Michael D Hamersky On Comics Presents His Take On...   A Game of Thrones  The Graphic Novel Volume One!

TODAY'S FEATURE IS BLOG #3657 - This graphic novel was read after meeting George R R Martin at the 50th Anniversary of Comics Fandom special party at the Comic-Con International: San Diego of 2011.  

So what is the publisher's promo blurb for this trade paperback compilation (graphic novel)? Here it is:

"You’ve read the books. You’ve watched the hit series on HBO. Now acclaimed novelist Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy Patterson bring George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy masterwork A Game of Thrones to majestic new life in the pages of this full-color graphic novel. Comprised of the initial six issues of the graphic series, this is the first volume in what is sure to be one of the most coveted collaborations of the year.
 
Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King’s Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert’s name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse—unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season."

Okay... Here's My Take on this issue:

First of all, as stated above... I met George at the party, but had not read the books he had written, nor seen the HBO series on TV.

So this book was my first introduction to 'A Game of Thrones'.

The storyline was pretty well written, except that it was a little 'choppy' in the comic book version of the books.  Too many characters for this format, and it took me a while to settle in to read the whole book.

The artwork was pretty good, and carried my interest in the series until I was up to speed on the series.  There was some confusion on my part as to who was whom, but I'm not for sure if that was the artist's doing or my own fault.

The lettering and coloring was done well, and the whole production was very fine.

Not a bad start for this series of books, of which the 2nd volume is scheduled for December of 2012 release!

My comic book grade for this first issue is a Very Fine / Very Fine Plus (VF/VF+) 8.25 out of a possible 10.0 comic book grading scale.

You can buy this book  at:   A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel: Volume One and see for yourself!

Here's the publishing info:

Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Bantam (March 27, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 044042321X
ISBN-13: 978-0440423218
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 0.8 x 10.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

To see the comic books that this graphic novel originated at... see this link!

~ Michael D Hamersky!

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