Neil Gaiman's A Study in Emerald

Neil Gaiman, Rafael Scavone, Rafael Albuquerque — 2018

This supernatural mystery set in the world of Sherlock Holmes and Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos features a brilliant detective and his partner as they try to solve a horrific murder. The complex investigation takes the Baker Street investigators from the slums of Whitechapel all the way to the Queen's Palace as they attempt to find the answers to this bizarre murder of cosmic horror! From the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, Nebula award-winning, and New York Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman comes this graphic novel adaptation with art by Eisner award winning artist Rafael Albuquerque!

Reviews

Patrick Book@patrickb

Jul 5, 2024

Cthulu? More like 'can though believe the audacity of Gaiman to try to mash up Sherlock and Lovecraft.'

Ryan LaFerney@ryantlaferney

Dec 15, 2022

This is a seminal Neil Gaiman story that fuses Sherlock Holmes and the Cthulhu Mythos. It is also a re-telling, or pastiche, of one of the Sherlock Holmes’ stories, “A Study in Scarlet.”

Maggie Gordon@maggieg

Aug 13, 2022

I've always loved this short story, and it fit the form of graphic novel very well. The art was creepy, atmospheric, and a lovely addition :)

Ken Yuen@kyuenrobo

May 10, 2022

That was fun. Sherlock Holmes meets Cthulu through Gaiman's lense of weird and supernatural. The way Gaiman slowly reveals the world to the reader is pretty good. Also Sherlock stuff is pretty fun in general

Nooshin@nooshin

Mar 30, 2022

A very happy birthday to Mr. Gaiman, my hero until the end of the world.

Kimberly@kmbrly925

Nov 17, 2021

This was fantastic. First the artwork was detailed and exquisite. The vibes are supernatural Victorian London which I'm here for. I haven't read any Lovecraft but it has piqued my interest. Gaiman is a master of setting the scene and creating an atmosphere. Would totally recommend.