Grimm Fairy Tales #1
This collection launches Zenescope's long-running series, reimagining classic fairy tales with a dark, modern twist. It introduces Sela Mathers, a college student who discovers a mysterious book that transports her into twisted versions of stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Rumpelstiltskin, where familiar characters face sinister fates. The volume collects the first several issues of the ongoing series, establishing the horror-fantasy tone and the overarching battle against the Dark One.
"Red Riding Hood" in Grimm Fairy Tales #1 (2006) reimagines the classic tale through a modern lens, following a high school girl whose confrontation with her boyfriend’s pressure leads her to discover a forgotten book of fairy tales. Written by Joe Tyler and Ralph Tedesco, with art by Joe Dodd and inks by Justin Holman, the story blends haunting visuals and psychological depth as the girl’s encounter with the tale sparks a powerful, dream-driven transformation. The cover by Drew Posada captures the eerie, timeless tone of the issue.
In this haunting tale from *Grimm Fairy Tales #1*, a high school girl named Jo confronts a moment of emotional tension with her boyfriend, only to find unexpected strength in an old book of fairy tales. As she reads the story of Red Riding Hood, a vivid, empowering nightmare reshapes her resolve—giving her the courage to walk away on her own terms.
In this haunting take on the classic tale, Jo finds herself pulled into the story of Cinderella after fleeing a cruel conversation at her new school, only to stumble into a lecture on fairy tales that opens a door to a world where the story itself feels alive. As she steps into the grim, familiar setting of a gilded prison, Jo must confront the weight of a tale that’s more than just a fairy tale—where every step she takes echoes with the past, and the lessons of the story begin to shape her own.
In this chilling tale from *Grimm Fairy Tales* #1, Gina and Hank flee their parents after a heated argument, only to be picked up by a mysterious man named Dr. Mathers. As they ride through the woods, Gina opens a fairy tale book and begins reading *Hansel & Gretel*—and suddenly, she and Hank find themselves stepping into the story, becoming its very characters.
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↩ Reprints Grimm Fairy Tales #2 (2005), Grimm Fairy Tales #3 (2005), Grimm Fairy Tales #4 (2006), Grimm Fairy Tales #5 (2006), Grimm Fairy Tales #6 (2006), Grimm Fairy Tales #1 (2nd Print) (2007)
Reprinted in Grimm Fairy Tales #1 [Tenth Printing] (2013)
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