The Twilight Zone: The After Hours (Rod Serling's the Twilight Zone) (Hardcover)

by Rod Serling (Author), Mark Kneece (Author), Rebekah Isaacs (Illustrator)

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From School Library Journal
Grade 8 Up–For fans of the classic television program, Kneece's adaptations of two well-known episodes into comic format will be a delight. Both have the weird and creepy elements that the show was known for, using the supernatural to comment on the real world. After Hours is the story of a mannequin who has forgotten her identity and believes that she is a real woman; the scene in which she is locked in a department store after hours has all the eerie feel that it would have had on screen. Walking Distance features a man traveling back in time to witness his childhood and has the message that reclaiming your past is impossible. Because of this, the latter is more likely to appeal to adults than teens. In addition, the dated and mono-cultural nature of the stories and images, both designed to reflect the feel of the 1950s world of Twilight Zone, may be off-putting to students expecting the adaptations to have a more modern or diverse feel. The stories are exceptionally well told and are brilliantly adapted to a new medium, but their nostalgic feel is more likely to suit those familiar with the television show.–Alana Abbott, James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT
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Product Description

One of most ground-breaking shows in the history of television, The Twilight Zone has become a permanent fixture in pop culture. This new graphic novel series re-imagines the show’s most enduring episodes, in all their original uncut glory, originally written by Rod Serling himself, and now adapted for a new generation—a generation that has ridden Disney’s Twilight Zone Tower of TerrorTM ride, studied old episodes in school, watched the annual marathons, and paid homage to the show through the many random take-offs that show up in movies and TV shows everywhere. Submitted for your approval: Marsha White, a dissatisfied shopper with an unusual problem. This is one shopping trip that is marked final sale, return only to the customer service desk—in the Twilight Zone!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers (September 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802797164
• ISBN-13: 978-0802797162
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #882,495 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, September 17, 2008

By	TeensReadToo.com "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Twilight Zone: The After Hours (Rod Serling's the Twilight Zone) (Paperback)

Marsha White is shopping for a gift - a gold thimble for her mother. She is taken to the 18th-floor of Brimble's department store, and is waited on by an extremely odd saleswoman. The woman clearly knows Marsha, but she cannot place her. Things go from bad to worse after Marsha discovers that the thimble has been damaged. After registering a complaint, Marsha falls asleep and is awakened to find herself trapped inside the department store.

The rest can only be described as a "Twilight Zone" experience.

Just as in WALKING DISTANCE, this graphic novel offers clean lines and bold coloring. Story panels are very easy to follow, and text bubbles are large and clear.

Another great addition to Rod Sterling's THE TWILIGHT ZONE graphic novel series!

Reviewed by: LadyJay

1.0 out of 5 stars Not For Twilight Zone Fans, April 5, 2009

By	Mustafa Jackson "Twilight Zone Connoisseur" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The supposed graphic novel adaptations of Rod Serling's Twilight Zone stories are horrible. Many of the adaptaions take the stories off in dircetions not intended by Mr. Serling and the artwork is so sub-par it is hardly worth mentioning.

If you enjoy good stories illustrated by exceptional artists avoid this series at all costs.

4.0 out of 5 stars An Adequate Adaptation Of Classic Twilight Zone, January 24, 2009

By	Sacramento Book Review "SacramentoBookReview.com" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Twilight Zone: The After Hours (Rod Serling's the Twilight Zone) (Paperback)

Very well put together, /The After Hours/ once again showcases the fact that Sterling 's famous Twilight Zone series is just as good now as it was so many years ago. Kneece brings to the table a few minor fixes, and Isaacs illustration is crisp and has great flow; All of these factors culminate in an exciting retelling of /The After Hours/.

Marsha is shopping for a golden thimble that she saw on sale, and when she arrives at the department store, receives some very uncommon customer service. In the ensuing chaos of the day at the department store, she ends up falling asleep inside, and wakes up in a seemingly empty store. What follows has that ever-creepy vibe that The Twilight Zone is so famous for.