Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Graphic Novel) [Paperback]

Henry Gilroy (Author), Rodolfo Damaggio (Author), Al Williamson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Star Wars (Dark Horse)

A graphic novel chronicles the early life of Anakin Skywalker.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Dark Horse; First Edition edition (May 3, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569713596
• ISBN-13: 978-1569713594
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #437,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellant comic book- graphic novel fans should enjoy it, October 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Graphic Novel) (Paperback)

The graphic novelization of Episode I is very well done- the storyline is good, and the artwork is great. My only complaint is the change of artwork styles at the end. The lightsabers are writen very true-to-life during most of the comic book. During the final battle, however, the blades suddenly become rods of pure color. The white center to the lightsaber blade is gone. This gives the most exciting part of the movie a cheap look. Other than that, it's a good read.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not too bad, but nothing much really, October 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Graphic Novel) (Paperback)

Now don't get me wrong here. It's a great movie, well a good movie. But this isn't the movie, it's the comic book.

The problem is, it IS the movie! There is nothing here that stands out on it's own from the movie and all the other hype. It's a good movie, but it's not a good comic book in it's own right.

Or to simplify further, it'd be better if there wasn't a movie, because this is just the movie on paper (well, a movie on paper is a script, but you get the metaphor). If you've seen the movie, don't bother. If not, go ahead.

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, beautifully illustrated comic, July 16, 2003

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JediMack (VALRICO, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Graphic Novel) (Paperback)

This is a review of Episode 1 TPM Dark horse comic. This comic can never replace the imagery created by the movie. Produced in may, 1999 this TPB comic uses reproduction techniques that create a visually beautiful comic.

The main reason I bought the comic version of a movie is that it gives me book with pictures to read with my children that tell a story that will hold their attention. This comic succeeds on that level. But the comic is an abridged version of the movie, and may not be your cup of tea.
The artwork is about average (3.5 stars of 5). The black page background provides richness to the look. Flemings cover art is 4 of 5.

The binding on THIS comic is superior. One of my frustrations with dark horse is the extremely poor quality of their new binding of TPB's. Dark Horse went to the bother of upgrading their artwork, pencils and inking, yet they are producing comics that fall apart in your hands! This comic was made in Canada. The new comics are now made in China. It is a darn shame because just as they start producing some truly awesome looking comics, they seriously diminish the quality of the binding.