The Envious Siblings

This collection features eight macabre yet humorous vignettes by Landis Blair, showcasing a unique blend of horror and charm.

In The Envious Siblings, readers are invited into a whimsical yet dark world crafted by award-winning comics artist Landis Blair. This collection features eight delightfully macabre vignettes that blend horror and humor in an absurdist manner. Each brief, rhyming story transports us to unsettling scenarios, such as a child observing monstrous creatures devouring fellow train passengers or a group of children engaging in a grotesque game with playground toys. These narratives are both transgressive and hilariously entertaining, showcasing Blair's unique ability to transform ordinary settings into nightmarish landscapes.

The charm of The Envious Siblings lies in its ability to evoke laughter while simultaneously sending shivers down the spine. Blair’s illustrations are reminiscent of the dark imagination of Edward Gorey, with a surreal quality that captivates and disturbs. The stories unfold in familiar environments—a living room, a subway car, a playground—yet each setting is twisted into something grotesque and unexpected. The playful yet sinister tone invites readers to explore the boundaries of humor and horror.

This debut collection announces Landis Blair as a brilliant new voice in cartooning, appealing to fans of dark fantasy and whimsical storytelling. Those who have enjoyed the works of Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, Charles Addams, Shel Silverstein, and Tim Burton will find themselves enchanted by the bizarre and captivating tales within The Envious Siblings.