Dracula The Graphic Novel: Original Text (Classical Comics)

The classic novel brought to life in full color! The entire Bram Stoker story, faithfully adapted into a glorious library bound graphic novel.The classic gothic horror story, presented in a totally engaging way through the immensely powerful illustrations, while staying true to the original prose novel by utilizing authentic text and dialogue.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. This title has been moderately and sympathetically abridged from the original text to fit within the graphic novel format.

From the Inside Flap

The classic novel brought to life in full color!Jonathan Harker's business trip to Transylvania, to advise Count Dracula on the purchase of English property, soon turns into a living nightmare. Locked in Castle Dracula, Harker believes he will never return home to be with his beloved Mina. He heroically escapes, but is quickly dragged back into the Count's evil world, as he becomes involved with Van Helsing's plot to destroy the Prince of Darkness and his "un-dead" - for the benefit of all mankind.Bram Stoker's classic vampire tale is one of the greatest horror stories ever written. It first appeared in 1897 and rapidly gained momentum with Victorian readers. Its popularity grew through plays, further tales and later with movies, to the extent that the story and characters have become part of our culture. Now, using powerful, dynamic and dramatic artwork by the wonderfully talented Staz Johnson, we bring you an authentic adaptation of Stoker's masterpiece in this full color graphic novel, for a reading experience you will never forget.

From the Back Cover

The classic novel brought to life in full color!Jonathan Harker’s business trip to Transylvania, to advise Count Dracula on the purchase of English property, soon turns into a living nightmare. Locked in Castle Dracula, Harker believes he will never return home to be with his beloved Mina. He heroically escapes, but is quickly dragged back into the Count’s evil world, as he becomes involved with Van Helsing’s plot to destroy the Prince of Darkness and his “un-dead” – for the benefit of all mankind.Bram Stoker’s classic vampire tale is one of the greatest horror stories ever written. It first appeared in 1897 and rapidly gained momentum with Victorian readers. Its popularity grew through plays, further tales and later with movies, to the extent that the story and characters have become part of our culture. Now, using powerful, dynamic and dramatic artwork by the wonderfully talented Staz Johnson, we bring you an authentic adaptation of Stoker’s masterpiece in this full color graphic novel, for a reading experience you will never forget.

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"I went down into the vaults. There lay the Count!He was either dead or asleep, I could not say which - for the eyes were open and stony but without the glassiness of death."

About the Author

Bram Stoker was born in Dublin, Ireland, and is best known for being the author of Dracula.Jason Cobley is an English teacher in the East of England. He is also a proficient comic book writer.Staz Johnson is best known for his work on 2000AD in the UK. He lives in Sheffield.James Offredi colored A Christmas Carol for Classical Comics, as well as being a regular artist on Doctor Who.Clive Bryant is the founder of Classical Comics.

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