![]() ![]() ![]() Westerners might not be familiar with the rich variety of Christmas and Yuletide myth, which Joines and Kotz utilize so brilliantly in “Krampus!”. A demonic figure of eastern European origin, Krampus punishes wicked children by kidnapping and, on occasion, eating them. In the case of good natured Santa Claus, the jolly old man known the world over for delivering presents to nice little kiddos come December 25th, that opposite is the Krampus. That central conceit forms the basis of almost all story, especially those of the comic book variety. ![]() For every good thing, there must be an opposite, an antagonist. ![]() Free of his cell for the first time in decades, will the Krampus uncover the truth behind the Santas’ depowering or leave his jailers to their ultimate fate? It’s Snake Plissken by way of the Grinch as the darkly comedic adventure begins here. But when the source of their power is stolen, a desperate Society turns to an usual source for help: the dreaded Krampus, child-punishing demon of holiday lore. For centuries, Father Christmas, Ded Moroz, Hoteiosho, and others have magically distributed Christmas cheer to children around the world. Meet the Secret Society of Santa Clauses. ![]()
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