiful, the characters funny. Don't expect a deep, long story, but it's fun and they're sweet.
Perfect little romance
Perfectly captures the unique and beautiful relationship between a vampire and a werewolf in our modern day world. ;) It’s the little moments in a relationship that make it interesting and show the love between two people and this book does that well. Fangtastic chemistry and lovely drawings made this a wonderful, heartwarming book. The cover is simply gorgeous too.
Absolutely Hilarious Dark Romance
If you like your humor dark, your main characters a bit twisted, and some all around humorous adventures, this is a book for you. It's done in the style of a daily comic-each page is a new day/moment in their lives. The book does have some extra content that you can't find online. The cover is done in the traditional style with a cloth type covering over the hardback panels. It's an attractive book for sure. Ever wonder what would happen if a werewolf dated a vampire in a modern setting? Well here's your answer!
A Vampire and Werewolf love story that's adorable and funny!
Such an adorable book that makes a great Valentine's gift for that person in your life with a sense of humor. A comic love story between a gothy vampire girl and an outdoorsy werewolf. This one gives me all the feels. It's cute and light-hearted. But it also touches on the elements that make a relationship work. Yes, it's all got a veneer of humor and sci-fi/fantasy elements, but at it's core, it's about making an effort and being considerate of your partner's needs. I'm sending a copy to my best friend for Galentine's day!
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