From Publishers Weekly
Finch and his sister, Moochie, are all ready for Halloween, and they look adorable. Finch is dressed as a zombie, while Moochie is the Tooth Fairy. By the time we realize that Moochie is stealing teeth from a house full of dead bodies, and Finch knows more about zombies than any child has a right to, we've already been drawn into their cute but gruesome world. Giffen (Formerly Known as the Justice League) and Roman (The Lonely Tombstone) have concocted a black comedy that reads as if Quentin Tarantino and Tim Burton had collaborated on a Halloween heist story. As the story progresses, a mysterious kid dressed as a devil who might just be one, razor blades in apples, a boy named Mr. Kitty with a breast fetish, a dead dog, a missing bra and much more mix together for a lively and inventive tale. Giffen's darkly humored script draws laughs from such things as evisceration while capturing the childlike glee at dressing up and walking by a scary graveyard. He also leaves plenty of mysteries for the next two volumes to solve. Cocreator Roman's art is occasionally too detailed for the small pages, but he excels at unique character designs and macabre details. Full of ghoulish tricks, I Luv Halloween is a seasonal treat that the not easily offended will thoroughly enjoy.
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From Variety's Bags and Boards
So? At last, fart jokes! Keith Giffen shows just how funny he can be, even when he's not making fun of superheroes in this little gem that has more than a handful of laugh-out-loud moments. Story follows a weird group of South Park-style pals for whom Halloween means only one thing: Candy. But it's a lot weirder than it sounds, as the kids wear their masks throughout the entire story and there's more than a few strange things going on in town around them. These kids talk more like smartass youths than little kids, but they're still kind of pure in their simple cynicism and witty banter. Roman's art looks like a demented version of the Klasky-Csupo Rugrats style, and is funny all on its own. The best bits in the story involve a lusty teen's attempt to get back her bra from a little girl who's turned it into a rather deadly slingshot. There's not much more to it, but it's definitely weird and definitely funny.
~Tom McLean
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From IGN Comics
Keith Giffen is gonna make you work for those treats, kiddies!
"I Luv Halloween is an adult's worst nightmares come true.... Childhood never looked more sinister."
~KJB
Copyright © IGN Entertainment, Inc.
From ListerX
The characters are unique as they each have their own special grotesque look about them; all characters are cute, yet scary at the same time. The backgrounds are creepy in design as they give the reader the feel that it is Halloween and its time to trick those who don't treat.... I Luv Halloween v.01 was not only a visual display of goodness, but also a comedic and bizarre tale of friends who go trick-or-treating and the violent things they do to the candy givers who don't give the sugary surprises.... I absolutely loved the humor (lots of crude, perverted, messed up comedy that is sure to make almost anyone crack up), the random violence... All I can tell readers is to be on the lookout for this release; it will surely make you die laughing!
~TheGodOfJurai
Copyright © Ecliptic Arts Inc.
Do I really luv "I luv halloween"?
Just a small reveiw of what i think of the series.
I Luv Halloween
Violent. Lots of gore. Funny in a twisted way. Kool art. I liked it!
I love I Luv Halloween
I picked I Luv Halloween at my bookstore, and I wasn't sure what to expect. What I got was an awsome story, with great artwork and some very creepy, yet somehow cute kids.
Halloween has always been and always will be about one thing...getting the best CANDY. And, some fiendish friends excel at tricks if they don't get the right treats. When these gremlins receive a frickin' apple at their first house of the night, they plan deadly revenge on the offending fruit-favoring old-timer. Join the misadventures of a group of particularly disturbing trick-or-treaters as they go about their macabre business on Halloween night.
Finch
Prepubescent ennui personified. The unflappable ringleader of the loose-knit group of kids that make up the series' trick-or-treater core.
Pig Pig
The name says it all. Slovenly, gross and borderline feral, Pig Pig epitomizes all things stomach churning. The Garbage Pail Kids have nothing on Pig Pig.
Devil Lad
The closest thing Finch has to a real friend, mostly due to the fact that Devil Lad only seems to show up on Halloween.
Mr. Kitty
The pervert. A deviant in the making. The kid most likely to fish Playboy magazines from dumpsters and snicker over the pictures. If it's in questionable taste, it's Mr. Kitty.
