MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious

Unfortunately this wasn't for me. I didn't care for the stories, I wasn't super impressed with the art work, I found some of the stories to be incoherent.

But I'm sure this will work well for others. I know MrBallen has a large fan base that'll appreciate this much more than me.

I don’t know about you all, but I’m a big fan of @mrballen ’s podcasts and YouTube videos. He tells some really gripping stories, so when I spotted this on NetGalley, I had to grab it. Reading this graphic novel was a blast. If you’re used to his voice, you’ll probably hear it in your head while reading, just like I did! The artwork by @andreamutti9 was seriously impressive. The only downside was that some chapters were missing from the digital copy, as they’re being held back until the official release. Still, the chapters that were available were fantastic. If you’re into MrBallen’s content, you’re in for a treat with this one.

I enjoyed reading the tales in this graphic novel. Horror fans will like reading this book. The artwork is also good. I look forward to reading the tales that were excluded from this ARC.

Having been a big fan of the Mr Ballen you tube channel (the original) when I saw this book on netgalley I jumped at it.

Its a graphic novel that tells the tales of people like the videos, but now with images to follow along.

I cant really get into the stories that were available (there are missing chapters in the arc, which was weird as I have not run into this for an arc before) as they are not long and can be spoiled.

There is of course a chapter talking about "What I saw in my room" - those who have seen his videos mostly likely will remember that one.

I have to say that this was not really for me. I love horror, I love graphic novels, but I do not want to see real life stories setup this way. That is a me thing, if you like it then that is wonderful.

It also did not have his wonderful way of telling the story. Without that - it was just another set of random stories.

All in all, if you have not seen his videos, then this is a good intro.

Rating: 3.5 leaves out of 5
-Art: 3.75/5
-Story: 3.75/5
-Writing: 5/5
Genre: Horror
-Horror: 1.5/5
Type: Graphic Novel
Worth?: Yeah

Want to thank Netgalley and publishers for giving me the chance to read this book.

First off so proud of how far MrBallen has come! Was super excited for this GN and still am. The stories we were given some I had heard of already and some not. I took off points for the fact that some stories were missing, though I do understand why I just don't care for when books do that, and for some of the stories I had already listened to before.

Other than that if you have watched him for a while you can easily hear his voice when you read this. It is like he is talking to you! I took my time with this one (started in early May, if that helps) because, like his actual videos, I just can't get enough of them!

MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories Was a solid 5/5 ⭐️ for me! I have been watching Ballen for years now on YouTube and I can’t get enough of his stories. The way he describes each story with such detail is incredible!! The pictures of these one were so dark and unsettling too. I loved it! The only thing I was bummed about was the fact that we didn’t get all of the stories in this arc!

If you're a fan of horror graphic novels, "MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious" is an absolute must-read. This book is packed with spine-chilling stories that will give you goosebumps from the very first page. The combination of eerie tales and captivating graphics creates an immersive experience that horror lovers will appreciate. Although the review copy I received didn't include all the stories, the ones I did read left me eager for more. I can't wait to get my hands on the full version once it's released. Whether you're new to horror or a seasoned fan, this book is sure to deliver the thrills you're looking for.

This was a great little compilation of stories. Spooky vibes all the way and it was great.
The publishers knew what they were doing holding 4 stories out of this copy. I will definitely probably have to grab a copy to read the other stories that were missing :)

I cannot wait for the final version of this book. The author alone, MrBallen, will entice my kids to grab this book and devour it and the awesome illustrations and stories will keep them flipping the pages. Perfectly executed, easy to follow layout, with graphics to enhance, not take away from the stories. Definitely want to revisit this around a campfire or during spooky season in October. Will be purchasing a copy for the library .

Just as amazing as hearing his tales on youtube! His flair for storytelling thrives in this medium and I look forward to seeing what he does next.

Five stars for you! I’m not a comic reader but I love Mr happen. So this was a fun one. Thank you so much.

This is a review that I’m super excited to share because I am a huge MrBallen fan! I’ve been watching his videos consistently since 2021. His story that spooked me the most is featured in this book - Bells Canyon!

MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark, & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories is a graphic novel of some of his most popular stories, and the artwork done by Andrea Mutti is phenomenal! Of course I rated this book 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 and would recommend to everyone (even my mom)!

This book releases on October 1, 2024 (and I’ve already preordered a copy!)

Thank you so much to @netgalley, @clarksonpotter, @tenspeedgraphic for an advanced copy! 🖤

I'm a fan of MrBallen's YouTube channel, so when I saw he wrote a book, I jumped at the opportunity to review it. Making this into a graphic novel was a stroke of genius. The slightly messy illustrations work well with my concept of MrBallen's content. I do wish there were either longer stories or more of a selection.

Thank you to Netgalley and Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Press | Ten Speed Graphic for providing a copy for my review.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy for an honest review.

I really enjoyed reading this and will be picking up a copy as soon it releases. 💕
It was well written and I really enjoyed my time reading it.

Rating 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

To be honest, I was a bit surprised when I saw the acual drawings, because I had expected a more elaborate style judging from the cover.
However, the story pulled me in nevertheless and I did not notice the style any more.
Pity that the beast of gevaudin was not part of the book. So my favorite story was the Kandahar Giant. Will buy the book to read the missing stories.

I am obsessed with Mr. Ballen and have watched almost all of his videos on YouTube. I was so excited that he was writing a book and even more excited it was a graphic novel. When I started the book, I planned on reading one story before bed but I ended up finishing the book. It was written perfectly and I could hear Mr. Ballen’s voice as I was reading. The illustrations were amazing as well. I hope this becomes a series because these were amazing!

9 stories based on true events that will keep you up at night, produced by the MrBallen youtube channel
The stories range all across the world from North America to the Middle East and so many other places
From missing people to strange encounters, you'll have a great time reading and diving into the the conspiracies of our world

Alright, I went into this as a (HUGE) MrBallen fan, not a graphic novel reader. I took a chance on it because I absolutely love everything Ballen.

I cannot speak to its quality compared to other graphic novels because I have never, ever, picked up a single one before now. The story-telling stays true to the voice MrBallen has in all of his videos, I could almost hear him reading to me and I think that's exactly what one would want from this type of book. The graphics are beautiful and well done, with the haunting quality that I expect from any creepy, unexplained type of story.

If you are into GNs, you love MrBallen, or just strange, dark and mysterious stories in general, this book will be right up your alley!

The art style is very complementary of Mr. Ballens' stories. A perfect fit, I'm excited for the release to read the exclusive chapters!

Thank you to NetGalley, Mr. Ballen and Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

I am a big fan of Mr. Ballen and have watched his videos as well as listened to his podcasts. I was so excited to see that he came out with a graphic novel and jumped at the chance to review it. Just like everything else he does he put his heart and soul into this book.

The art style is gorgeous and really translates to Mr. Ballens storytelling style. The stories in the arc copy are ones I've heard on his channel before but seeing them drawn on the page puts a new spin on it. As always he is such a great story teller and I am excited when the full book is out with the new stories.

Fans of the Strange Dark & Mysterious will really enjoy this and I can also see older teens really enjoying this type of graphic novel. I recommend!