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The Stand: Graphic Novels #2
L'ombra dello scorpione, Vol. 2: Incubi Americani
Mentre Captain Trips miete le ultime vittime, esaurendo il suo sinistro corso, i sopravvissuti all’epidemia sono alle prese con una nuova realtà, fatta di morte e distruzione. Il quattro di luglio, giorno in cui l’America festeggia la liberazione dalla tirannide, tutti gli attori conoscono i rispettivi copioni: Lloyd Henreid è intrappolato in un carcere di massima sicurezza, circondato dai cadaveri in putrefazione degli altri detenuti.
Frances Goldsmith e Harold Lauder, strana coppia in una cittadina del Maine, finiscono per stringere un patto di alleanza. Larry Underwood e Rita Blakemoor si accorgono che il loro futuro non è nella folle bolgia di New York.
Nick Andros pensa a una vita lontano da Shoyo, Arkansas, dei cui ultimi abitanti si è preso amorevole cura. E Randall Flagg, il Tizio in cammino? Be’, lui non si lascia sviare e, attraversando i paesaggi onirici che popolano gli incubi dei superstiti, va a caccia di seguaci che lo aiutino a disegnare un nuovo paesaggio americano. Un nuovo Incubo Americano.
Allora sì che la gente capirà cos’è la tirannide!
Adattato da Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, autore teatrale, cinematografico e televisivo di successo (Big Love), e illustrato da Mike Perkins (Captain America) e Laura Martin (Astonishing X-Men), L’ombra dello scorpione: Incubi americani continua a raccontare, con ritmo incalzante, le oscure vicende di uno dei romanzi più amati del maestro dell’orrore.
Frances Goldsmith e Harold Lauder, strana coppia in una cittadina del Maine, finiscono per stringere un patto di alleanza. Larry Underwood e Rita Blakemoor si accorgono che il loro futuro non è nella folle bolgia di New York.
Nick Andros pensa a una vita lontano da Shoyo, Arkansas, dei cui ultimi abitanti si è preso amorevole cura. E Randall Flagg, il Tizio in cammino? Be’, lui non si lascia sviare e, attraversando i paesaggi onirici che popolano gli incubi dei superstiti, va a caccia di seguaci che lo aiutino a disegnare un nuovo paesaggio americano. Un nuovo Incubo Americano.
Allora sì che la gente capirà cos’è la tirannide!
Adattato da Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, autore teatrale, cinematografico e televisivo di successo (Big Love), e illustrato da Mike Perkins (Captain America) e Laura Martin (Astonishing X-Men), L’ombra dello scorpione: Incubi americani continua a raccontare, con ritmo incalzante, le oscure vicende di uno dei romanzi più amati del maestro dell’orrore.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
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Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
460 books476 followersRoberto Aguirre-Sacasa is an American playwright, screenwriter, and comic book writer best known for his work for Marvel Comics and for the television series Glee, Big Love, Riverdale, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. He is Chief Creative Officer of Archie Comics.
Aguirre-Sacasa grew up liking comic books, recalling in 2003, "My mom would take us out to the 7-Eleven on River Road during the summer, and we would get Slurpees and buy comics off the spinning rack. I would read them all over and over again, and draw my own pictures and stuff."
He began writing for Marvel Comics, he explained, when "Marvel hired an editor to find new writers, and they hired her from a theatrical agency. So she started calling theaters and asking if they knew any playwrights who might be good for comic books. A couple of different theaters said she should look at me. So she called me, I sent her a couple of my plays and she said 'Great, would you like to pitch on a couple of comic books in the works?'"
His first submissions were "not what [they were] interested in for the character[s]" but eventually he was assigned an 11-page Fantastic Four story, "The True Meaning of...," for the Marvel Holiday Special 2004. He went on to write Fantastic Four stories in Marvel Knights 4, a spinoff of that superhero team's long-running title; and stories for Nightcrawler vol. 3; The Sensational Spider-Man vol. 2; and Dead of Night featuring Man-Thing.
In May 2008 Aguirre-Sacasa returned to the Fantastic Four with a miniseries tie-in to the company-wide "Secret Invasion" storyline concerning a years-long infiltration of Earth by the shape-shifting alien race, the Skrulls,and an Angel Revelations miniseries with artists Barry Kitson and Adam Polina, respectively. He adapted for comics the Stephen King novel The Stand.
In 2013, he created Afterlife with Archie, depicting Archie Andrews in the midst of a zombie apocalypse; the book's success led to Aguirre-Sacasa being named Archie Comics' chief creative officer.
Aguirre-Sacasa grew up liking comic books, recalling in 2003, "My mom would take us out to the 7-Eleven on River Road during the summer, and we would get Slurpees and buy comics off the spinning rack. I would read them all over and over again, and draw my own pictures and stuff."
He began writing for Marvel Comics, he explained, when "Marvel hired an editor to find new writers, and they hired her from a theatrical agency. So she started calling theaters and asking if they knew any playwrights who might be good for comic books. A couple of different theaters said she should look at me. So she called me, I sent her a couple of my plays and she said 'Great, would you like to pitch on a couple of comic books in the works?'"