Spike
Never says a word because he never has anything worth saying. Alleged to be Mr. Kitty's little brother, alleged because Mr. Kitty not only denies it, but spends an inordinate amount of time trying to kill Spike and make it look like an accident.
Moochie
Finch's little sister. The single most evil, sinister, heartless, homicidal, sadistic creature walking the Earth. But cute? As a button!
Mush
Finch's dog. Messed up beyond words due to Moochie "love." Prone to letting loose with any animal noise except a bark.
Bubbles and Squeek
Two of the town's meaner bullies/trick-or-treat bag slashers. Misplaced aggression on the hoof.
Nips
The town's cheerleader wet dream. Drop-dead gorgeous wrapped around the single most vapid human being ever conceived.
Joad
Nips' loathsome, toadish, ill-mannered best friend. A self-sabotaging bundle of low self-esteem determined to drag Nips along for the ride down.
Keith Giffen (writer)
A veteran comic book artist and writer who is best known for his critically acclaimed work on
Justice League and Legion of Super Heroes, Keith Giffen is currently working on several projects
for DC Comics and co-writes and illustrates Dominion for Image Comics. He also rewrites Battle Royale
and Battle Vixens for TOKYOPOP.
Ben Roman (artist)
Born in 1977, Benjamin's childhood was heavily influenced by comic books and sci-fi movies.
Although he always loved to draw, he never considered a career in art until he moved to Los Angeles in 2003.
I don't know about you, but for me, Halloween has mainly been about one thing. No, not candy—although I'd always have to keep a stash hidden from my older brother, who'd beat me silly for my Halloween stash of treats.
And Halloween isn't about the costumes—although I remember once many years ago I dressed up as C-3PO, and the mask tasted awful, like spoiled plastic. I still have that taste in my mouth.
Anyway, I digress. I do like candy, and I do like costumes. But for me, Halloween is all about the mischief, especially the macabre, chilling kind—you know: bloodcurdling tricks, disturbing mayhem, and everything in between. That's what draws me to I Luv Halloween. And I'd like to invite you to join the misadventures of a group of particularly unsettling trick-or-treaters as they go about their "business" on Halloween night.
Read these tales during a scary sleepover in the dead of winter, or in the heat of summer when you just can't sleep. Anytime; it doesn't matter. I mean, who doesn't love Halloween?
~Rob Valois, Editor
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I love this series.
INLANDEMPRESS
01.10.2010 12:00 AM
how can i read this,I am New to this site but i have been reading manga and anime for 5 years...help me?
EYESSETTOKILL
12.11.2009 12:00 AM
If this Ben Roman (the artist) isn't an alias for Jhonen Vasquez. Then he is a d-bag for ripping off Jhonen's style. Imitation is supposed to the greatest form of flattery, but dude... seriously. I hope JTHM isn't looking for that Ben guy.
13THLETTER
11.18.2009 12:00 AM
You disgust me.
KUROFAIL
10.22.2009 12:00 AM
There are copies of this series (which i own and it's incredible!) available for swap on Mangatude.com if you want to get it but dont want to buy it...you just have to trade for 'em instead! :)
XANIMEBABYX
08.19.2009 12:00 AM
I have the ! one!
HALLOWEEN13
07.21.2009 12:00 AM
yes yes yo!
KRAP24
02.05.2009 12:00 AM
wayy to scary ya know its rated 16+ for horror! its so bloody and gory! ewie!
ILUVZKYOSOHMA
01.16.2009 12:00 AM
alo... i new dude..... how i'm want 2 download all mobile manga this site..... teach me.............
CRYFORURDEATHWISH
01.11.2009 12:00 AM
quality sucks so its kinda hard to read but other than that its ok
BLACKMIST15
01.08.2009 12:00 AM
awfull quality! impossible to read
MEMFIS
01.06.2009 12:00 AM
the twisted edition f***kin awsum the cabbage poot is in couler yay
ARANGADANGA
11.25.2008 12:00 AM
i luv dis...!!!!
3OPPA
11.04.2008 12:00 AM
imm soo pumped for vol 3 XD
IRASHIMASU
10.21.2008 12:00 AM
twisted edition is coming out, all 3 books in colour!!!! im gettin it 4 deffo.
THECONMAN
09.21.2008 12:00 AM
I have it already and getting it in color just for kicks this s*** is awesome its what I love and more ^_^
PUNCHDRUNKGURL
09.21.2008 12:00 AM
This looks like one devily delicious book
ANIMANIAANDY
08.03.2008 12:00 AM
i want this
NELLNELL
08.03.2008 12:00 AM
Have Volume 1 and 2, excited for #3 Wheee!!
