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Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels “Full of humor...lively...colorful characters." -The Washington Times "The characters are likable, the writing energetic, and the drawings busily engaging...There’s also plenty of humor in the stories." -Publisher's Weekly "The art is extremely colorful and the pages are dense with panels to keep the action fast-paced...[put] Geronimo squarely on the shelf with comics that are good for you and just happen to be entertaining. -The Globe and Mail The Discovery of America "The story has plenty of action and slapstick physical humor to satisfy both fans of the original stories and readers meeting the characters for the first time." -Publisher's Weekly "Fans of the novels will be happy to see their favorite characters... appear in the graphic novel...This new series will appeal to established Geronimo fans and young comic book fans. The characters are comical and adventurous, the wordplay...witty, and the historical references fit seamlessly into the narrative." -Curled up Kids The Secret of the Sphinx "...Plays with several words in terms of color and shape, as well as adding mouse and cat-inspired vocabulary to the side scrolls, and a reference guide to the main characters." -Curled up Kids
Bionicle Chosen as an ICv2 Pick Hit to Click "A must-have for libraries." -BOOKLIST The Press loves our new Classics Illustrated!
"Papercutz, has set very high standards for its new series." -Malcolm Jones, NEWSWEEK Hamlet: "Outstanding...the core of the play is maintained, showing the inter-family strife and the angst of Hamlet as he seeks revenge for the death of his father...illustrated in a way to draw the student into the darkness of the play." -Library Media Connection "...The retelling puts the play's original language center stage as events unfold in the vividly detailed panels. A panorama of changing emotions play across the characters' expressive faces and are also revealed through their body language and echoed in the atmospheric backdrops. Fight scenes are presented with flair, the ghost is particularly dramatic, and the image of the drowned garland-strewn Ophelia is unforgettable." -School Library Journal "Classic Mandrake with an outstanding script by Grant. I really, really like these Papercutz reprints." -Lee Nordling, www.platinumcomics.com The Raven and Other Poems: "From beginning to end, The Raven and Other Poems…is just a lovely book, brought to life by Wilson’s ultra-cool retro-ghoul black humor. Giant eyeballs, gleeful renderings of Poe himself, a seemingly smug raven, crypts, caskets, and ossuaries all take center stage. I don’t quite know how Wilson makes the accouterments of death seem both so eccentric and so funny while maintaining enough gravitas to make it all work…but work it does." www.omnivoracious.com "Wilson... illustrates (very well, and appropriately) a bunch of Poe poems." -Andrew Wheeler, www.antickmusings.blogspot.com "A terrific compendium... It's a great Poe volume -- the themes of unbearable loss and creeping pestilence are all here, so put it on your Halloween shopping list now." -Mark London Williams, www.sfsite.com "Wilson's style is perfectly suited to Poe's turn of phrase, as his artwork moves across the page with the cadence established by the words. But don't take my word for it. At $9.95 this modern classic is a bargain -- so order two copies and donate one to your local library!" -http://leaveittokaren.blogspot.com "NBM [Papercutz parent company], known for its high-quality graphic novels...demonstrates its taste and expertise again with CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED. The Deluxe hardbacks are meant to last, and look good doint it...it's a joy to see "The Raven," "The Counquerer Worm," "Annabel Lee" and other favorites again...Wilson, known primarily for his award-winning New Yorker, Playboy and National Lamppon Cartoons, is also one of a kind - - and a perfect choice for this book. His peculiar and sometimes bizarre scribblings are unsettling, and given the subject matter, welcome." -Andrew Smith, Scripps News "The illustrations combine pastel hues, ink lines and cross-hatching, and eerie images for a spine-chilling effect" -School Library Journal "This match of Poe and Wilson was made in Heaven. Wilson's illustrations are just bizarre and innocent enough to appeal to kids while not dulling the edge of Poe's words. I would think the book would be perfect for kids aged maybe 8 - 12 or so. It's a great medium to keep the works of Poe alive! Grade A" -Mania.com "Each illustration contains that Wilson style we have come to love. Humorous, macabre, quirky, detailed and a truly unique style that more than appropriately shares space with Poe's work. -horrornews.net Through the Looking Glass: "Baker's expressive faces and clean linework bring to life Humpty Dumpty, the Lion, the Unicorn, the Red Queen, Tweedledum and Tweedledee and especially our old friend Alice." -Andrew 'Capt Comics' Smith, Scripps Howard News Service Tales from the Brothers Grimm: "Capture[s] the details and nuances of these stories in a colorful, clever fashion. Young people who reviewed the book were delighted by the format and all expressed an eagerness to read [it]." -Library Media Connection "The treatment these tales get in this Classics Illustrated edition will draw young readers into their betwitching exploits." -Wondertime Magazine

Great Expectations: "Highly Recommended" -Library Media Connection "It's astonishing how well Geary hits the high points of the serpentine story. The art captures the drama. Readers will come away understanding why the story has endured." -Booklist "A handsomely rendered adaptation." -Publishers Weekly

The Invisible Man "A gripping version of this pioneering work of science fiction. The narrative is quick paced and absorbing and the artwork stunningly lush." -School Library Journal "The Invisible Man" is justifiably called a classic. And it is ably illustrated by Geary in his faux-woodcut style, which I find both expressive and attractive. Perfect." -Andrew 'Capt. Comics' Smith, Scripps News

The Wind in the Willows: "A visual masterpiece-Rat, Mole, Toad, and Badger have met their Michelangelo. Every frame is drawn and colored with meticulous care. Every elegant page is composed with a dual purpose: to enchant the eye and to further the various narratives that make up the loose plot. Plessix knows how to advance and retard the story's pace. He knows just when to zoom in and when to pull back for a wide shot. The new illustrated version prompted a vivid memory of many long hours spent lying on my bed, spellbound by the adventures of D'Artagnan and Ahab and John Silver. Plessix's "The Wind in the Willows" is a book to get lost in-and "lost in" implies, if not a completely different world, then at least a place as alien as it is beguiling." -Malcolm Jones, NEWSWEEK
"The remarkably detailed color illustrations open passages that words alone cannot convey. Recommended." -Library Media Connection
A Parents' Choice Gold Award-winner! "Adds dramatic flair to the beloved story." -Publishers Weekly
"One of 25 outstanding new graphic novels for kids" -School Library Journal
"Readers unfamiliar with the tale will be treated to energetic, colorful depictions of friendly Ratty, kind-hearted Mole, wild Mr. Toad, and others as they learn the importance of friendship in an ever-changing world." -Booklist

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