THE HIDDEN CLUES OF CRY WOLF
The late Joseph Campbell devoted his adult life
to research the cultural myths and legends of both the ancient and
modern worlds. His publications have served as a valuable resource
in the creation of the graphic novel --
“CRY WOLF.”
Throughout the entire series of “CRY WOLF,” there
are hidden clues and tidbits of information used to enhance the overall
storytelling of this unusual tale.
So, sit back and enjoy a bit of trivia, as well
as some informative data about the story.
BOOK ONE
PAGE #
1. CUNDARD is the name of an actual clothes
store in 1925 Chicago.
2. 7048 is the address of “CRY
WOLF’S” illustrator
-- DANIEL J. FREY.
6. KATE SOAP is named after
DANIEL’S
DAUGHTER -- KATE.
9. S.S. LINEHAHN is named after DANIEL’S
ADPOTED FATHER.
17. SPIDER WEBS appear throughout the series
and represent the curse that befalls our protagonist, KURT ANGELO.
27. THE MASKS on the wall are those used by
the DYAK WARRIORS in our story. THE SPIDER WEB under the table is
symbolic of the curse that befalls
PETER STORNHAUSER.
29. 1960 is the year that DANIEL J. FREY was
born.
31. THE PENTAGRAM is a five-pointed star used
as a symbol by the PYTHAGOREANS and later by PHILOSOPHERS and MAGICIANS.
It because famous as the symbol that appeared on the hand of the
ill-fated
LARRY TALBOT in the 1941 film classic --“THE WOLFMAN.”
34. THE SPIDER WEB signifies that PETER is trapped
by a LYCANTHROPIC CURSE.
35. BURNS is the maiden name of DANIEL’S
GRANDMOTHER.
37. AGAIN, THE WEB illustrates PETER’S
entrapment.
40. THE CLOUD FINGERS are symbolic of
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, when GOD sends the curse
of death to the first born in EGYPT.
44. The symbol of YING AND YANG is used throughout
the series. The colors of black and white will show up as either
balance, or the upsetting of balance between the positive and dark
forces of life.
45. Again, YING AND YANG.
48.SIJAN’S BUTT is best described as the character’s vulnerability and creates
sympathy in the viewer’s eyes and heart
for his dilemma.
48.You guessed it--YING AND YANG.
49. SWORD AND MOON is an illustrative nod to
the Islamic peoples feelings towards Jihad. After SIJAN’S death,
he returns in the spirit to wage war against the evil forces using
KURT as his instrument of battle.
56. THE PAINTINGS from this point on are reminiscent
of the era (1925), or have something to do with the story itself.
59. CZERWONY is the maiden name of DANIEL
FREY’S
wife.
59. DOUGLAS GLASS CO. is the sir name
of “CRY
WOLF’S” author.
60. THE PAINTING OF THE SHIP on the
wall of the nightclub is in the 1920’s art deco style…a
journey about to begin.
62. THE SPIDER WEB represents
KURT’S new
role as the seeker of justice. He too now is trapped by the curse.
64.THE SPIDER WEB is a symbol of the fate that
KURT has stumbled upon.
THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN THE OTHER THREE BOOKS
There are SEVERAL PAINTINGS in the upcoming
books that tell a little bit about the feelings, motives and situations
that the various characters find themselves in. So, if you know your
art history, these famous paintings of “THE MASTERS” will
give additional insight into the minds of the characters in each
panel.
The presence of SYMBOLISM is pronounced
throughout the entire series of “CRY WOLF”. KURT’S
SECRETARY, EMMA, wears a CHRISTIAN CROSS representing her faith
and purity. KURT’S detective
friend, WARCHEK, wears a PENTAGRAM around his neck in the afterlife.
THE CHRISTIAN CROSS appears above the inside doorway of DECTECTIVE
WARCHEK’S
house. Also above his doorway are the curious LETTER X’S and
the DATE OF 1924, both to be explained at a later time.
Several movie posters
appear on the walls of STORNHAUSER’S AERODROME. These posters
are of actual films that played at the movie theaters in 1925.
Many of the physical structures that
once graced the landscape of 1925 Chicago are no longer present.
One item in
particular is the magnificent GREEK REVIVAL FOUNTAIN that stood proudly
on the grounds of GRANT PARK. In book three, KURT waits at the FOUNTAIN
for the arrival of his friend, DETECTIVE WARCHEK. Unfortunately,
that meeting proves to be their last.
Pay close attention to the articles in STORNHAUSER’S
possession. Since
he works for the DEPARTMENT OF WAR, which was the name of the DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE before W.W.II, you may notice several interesting items
scattered about the place. Some of these items, such as the MARTIAN
WALKER, may appear in subsequent tales of “CRY WOLF.” Don’t be
surprised if a TIME MACHINE comes into play.
What ?
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