LADYAETHER
07.22.2008 12:00 AM
dude this looks so disturbing i want it
CHOYCHOY
07.17.2008 12:00 AM
This series is awsum!!!
MECHAN10
07.09.2008 12:00 AM
así que refresca yo cariño lo
DAMDADIDO
07.08.2008 12:00 AM
-translation- so cool i luv it ^__^
DAMDADIDO
07.08.2008 12:00 AM
amazingly sweet!!!!!! and i luv this manga series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FRUBAFAN123
06.20.2008 12:00 AM
wow.... that was tasty!
BOFURASAN666
05.31.2008 12:00 AM
i will love to read something like that , i like that kind of stuff just never read anything like that.....niceeee
KIARA15
05.30.2008 12:00 AM
I have tosay from wat i've read so far " Love Halloween " is soo kick asss!!!!!!
UNKNOWNXDREAMER
05.24.2008 12:00 AM
I want to be the first to buy all of these I luv halloween books I've already finished volumes 1 and 2 I'm still looking for 3!
KILLERGIRL404
05.11.2008 12:00 AM
this kick ass!!!!!!
GAWRGRL666
05.10.2008 12:00 AM
I luved this book! as you kan see
GOTHCHICK896
04.24.2008 12:00 AM
why yus yus it is the awesomest!!!!
MONKEYMIKEL
04.22.2008 12:00 AM
reminds me of invader zim and the likes
REDSHIFT
04.09.2008 12:00 AM
sigh i wish the rest of them weren't locked
WOLFGUTT
04.01.2008 12:00 AM
sigh i wish the rest of them weren't locked
WOLFGUTT
04.01.2008 12:00 AM
halloween is the best i luv hallween is undeadly awsome.
SCALER
03.26.2008 12:00 AM
man i "luv" this manga just yesterday started and its awesome...i have Volume 1 & 2! i have read only first 58 pages....
MANTHOS
03.24.2008 12:00 AM
I am addicted the art work is absolutely wonderful and I will buy every copy the sister is hilarious especially in volume 2 where she was after poo monkeys
TRISHY7
03.15.2008 12:00 AM
this manga seem to remind me of me and my friend hangin out terrorizin ppl cuz we r tht EVIL!!!!
DARKREAPER
03.05.2008 12:00 AM
the dog is missing part of his head....SWEET!! xp
BOBTHEWONDERPIG
02.26.2008 12:00 AM
I haven't read it yet but I saw a few of the videos for it on youtube. I love the videos and I hope to love the manga.
PIXIEBUNNEH
02.19.2008 12:00 AM
Lol, looks quite good and funny. Now that I've read the first bits of it, I'm really thinking about buying a copy ^ ^
CLOITA
02.15.2008 12:00 AM
looks awesome. halloween is my fav holiday.
MOONDUST14
02.15.2008 12:00 AM
And it hates you! | v
JESUS666
02.13.2008 12:00 AM
i hate amerimanga never will buy sorry.........
MELANCHOLYAISUHU
01.27.2008 12:00 AM
truly, one of the coolest concepts i've ever seen.! it's looks awesome and original, and the guy's hair is RAD! =D x♥x♥
ALEXONTHEPROWL
01.25.2008 12:00 AM
I really liked the first volume, though I don't know if those dead people in the house are really dead or just stuff something. I really don't have a word for what I saw.
ZOMBIEPRINCESS28
01.07.2008 12:00 AM
I really liked the first volume, though I don't know if those dead people in the house are really dead or just stuff something. I really don't have a word for what I saw.
ZOMBIEPRINCESS28
01.07.2008 12:00 AM
That boy in the cover reminds me of some kinda chibi-Ichigo from Bleach. xD It looks just like him when he is turning in to a hollow. ^^ But in chibi-form. But this looks cool I might even get it. *w*
SHARAKU
12.31.2007 12:00 AM
this book looks good but does it have any bad words in it or anything? i'm not allowed to read ones with bad stuff in them.
FENIAN9
12.24.2007 12:00 AM
this is pretty cool...I might get it. But those are some vilent little kids. xD
DITSYVAMPIRE
12.12.2007 12:00 AM