Comic books in 'Graphic Classics GN (Barron's)'

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1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Jim Pipe. Art by Penko Gelev. When teenagers Romeo and Juliet meet at the masked ball, it's love at first sight. But Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet - and the two families are sworn enemies. Watch tragedy unfold as the star-crossed lovers try to overcome the obstacles ahead of them. One of the most famous love stories of all time is brought to life in this exciting graphic novel! Hardcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Written by Victor Hugo. Adapted by Michael Ford. Art by Penko Gelev. Oliver, an orphan in 19th-century London, falls into a den of thieves, but is finally rescued by Mr. Brownlow, a wealthy benefactor. In each of Barron's" Graphic Classics," an English literary classic is transformed into a dramatic graphic novel with superb, atmospheric color illustrations and a finely-paced narrative. The tale -- chosen from among important novels in the literary canon -- will keep young readers fascinated from first page to last." Graphic Classics" make fine introductions for young readers to the riches of English literature. Books are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. In addition to the stories, each title features a brief biography and time line of its author, a list of his important works, a glossary, and an index. As such, these books are suitable for classroom use on junior and senior high school levels. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Robert Louis Steveson. Adapted by Fiona Macdorald. Art by Penko Gelev. Young Jim Hawkins is the son of an innkeeper. When his father dies, Jim joins the crew of a sailing ship bound from the English port of Bristol to a distant island where a fabulous pirate's treasure is buried. In each of Barron's" Graphic Classics," an English literary classic is transformed into a dramatic graphic novel with superb, atmospheric color illustrations and a finely-paced narrative. The tale -- chosen from among important novels in the literary canon -- ill keep young readers fascinated from first page to last." Graphic Classics" make fine introductions for young readers to the riches of English literature. Books are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. In addition to the stories, each title features a brief biography and time line of its author, a list of his important works, a glossary, and an index. As such, these books are suitable for classroom use on junior and senior high school levels. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Victor Hugo. Adapted by Michael Ford. Art by Penko Gelev. A classic novel transformed from original text by Victor Hugo into a graphic novel. Retold here is the tragic story of Quasimodo, the hunchback bell-tender at Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Written by Herman Mellville. Adapted by Sophie Furse. Art by Penko Gelev. A classic novel transformed from original text by Herman Melville into a graphic novel. Features a brief biography of Herman Melville, a list of important works, glossary, and an index. This sea adventure tells the story of Captain Ahab and his hunt for the mighty and ferocious white whale. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing.

Based on the story by Jules Verne. Adapted by Fiona MacDonald. Art by Penko Gelev.

A classic novel transformed from original text by Jules Verne into a graphic novel! A scientist and young nephew enter a volcano's crater and descend deep into the earth, where they encounter strange and exciting adventures.

Softcover, 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $8.99.

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1st printing. Based on the story by Robert Louis Steveson. Adapted by Fiona MacDonald. Art by Penko Gelev. Young orphan David Balfour is Kidnapped and forced to work aboard a sailing ship. He and his shipmates encounter many exciting adventures. Features a brief biography of Victor Hugo, his most famous works, a glossary, and an index. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Bram Stoker. Adapted by Fiona Macdonald and Penko Gelev. The sinister Count Dracula lives in a ruined castle in Transylvania, surrounded by howling wolves. Why are the local people so afraid of him? Where does he go on moonlit nights? And can it be true that he is a blood-sucking monster . . . capable of living forever? Wonderfully atmospheric color illustrations and a fast-paced narrative of one of the most chilling horror stories ever told will keep older boys and girls absorbed, and many students will be inspired to delve into Bram Stoker's original literary classics! Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

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1st printing.

Based on the Story by Alexandre Dumas. Adapted by Jim Pipe and Penko Gelev.

The famous musketeers - Athos, Aramis, Porthos, and D'Artagnan - aren't as young as they were in the equally famous novel, The Three Musketeers, but they're still ready for adventure! They become involved in a dangerous, top-secret plot, and find themselves fighting for their lives against seemingly impossible odds in this adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic adventure story, vividly and faithfully retold in graphic novel format.

Softcover, 48 pages, full oclor.

Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Based onthe story by Mary Shelly. Adapted by Fiona Macdonald. Art by Penko Gelev. Perhaps the most famous gothic novel in all literature, this is the story of Dr. Frankenstein, his experiments that sought to produce human life, and his creation of the legendary monster. The attractive and rapidly growing Graphic Classics series uses the graphic novel format to introduce children to many of the world's greatest literary works. The atmospheric illustrations are of unusually high quality, and the narratives are paced to attract and hold young readers' interest. In addition, each Graphic Classic features a brief biography summarizing its author's life, a list of his or her important works, a time line of historic events that helped inspire the story, general notes, and an index. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Stephen Haynes. Art by Nick Spender. An ambitious nobleman intends to become king of the Scots. He and his lady allow nothing to stop them - including murder! Written by William Shakespeare and first performed in 1605, Macbeth is one of the most famous plays ever written. These books make ideal introductions to the riches of world literature to junior and senior high school students - and especially to those young readers who are hesitant to delve into the books in their original form. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Mark Twain. Adapted by Tom Ratliff. Art by Penko Gelev. Using the graphic novel format, these books introduce children to many of the world's greatest literary works. The high-quality illustrations complement narratives that are paced to catch and hold young readers' interest. In addition to its story, each Graphic Classic features a thumbnail biography of its author's life, a list of important works, a timeline of historic events that helped inspire the story's conception, general notes, and an index. Some call Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn the greatest American novel ever written. It tells the story of a runaway boy, Huck Finn, and his friend Jim, a runaway slave, as they ride a raft on the Mississippi River. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

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1st printing.

Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Adapted by Fiona Macdonald. Art by Penko Gelev.

The respectable Doctor Jekyll has written his will, leaving all his possessions to the strange Mr. Hyde. But a secret remains that he dares not reveal! This classic tale of Victorian horror is brought vividly to life by Fiona Macdonald and Penko Gelev.

Softcover, 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $8.99.

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1st printing. Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Jacqueline Morley. Art by Romano Felmang. France convulsed in the throes of revolution, and two men - one in London, one in Paris - are caught in the turmoil! This classic tale from Charles Dickens, retold for a modern audience, brings the chaos of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution to life! Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Alexandre Dumas. Adapted by Jim Pipe. Art by Penko Gelev. Young d'Artagnan, in search of fortune and adventure, joins three of the French king's musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Soon, this dynamic quartet is defending the king against his most menacing enemies, including the King's advisor, the Cardinal Richelieu! Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.