'Dark Tales: The Hound of the Baskervilles: A Graphic Novel' by Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by Ned Hartley with art by Dave Shephard is a classic story adapted to a graphic novel.

A man inherits property after a relative is brutally murdered, reportedly by a supernatural dog. Watson goes ahead of Holmes and enters the eerie area of Baskerville with it's foggy landscape and boggy land. The fog is not the only thing holding on to secrets and Watson does his best to find out the truth.

This is a pretty good adaptation of the classic story. I really liked this version because the art uses a simpler format versus overly complex art, and the story is adapted and moves along briskly.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Printers Row Publishing Group and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

Great art! The story part is okay, but... I'm thinking you probably have to have some kind of knowledge of the original book (or movie) for it to really make much sense. My biggest complaint is that there really doesn't seem to be an awful lot of Sherlock Holmes in this tale about Sherlock Holmes.

***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book.

Sherlock Holmes in comic book form-good fun with great graphics. Glad to have this in my library. Recommend to everyone.

Were I rating the images alone this would be a 5-star review. Sadly as far as the story went, I felt it was too rushed and the characters not fleshed out enough for my tastes. That said, it did catch the overall story pretty well, and is an enjoyable read.

It has been quite some time since I read the original (more than a decade?? I need to go reread it!) so it is hard to compare the two, but I must say this did capture much of what I remember, even if it did seem a little rushed. I would have liked more flushed out characters, but it's hard to do that in so few pages. The illustrations, however, I thought were wonderful - I loved the use of shadows and the gray tones of the moor - I thought it did a good job of trying to capture the eeriness of Baskerville.

As a librarian, I had actually cataloged a similar title for one of the libraries I work with; my daughter is a fan of graphic novels and mysteries, and I've used graphic novel editions to introduce her to some literature classics in the past, so I was hoping this one would be a hit, too. She enjoyed it - I had cataloged the similar title in YA fiction but as she is an avid reader of juvenile horror and mystery, I felt it wouldn't be too scary or complicated for her. She didn't enjoy it as much as her Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark books, but it kept her engaged. I read it myself later and felt that the illustrations were somewhat lackluster - I prefer more lush, artistic graphic novels - but engaging and depicted the accompanying action well.

I haven't read the original Sherlock novels by Arthur Conan Doyle, but I have watched the show. Overall, I gave this adaptation 3 stars, because it was visually pleasing and the story was easy to follow. The major reason for this being a mediocre read for me was the lack of detail and character development. I love Sherlock and Watson individually and also enjoy their banter, but this book didn't capture the relationship very well. For two guys that live together and solve mysteries together, their conversations were very formal and unlike a conversation between friends. It seemed very rushed and to the point of the story rather than fleshing it out and showing us the personalities of each character. The story itself was laid out well but there was no drama that Sherlock adaptations usually have. I hoped that Sherlock's wit and sarcasm would've been a more prominent character detail but sadly it was just missing.

I hadn't read this story prior to reading this edition, but I have seen various re-tellings of it. In all, it is still the classic Sherlock Homes that enraptured the world so long ago, but now it is given a format that the majority of people can enjoy. Since I haven't read the story I don't know if it is truthful to the original and I know that a lot of detail gets cut out, but I still think it's a fun read.

I was really happy with this rendition of one of my favorite Sherlock stories. It's tricky remaking anything Sherlock, but Dave Shephard does an excellent job. The artwork was very well done. I recommend for Sherlock lovers.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book, which I voluntarily chose to review.

I love Sherlock Holmes. So I was so excited to see this graphic novel on NetGalley.

I enjoyed reading this story. I felt a little confused when I read the original story years ago. The story jumps around a lot, and some of the names are similar. This graphic novel made it much easier to understand, but it still has the tension of a Holmes mystery.

The art in this graphic novel was awesome! I loved the different colours the artist used. When the story told something that happened in the past, it was coloured in sepia tones. When the characters were in the dark, it was in dark blues. And when they were in the light, the colours were natural. This was a great way to depict different time periods and settings without having to describe them in words.

This is a great graphic novel that I would recommend for Holmes fans and people who want an introduction to the famous detective.

I'm am so glad to see classic literature making its way into the world of the modern graphic novel. The balance of text and artwork is very good on this one. The artwork is also clean and engaging. My complaint is that I feel it is too short. The characters barely have time to be distinguished from one another, and the reveal is the only section that feels sufficiently covers. About another third in length and depth would make this one so much more substantive and memorable.

Well not necessarily the best adaptation for a Sherlock Holmes story that is critically acclaimed, the comic does what it was meant to do. The art style of the comic definitely gave a familiar feel that one would normally imagine when reading a Sherlock Holmes book, and it is this that I liked most about this comic. For some reason the online version of this comic was acting up with my various ebook readers, and I am not sure how to address this issue. The ending of the story felt rather abrupt compared to the rest of the story which was nicely paced and kept my interest. It is a very good try at adapting this original Sherlock story into Comic form, and I would recommend that others check out more of this author's works.

It has been a while since I've read this story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and after reading this graphic novel, I'm going to have to go back and do a reread. The artwork in this graphic novel was very well done and the story was easy to follow. I was a little disappointed however, that the story felt rushed. I wish there had been a better ratio of time spent building up the story to the action and solution.

