The Tempest The Graphic Novel: Original Text

ISBN 10: 1907127372 ISBN 13: 9781907127373

Publisher: Classical Comics, 2016

Synopsis

Many consider The Tempest to be Shakespeare's "crowning glory". Cast onto the waters by his power-hungry brother, Prospero has developed strong magical powers that he now uses to teach a lesson to those that have previously wronged him and his daughter Miranda.

Designed to encourage readers to enjoy classical literature, titles in the Classical Comics range stay true to the original vision of the authors. They also offer alternative text versions to cater for different readership levels. All of the events of the play are present in every version it’s only the speech that changes!

To support the use of this title in the classroom, photocopiable teachers resources are available that offer lesson plans and activities from 6th grade and up: ISBN 978-1-906332-77-8.

About this title

About the Author:

John McDonald is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and has adapted all of Classical Comics' Shakespeare titles. He lives in Hemel Hempstead, UK.

Jon Haward created the character designs and original artwork for Classical Comics' The Tempest. He lives in Lowestoft, UK.

Gary Erskine inked The Tempest. He also drew Dan Dare for Virgin comics. He lives in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

Nigel Dobbyn has previously lettered Henry V and both lettered and colored The Tempest for Classical Comics. He lives in Cleveland, UK.

Clive Bryant is the founder of Classical Comics and has served as Editor in Chief for the entire series. He lives in Northampton, UK.

From Booklist:

*Starred Review* In the Shakespearean graphic novel crowd, if Gareth Hinds’ adaptations are subtle and thoughtful artists, and the Manga Shakespeare series are wild, unpredictable rock stars, then the Classical Comics series might be the no-nonsense teachers of the group. With straightforward draftsmanship and three text versions (original, plain, and quick), Classical Comics titles are ready-made to lure intimidated students and aid in curricular comparisons that highlight the levels on which Shakespeare works. But with the publication of the original version of The Tempest, this solid, practical series has just added its first superstar. In vibrant color that far outmatches the standard, somber “historical” palette, the bitter and over-protective Prospero, looking like an extra-psychedelic Doctor Strange, maroons King Alonso and his men on his magical island. All the great strengths of the sequential art form are brought to bear, with creative panel shape and size, border textures, word balloon effects, dynamic motion, and magical figure work that makes the fairies sparkle and the harpy blaze like an inferno. It’s such a resounding success that readers may actually forget they’re learning something. Of the multitudinous Shakespeare graphic adaptations now available, this is the first to take total advantage of the medium’s full potential, appropriately aligned to the Bard’s most fantastical work. Grades 7-12. --Jesse Karp

About this edition

• Publisher: Classical Comics
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1907127372
• ISBN 13: 9781907127373
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 144
• Editor: Bryant Clive
• Illustrator: Dobbyn Nigel, Erskine Gary