(Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment)
With a dark and moody noir twist, the iconic teen detectives are back in Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys: The Big Lie Trade Paperback (Dynamite Entertainment). With a edgy and modern take, readers of both literary franchises will definitely love this crossover story!
The teenage brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy, find themselves accused of the murder of their father. In the small resort town of Bayport, they must team up with the femme fatale, Nancy Drew, to prove their innocence. Will they find the real guilty party in this twisting, hard-boiled tale, complete with double-crosses, deceit and dames?
Here are 5 reasons why you should read Nancy Drew And The Hardy Boys: The Big Lie:
5) A Trip Down Memory Lane!
Frank and Joe Hardy, the amateur detectives, are lucky and clever as they solve mysteries after school. Nancy Drew was an amateur sleuth as well, holding her old as a strong female heroine. They are forced to team-up to solve the murder of Fenton Hardy, a slain detective framed for crimes he didn’t commit.
4) An Updated Re-Imagination!
Driven by a strong plotline, writer Anthony Del Col creates feelings of nostalgia while delivering a new untold story. Though Nancy Drew may be tough on the outside, on the inside though, she’s still reeling from her mother’s death. The Hardy Boys actually feel like brothers as they wrestle with each other at every turn.
3) The Artwork!
In the opening pages, the Hardy Boys are caught in an interrogation room with tough cops. Artist Werther Dell’Edera captures the noir genre with his crooked angles and smoky lighting. Aided by colorist Stefano Simeone, the illustrations are gorgeous with their vibrant tones.
2) The Details
I like the little details in the illustrations, especially when it comes to Nancy Drew’s wardrobe. She definitely delivers the intrigue with her femme fatale look.
1) A Dark & Pulpy Read!
A clever crossover, Nancy Drew And The Hardy Boys: The Big Lie gives the original source material a modern facelift. The trade paperback of The Big Lie is a dark and pulpy read that starts with a bang and never whimpers out.
RATING:
Three out of four emojis
Nancy Drew And The Hardy Boys: The Big Lie Trade Paperback is available in stores on November 15, 2017.
– By Jorge Solis