I’m a big fan of Sherlock Holmes and anything related to it, so obviously when I saw this graphic novel, which is based off the Hound of Baskervilles, I knew I had to read it. As far as adaptations go, this wasn’t a bad one. I do think that there are a few things the creative team could have done different, but on the whole I felt it was worth reading.
I’ll admit that it has been a while since I’ve actually read the Hound of Baskervilles, so I’ve likely lost a lot of the details and thus can’t really comment on that. I did like what I saw in this adaptation, which few exceptions. The art style was perfect for this story, as it fit the mood exactly. It was creepy and dark, but it also never scarified details for the sake of the style either.
I do feel that the characters were a bit flat, and never really appealed to me during their telling. Considering how much I love many of Sherlock’s characters, this was both surprising and disappointing. I understand that they likely had to condense the story quite a bit to make it fit in a graphic novel this size, but I don’t agree with the decision to have the character development/interaction be what was cut.
I’m curious to see if the creative team will be doing more adaptations for Arthur Conan Doyle’s other works, there’s certainly plenty to choose from. I think if they change their focus just a little bit the next adaptation could be even better.

Sherlock Holmes has been brought to life yet again. I don't know if it's been brought to life in comic form before, maybe it has, but for me it's new. I enjoyed the presentation, I enjoyed seeing a Holmes story brought to life like this. I would have liked it to be darker, a little edgier, but I'm nitpicking really because it worked. It's very easy to rest on the power of Holmes and not try. This wasn't the case. A very good job was done by all.

A good retelling of the Hound of the Baskervilles in comic book form! The artwork is dark and creepy, giving deep shadows to everything, and perfectly reflecting the mysterious nature of the story.
I thought that Holmes' character is represented beautifully both through the artwork and the dialogue. His austere personality and furtive energy comes across strongly on every page!

I felt like the plot moved a little too quickly, barely having time to explain the basics of the plotlines. There's not enough time to get attached to the characters or really get immersed in the menacing moors. I wish the book were longer, so that more attention could be paid to some of the details. But of course, it's always difficult to condense a classic story into a smaller format.

I really enjoyed revisiting this favorite classic, and I loved the expressive artwork!

Disclaimer: I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

Dark Tales takes the classic Sherlock Holmes tale and put it in graphic novel format. This version is a lovely visual for the iconic detective.
When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead, Holmes is hired to investigate a family curse. The heir to the family arrives to a warning and shoes stolen so Watson follows Henry Baskerville to the family home to get to the bottom the Baskerville tragedy.
I really like colors. Colors are changed based on location and time of day, doing better than many comics to show passages of time and creating a spooky atmosphere.
The only draw back is the art makes it more action packed and the pacing leaves more traditional scares than psychological horror. To get the full emotional impact, I suggest reading the traditional version of the novel.
Fun and entertaining, House of the Baskervilles is yet another good example of blending comics with classics.

The famous Sherlock Holmes story is adapted into a graphic novel.

Holmes is asked to investigate the death of Sir Charles Baskerville. Sir Charles appears to have died of fright while walking on the foggy moors near his estate. Mysterious footprints of a hound are found nearby. The locals suspect a centuries old curse on the Baskerville house is to blame for Sir Charles' death.
Set in atmospheric Dartmoor England, Dark Tales: The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of the first psychological thrillers. This is also one of few stories where Watson gets to play detective without Holmes initial assistance. The plot lets the reader also play detective as all the clues to the conclusion are there, but not necessarily in plain sight.

The story was written in 1901 but remains relevant to today’s audiences. The Hound of the Baskervilles is usually regarded as Arthur Conan Doyle's finest Sherlock Holmes novel. It is based on a legend surrounding a real English Squire in the 17th century.
Dark Tales: The Hound of the Baskervilles is a great way to attract new, especially younger, readers to Doyle's intriguing plot. One note for viewers of the famous 1939 movie with Basil Rathbone, the movie added scenes particularly at the end. This graphic novel follows the book's plot perfectly so nothing is lost in the translation.
For parents and teachers of mystery readers who are reluctant to read the original novel, this is an excellent choice. For all others, it receives 3 stars.

Thanks to the publisher, Quarto/Canterbury Classics, and NetGalley for providing an advanced copy. Dark Tales: The Hound of the Baskervilles will be published on March 6, 2018.

3.5 Stars

Illustrations & Story Arc - 4 Stars
Essence of Original Work - 3.25 Stars

A graphic novel version of the classic Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes work, The Hound of the Baskervilles. The artwork included in this adaptation embodies the emotion of the original story well. This storyline also follows the novel story arc pretty close. The relationship between the two MCs is harder to portray in this medium. If the graphic novel was a little longer, Holmes and Watson's friendship and the procedural approach to solving cases that a reader may find in Doyles's series may be illustrated better here. Overall, a fun interpretation of a classic, especially for Sherlock fans.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of my favorite Sherlock Holmes stories. There are others that are just as good, but nothing beats a story based on a frightening legend of a hell-hound beast loose on the moor. I've read the story many, many times and never grow tired of it. So when I had the chance to review a graphic novel version of the same story, I was happy to read and review it. The illustrations are well done.

Complaints from other readers include the fact that the story feels rushed. I think the big portion missing is the description of the scenes. It's really all dialogue and little else. However, the illustrations, even those without words, do well enough to convey the emotions within the scene. Not everything needs to be explained to death. The reader is smart enough to figure things out. Still, it is lacking what the original story had; however, if the reader is more of a fan of graphic novels, this is the best way to present one of the most entertaining Holmes stories written by Doyle. I'm a big fan of the author and the characters, so reading the actual story is enough for me. But if I wanted my kids to enjoy it like I did when I was a kid, I might have to introduce them to this version.

If I had a choice between electronic version or physical copy, I'd go with the physical copy. While the electronic version worked well on my computer, there's just something more enjoyable about sitting in a chair, with a nice cup of tea and reading a paperback (or hardback) graphic novel. That would really be my only complaint. I don't care for graphic novels in electronic format. I received a complimentary copy through Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion.