![]() ![]() The humor teeters on morbid, yet keeps the quick-witted charm that Andersen is known for that is oh-so relatable. As they learn each other, discover boundaries, and fall in love, we can feel the impact of their relationship grow with every snapshot we see. The mixture of full-page illustrations and old-fashioned comic strip storytelling allows for the progression of Elsie and Jimmy’s relationship to move in a manner that portrays a sense of longevity and tangible development. The classic comic strip style of the series doesn't offer a lot of real estate, so the consistently sized and cleanly done speech bubbles/sound effects allow the written pieces to come across legibly and don't overwhelm the illustrations. ![]() The lettering is easy to read and sized well for the panels. The modern style reminds us that history’s favorite monsters are truly timeless. The characters are done in a basic black and white manner, with solidly filled backgrounds of varying blacks, whites, and grays that really make the lovebirds pop. The simplicity and style of Andersen’s art is iconic at this point. The relationship between Elsie and Jimmy feels like a Millennial-age take on Morticia and Gomez there’s a twisted humor to their conversations and an existential dread that can elicit both chuckles and the warm-fuzzies with ease. ![]() ![]() Andersen has an exceptional understanding of balance between cute and creepy. ![]()
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