Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read this book for review.

I have read quite a few Manga Classics already. I still think this is a fun way to introduce some classic stories to Manga fans, especially younger fans, and perhaps even inspire them to read the original books.

I absolutely loved reading Poe's poems and stories when I grew up, so I was happy to see this get the manga treatment. I think it was a good introduction and thought the art style was fitting. The choice of stories was good.

I would recommend this title to fans of Edgar Allan Poe, those curious about him, and manga readers.

I've only ever been exposed to Edgar Allen Poe in school, so I'm somewhat familiar to his works. This was enjoyable and beautiful. The story was amazing and the so was the artwork. Definitely recommend!

only my second manga book.
I really like Poe's work, so that was why I picked this book. I enjoyed it. It's still taking me some type to figure out the way to read it.
But it does give his work justice. It was cool to see an artist take on the stories.

I wasn't sure how well the manga style would work for horror and Poe, but it is both gorgeous and creepy in the best of ways.

Edgar Allen Poe has always been a favorite of mine, and in manga form, it's definitely more accessible. Plus the dialogue and narration work well with the images, and make it a decent substitution for reading the short stories.

I hadn't realised that these stories were horror related, but I thought they were quite good although 1 or 2 were a little boring. Also, I don't think that it was a great idea to turn all of these stories in manga form as some of them were mostly narrations.

This book was downloaded via NetGalley during a comic/graphic novel binge that I was on.I had a digest book with these stories when I was younger, which lay forgotten at the back of my mind till I started on this Graphic novel. The stories are deep and dark by themselves and the graphics add to the eerie feeling that comes over with its reading.

The book was very enjoyable ( not in a happy frivolous way due to the content itself) and the illustrations seem perfect for the tales. The stories included are : The Tell Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado ,The Fall of the House of Usher  , The Mask of the Red Death , The Raven ( a poem). Definitely meant for fans of the macabre.

4.5 stars

I saw that Stormi at Books, Movies and Review Oh my! got an Edgar Allan Poe manga for review from NetGalley, I decided I had to have it. I love Edgar Allan Poe and I thought the idea of reading his stories with illustrations would be fun. I was very excited that approved to review it. This is my first manga and my first digital comic. It took me a little bit to figure out the reading order (this book does include instructions on how to read a manga, back to front and right to left).

This manga contains five of my favorite Edgar Allen Poe stories, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Mask of the Red Death, The Raven and The Fall of the House of Usher. These are great short stories and one poem. I’m not going to go into the stories. They are Poe. You either know his work or you don’t. He writes some really creepy stories. I think these stories are perfect for a newbie into Poe, as it is some of his best work. I also liked how the manga also included some pages that gave history into Poe and some of his stories.

What I really want to focus on is the artwork. I think the artist at Manga Classics did an amazing job with the artwork in this book. It is as creepy as the stories. I think they really brought out the horror and madness of the characters. There is also artwork that isn’t as creepy, because the story didn’t call for creepy in some pictures. They did exactly what the scene required.

I highly recommend checking out Manga Classic‘s books. They have some other great works including The Scarlet Letter, Pride and Prejudice, Great Expectations and more.

Here’s a small sample of the artwork that you will see.

'Manga Classics: The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe' by Edgar Allan Poe and adapted by Stacy King is a series of manga adaptations of poplular stories and poems.

Included in the collection are The Tell Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado and The Raven among others. Every story features a different artist and I liked all the styles but my favorite was The Raven by pikomaro. The art is really pretty good for all of these chapters.

The adaptations are really good as well. I've seen graphic novel adaptations that aren't as complete. The Masque of the Red Death story is allowed time to simmer and build as are all of them.

It's another great adaptation in the Manga Classics line. I grew up with Classics Illustrated, and these adaptations are more complete.

I received a review copy of this manga from Udon Entertainment, Manga Classics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.

This brought a whole extra level of creepiness to the classic stories. I really enjoyed them, and I wish this was part of the assigned reading in high school. If you've never read one of his works, than watch out!

I am typically not a fan of Manga books, but I was intrigued to read it in comparison to Gareth Hinds’s adaptation of Poe’s work, with both works coming out within months of each other.

The Tell-Tale Heart (art by Virginia Nitouhei)- The first story was challenging for me, as I felt the unnamed narrator was too perfect looking (aka Manga-like). But once I got past that, the illustrations told the story very effectively.

The Cask of Amontillado (art by Chagen)- The background of the festival where they two men meet and later the catacombs they enter were well drawn and really gave it a sense of atmosphere. The last page was chilling.

The Raven (art by Pikomaro)- The art work in this story is gorgeous. The visions that the narrator has of his lost Lenore were heartbreaking and the last page of the raven with the grieving man was perfect.

The Masque of the Red Death (art by Uka Nagao)- This ended up being my least favorite, for the story’s very essence centers around the colors of the rooms and what they represent. The lack of color affected the interpretation and it fell flat.

The Fall of the House of Usher (art by Linus Liu & Man Yiu)- I have never been a fan of this story, but the illustrated version of the story elevated it to me. The crumbling estate is aptly drawn and the madness of twins Roderick and Madeline is evident. The sense of impending doom and Gothic despair shine through.

This adaptation is the latest in a series of Manga classics, and I would recommend it if you enjoy Manga and already own previous classics from this collection. I would hope that readers would look at Poe’s additional works, if they enjoyed this strong version of five of his short-stories. I received the online book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, and the timing worked out well for me to compare both excellent adaptations of the premier horror writer’s work.

