Lost Boys: Reign of Frogs (Hans Rodionoff) 2

Intended as a bridge between the much-loved cult film "The Lost Boys" and its horrendous direct-to-dvd sequel "The Tribe," the first sign that "Reign of Frogs" will lean more toward the latter is the fact that both possess the same writer, Hans Rodionoff. No, the comic is not as bad as "The Tribe," not by far, but it feels almost as unnecessary.

The art is deliberately cartoonish, which is not without its charms and certainly fits the tongue-in-cheek tone of the book, but it is often difficult to tell the three main characters apart, even when they're standing together. The dialogue sparkles on occasion, but the story, involving Sam's Grandpa and the Widow Johnson, isn't particularly compelling. Yes, you do get to see how Alan becomes a vampire, but, sadly, it is a bit of a let-down.

If you're looking to get a bit of that sequel-induced distaste out of your mouth, this isn't a total loss. If, however, you're looking for a comedic horror romp similar to the first film, you're likely to be very disappointed.