Fifty single-panel comics make up In the Knickerbocker Woods. These comics don’t follow a storyline like a graphic novel might, but there are a set of recurring animals and characters populating the comic world. The majority of the hand-drawn comics tend toward the grim and eerie. While much of the humor revolves around puns and irony, there is also a bit of depth and wit infused into many of them. The artwork, which consists of black and white drawings, is clear and consistent, and does an excellent job of depicting the scenes.
Those with a quirky and dark sense of humor are sure to enjoy this collection. Whether it is Grandma literally going out on a date with Death, a mummy that won’t leave his pyramid, or simply a moose with a noose, there are more than a few laughs to be had in this book. Without a backstory, the characters themselves don’t have much depth, but they remain consistent throughout the series, which lends a sense of familiarity. Michael D. Davis has created a comic series in Gary-Larson-esque fashion, while adding a uniquely twisted tone that is unlikely to be found in the newspaper funnies. The Far Side meets the Addams Family in the eccentric comic, In the Knickerbocker Woods.