It’s no surprise to me that Udon Entertainment is the publisher behind this collection of Edgar Allen Poe stories. This book is well done with carefully drawn illustrations that show so much of what the characters are thinking and what the setting looks like. I love how these books manage to convey more than the written word alone.

Students are drawn to graphic novels, and I think it’s wonderful that they can get so much enjoyment out of reading classics that they would ordinarily pass by. Often the pictures help those who might struggle a bit with reading because by looking at them, they get a sense of what is going on, and it helps them think about what words belong there.

I loved this edition, and I highly recommend it.

Hmmm Edgar Allen Poe is a wonderful author and his stories are extremely dark. But in manga form it just doesn't come across the same way. It just took away from the actual stories.

Another spooky interpretation of Poe, a stellar Manga adaptation, and such a wonderful addition to a solid series. The illustrations embody all of the original works' emotions and themes and the text is easy to follow. Great for Poe fans, Manga and retelling followers, and reluctant readers.

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I adore Edgar Allan Poe, and after reading this book I will now have a plethora of students that are going to love his work as well. The illustrations in this book are something to behold, and they truly bring this story alive. I have already purchased copies for my library and I cannot wait for them to arrive. Make sure that you do not miss the chance to read this book!! If you were not a Poe fan before, this might just change your mind!!

Quoth the Raven “Read this book.”

The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe is a manga adaptation of many famous works of Poe. The stories included are The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Mask of the Red Death and The Raven. Each story is masterfully penned with the artist exploring what Poe may have wanted readers to experience in each story. I didn’t compare the dialogue word for word, but most of the stories stayed true to the original text and readers new to Poe will experience his dark works and probably go looking for the original afterward. The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe was a great read and I am glad I revisited these stories.

This certainly isn't the only instance of Poe being converted to the graphic novel form, but it's one of the best. In only using five stories we don't get much beyond the household names among the stories he provided us with, but we get the full flavour of them at leisure in these adaptations. Visually, they're great - although I might have knocked off half a star for making the characters beyond the first two stories much too young, and only so as to appease the manga audience. With classics of the genre such as these you can't really go wrong as far as the text is concerned, so this is a highlight of this publisher's catalogue of adapted classics.

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I’ve been a fan of Poe’s work since I discovered both the author. and his creations. Even the life of this man has been of my interest. Also, manga and anime have taught me than even the simplest of the stories can have amazing artwork. “The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe,” which contains five of the most iconic tales of the author adapted by Stacy King, blends them both together with a great result.
Edgar Allan Poe was one the most underrated creators of the past, but this is one of those moments when you see that even with a Japanese look, he can send chills down your spine despite looking gorgeous and creepy at the same time. Yes, a weird, strange, mix, but a successful one.
I would recommend this to anyone that like darkly twisted stories that give you something to think about, but especially for fans of Poe. This manga was a delight to read and see! Looking forward for something like this in the future.

I am a huge fan of Poe. His stories have life and color and a scare factor. This version fell flat for me. In black and white and the artwork didn't match the energy for me. It was a miss.

Great manga version of the most famous of Poe’s tales.

This volume of Edgar Allen Poe tales includes The Raven, The Tell Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Fall of the House of Usher and The Mask of the Red Death. All are famous as Poe’s best work. The adaptation of The Raven holds up the best as it is included in its entirety. Even though I have previously read this work many times and saw it as an adaptation on The Simpsons, I believe this is the best version that I have ever encountered. The Mask of the Red Death explains the plot much better than the original story or the silent movie with Lon Chaney. All of the stories still have a feeling of increasing dread as you read them.

If you have a young adult that can’t get through the old fashioned language used in the original stories, this would be the perfect gift. The pictures explain words that I just skimmed over when I originally read the stories in high school and college. In addition, the adapter’s notes for each story explain items even further. For example, I had no idea about the story behind the beetles in The Tell Tale Heart.

The artwork acts like manga (read back to front and right to left) and the characters look like manga characters while staying true to clothing styles from the 1840s when these stories were written. The artwork sets the mood for the psychological horror ambiance of the tales. 4 stars!

Thanks to the publisher, Udon Entertainment, and NetGalley for an advanced review copy.

Edgar Allan Poe. The mention of his name brings up images of horror and ghost stories. Things that go bump in the night and scare the heck out of you. In the new Manga Classics collection of Poe stories, you will find plenty of chilling tales to read on a dark and stormy night!

This collection includes The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Masque of the Red Death, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Fall of the House of Usher.

Books in the Manga Classics series are all graphic novels that adapt classic tales into this format so that a new audience can enjoy them. Manga is read in the Japanese tradition from right to left and from the back of the book toward the front. Don’t worry; it’s very easy to get the hang of it!

The illustrations in this volume are superb. You can see the emotions on the characters’ faces and sense the atmosphere of the story by the settings in which the characters are drawn. The scenes are dramatic and haunting, such as the dark room in The Tell-Tale Heart, or the damp caves in The Cask of Amontillado. The masks worn by the characters are sufficiently creepy to give you the chills! The House of Usher is dark and creepy and an atmosphere that would not exactly be a welcoming place for a vacation. All this is conveyed by the artists’ touch in the richly-illustrated pages here.

The stories are told in their original language and the illustrations will help you understand the settings. It’s never been easy to picture the rooms in The Masque of the Red Death, but this graphic version really helped me see what Poe was describing. If you’ve ever read The Cask of Amontillado and wondered what one of those caves looked like, well now you can see for yourself.

Poe’s stories are perfect for anyone who loves to read scary stuff late at night. Grab a copy of this Manga version and start reading!

I thank NetGalley and the publisher for an advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.