This classic tale is a favorite of comics fans. Not only is it the inspiration for The Incredible Hulk, but Alan Moore, writer/creator of the best-selling Watchmen graphic novel, used Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in his original graphic novel series, The League of Extraordinary Gentleman, thus making this CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED version of the original novel sort of an “origin” story for the monstrous Mr. Hyde. Likewise, CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED #2, which featured fellow LOEG member “The Invisible Man,” will also appeal to fans of Mr. Moore’s Victorian Age super-hero team. Of course, this adaptation by “Batman” and “Grendel” artist J.K. Snyder is true to the spirit of the original Robert Louis Stevenson novel, and stands by itself as a fantastic thrilling adventure.
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For readers used to considering Stevenson’s story from the good doctor’s point of view, this faithful adaptation from the Classics Illustrated series will be a minor revelation. Pieced together from a number of narrators, the story feels more convoluted than it is, and the wordiness will threaten to break the backs of reluctant readers. Those who dig words like troglodytic, though, will have a field day, and Snyder’s geometric, neon-colored art often sizzles from the page. Obviously, the twist will surprise no one, so it’s a good thing this is weighty enough, and original enough, to succeed on its own merits. Grades 5-8. --Daniel Kraus
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John K. Snyder III began his career as an artist for DC Comics and Eclipse Comics on multiple titles. He first reached national acclaim with his illustrations of “The Prowler” and Matt Wagner’s “Grendel” series. He is perhaps best known for his work on the DC series “Suicide Squad,” though many fans consider his work on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to be his best to date. He is currently at work on a 3-part Batman miniseries for DC comics.
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graphic classic novels wonderful resource for dyslexics,
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This review is from: Classics Illustrated #7: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Classics Illustrated Graphic Novels) (Hardcover)
Young adult dyslexics are, by and large, smart, sophisticated, and interested students who want to enjoy literature. During and after their training, reading literature is essential to their needs. This particular graphic novel, Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, held the interest of the young man for whom I purchased it. Mine, too. The essential vocabulary and dialogue was challenging, but very doable because of the narration and the speech "balloons" that accompany graphic novels. The drawings were enjoyed by the student, but had to be studied by me in order to sometimes determine just what I was looking at. The only drawback, I might add. With 50 years separating my student and me, I was the one disadvantaged by the "modern" look to the drawings. He had no problems. Very enjoyable; led to interesting discussions on the good vs evil in all of us. Not the first graphic novel we've done together and not the last. Want to fill in the gap of some of the classic works that you've never gotten to or have long ago forgotten? Try the graphic novels.
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