The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn, Volume 1 [A Graphic Novel] (The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn)

by Tri Vuong

Follow the misadventures of the world’s greatest paranormal investigator in this unearthly and heartwarming graphic novel, featuring extended artwork and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, from the creator of the popular webcomic The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn.

Oscar Zahn is just like any other paranormal investigator—he’s working hard to make the world a better place, one exorcism at a time. So what if he’s just a floating skull wearing a trench coat? He’s still got a heart of gold!

In this first installment of the online webcomic sensation The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn, join Oscar and his mysterious assistant Agnes as they embark on a terrifying yet heartwarming journey across ethereal realms, rescuing lost souls and solving creepy mysteries. Their travels take them across great distances and even through time, as Oscar sleuths out why the spirits he contends with are restless and malcontent. Yet the more mysteries he solves, the clearer it becomes that there's a greater game afoot, one that involves Oscar's own forgotten origin story.

Readers will love this beautifully illustrated paranormal graphic novel from Tri Vuong, the beloved creator of Webtoon’s The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn.

This volume collects episodes 1–65 of the Webtoon comic The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn.

• ISBN10: 1984863274
• ISBN13: 9781984863270
• Publish Date: 10 September 2024
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Random House USA Inc
• Imprint: Random House Inc
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 240
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781984863270

Reviews

[Quirky Cat]

Summary:

Oscar Zahn, a paranormal investigator with a unique form—a floating skull in a trench coat—is dedicated to improving the world through exorcisms. Oscar and his enigmatic assistant Agnes embark on a chilling yet heartening journey through otherworldly realms. Together, they rescue lost souls, unravel eerie puzzles, and confront restless spirits across time and space. As Oscar uncovers the reasons behind these spectral disturbances, he begins to unravel a deeper mystery: his own forgotten origins.

Review:

If you love paranormal thrillers and mysteries, The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn Vol. 1 is the comic series for you. It's out of this world, with a ghostly investigator (see what I did there?) and plenty of paranormal investigations to behold.

The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn read as a freak-of-the-week style comic, with a different adventure/investigation in each arc. Of course, there are a few constants, such as Oscar and Agnes. It's perfect for people who love this format, though I'm hoping we'll see more character development down the road (ghosts can still develop character, right?)

I wish the arcs were less disjointed; it felt like something was missing. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it is the main reason I found myself resistant to getting pulled further into this world. I still think it's worth checking out, though!

Highlights:
Paranormal
Graphic Novel
Webtoon

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