Alan Moore's The Courtyard

Alan Moore's The Courtyard
Alan Moore
978-1592910601

To Sum: A series of murders where the mutilations are very similar as are the dissections, seem to be done by three people with nothing in common. A Fed with a specialty in Anomaly Theory has been sent undercover to find out what's going on. The Fed thinks the murders are tied into a drug called Alko. It's a Lovecraftian tale done in the nearish future.

What to Watch Out For: Well, this deals with H. P. Lovecraft and the mythos he came up with. There's some disturbing imagery, drug use, and talk about mutilated bodies, with some small pictures of parts of the bodies. (Think crime scene photos.)

Also, if you have the same version I have, the language on the intro may offend some. However, it sound like how some people might speak. Not everyone is genteel in their language, and there are people that use language that make sailors sound like schoolboys.

Where to Shelve: It's Alan Moore. Adult. 'Nuff Said. Truth be told, this is probably one of the milder Moore graphic novels I've read. It's not bad in the least bit, but it lacks the depth of say, Watchmen or V for Vendetta. However, it's a trippy, light read.

How I learned of it: Amazon, I think. I was reading up on another graphic novel, and saw this one. Alan Moore is a popular author, so I picked it up.

Other Reviews:

http://www.sfsite.com/01b/tc168.htm
http://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2009/01/spotlight-graphic-novels-of-january.html
http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/104565211541595.htm
http://www.avatarpress.com/thecourtyard/
http://www.mania.com/alan-moores-courtyard_article_36485.html