His first submissions were "not what [they were] interested in for the character[s]" but eventually he was assigned an 11-page Fantastic Four story, "The True Meaning of...," for the Marvel Holiday Special 2004. He went on to write Fantastic Four stories in Marvel Knights 4, a spinoff of that superhero team's long-running title; and stories for Nightcrawler vol. 3; The Sensational Spider-Man vol. 2; and Dead of Night featuring Man-Thing.
In May 2008 Aguirre-Sacasa returned to the Fantastic Four with a miniseries tie-in to the company-wide "Secret Invasion" storyline concerning a years-long infiltration of Earth by the shape-shifting alien race, the Skrulls,and an Angel Revelations miniseries with artists Barry Kitson and Adam Polina, respectively. He adapted for comics the Stephen King novel The Stand.
In 2013, he created Afterlife with Archie, depicting Archie Andrews in the midst of a zombie apocalypse; the book's success led to Aguirre-Sacasa being named Archie Comics' chief creative officer.
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October 2, 2018
I recently read and reviewed the first volume of this series and I almost feel like I could copy my review word for word and it would still work here. So far, this series has been a great graphic novel retelling of the King classic!
All of the gory details and nightmare scenarios are coming to life on the page – sometimes even more intense than I imagined. It has also helped me realized how perfect this story is for the graphic novel format.
I will say that while generally I am loving the artwork, there are a few images where the drawings look off and uncomfortable. I think it is mainly in the faces – when they are drawing terrifying faces, it is fine. But when the faces are at rest having a normal discussion, they just seem a bit odd. Not enough to ruin my enjoyment, just an observation.
King fans – if you have read The Stand and have any interest in graphic novels, you really should check this out. If you haven’t read The Stand yet, I would do that first because once you see the images in here, I am not sure your imagination will work for itself on this story.
All of the gory details and nightmare scenarios are coming to life on the page – sometimes even more intense than I imagined. It has also helped me realized how perfect this story is for the graphic novel format.
I will say that while generally I am loving the artwork, there are a few images where the drawings look off and uncomfortable. I think it is mainly in the faces – when they are drawing terrifying faces, it is fine. But when the faces are at rest having a normal discussion, they just seem a bit odd. Not enough to ruin my enjoyment, just an observation.
King fans – if you have read The Stand and have any interest in graphic novels, you really should check this out. If you haven’t read The Stand yet, I would do that first because once you see the images in here, I am not sure your imagination will work for itself on this story.
February 22, 2021
Me encanta el dibujo, muy bien definido y los colores de las viñetas.
La historia continua avanzando, los supervivientes, algunos se han encontrado y cada bando va añadiendo reclutas para sus tropas.
La historia continua avanzando, los supervivientes, algunos se han encontrado y cada bando va añadiendo reclutas para sus tropas.
May 15, 2024
This is the second volume of a very well-done and faithful adaptation of one the most popular novels of the last century. The story is quite well adapted to the graphic novel format, and the (not for the squeamish at times) art advances and enhances the script. It's a different approach than was used for the Dark Tower series but is more successful is some ways. I don't think it should be read -instead of- King's prose, and it doesn't add anything major to the story, but I found it to be a very enjoyable entertainment. The bad guys are especially well done in this volume... Flagg and Harold and, of course, we meet Trashy!
November 6, 2017
I can't believe they can tell a 1000 page book in 5 graphic novels, yet so far, it feels like they are doing the work justice. This is part of the story that is pretty gross. It deals with all the millions of dead people. How strange to be walking around in a dead world basically with simply several thousand people left. That would feel so bizarre.
The art does a good job with the good things and the grotesque part of the story. They don't back off from it. It does the story justice.
I was invested more in the 1st book and I'm still pulled into the plot quickly here. If you ever wanted to read the Stand and 1100 pages is too long for you, this is a great little version to read through. You will get the flavor of the story, at least the first 2 books of the graphic novel. There is still far to travel.
The art does a good job with the good things and the grotesque part of the story. They don't back off from it. It does the story justice.
I was invested more in the 1st book and I'm still pulled into the plot quickly here. If you ever wanted to read the Stand and 1100 pages is too long for you, this is a great little version to read through. You will get the flavor of the story, at least the first 2 books of the graphic novel. There is still far to travel.
October 11, 2012
Picking up where part one left off, American Nightmares further showcases the already established characters dealing with the aftermath of Captain Trips while still introducing new players in the story.
Stu Redman contemplates escape from the CDC while Larry Underwood meets up with another woman as they begin their slow trek out of New York City. We're also thrust back into the life of Frannie Goldsmith as she meets up with Harold Lauder, a childhood friend and next door neighbor. Frannie and Harold decide to head to Vermont and the CDC, trying to find answers to the horrific disease ravaging mankind.
Oh, and The Trashcan Man debuts!
Loved the artwork yet again. Mike Perkins nails a lot of the scenery in New York, especially one of the more tense scenes in the story - the journey through the Lincoln Tunnel. I can still remember how tightly wound I was as Larry made his way through it, bypassing bodies and abandoned vehicles.
Randall Flagg lingers is in this issue as he begins assembling his army. His interactions with Lloyd Henreid were spot on and his sporadic appearances in the nightmares of a select few were creepy and unsettling - just the way I like it!
I'm really enjoying this adaptation and feel it's easily doing my all time favorite novel the justice it deserves. Big things are still yet to come but the crucial scenes that have already happened were executed perfectly - I have no reason to doubt the author and illustrator moving forward.
Stu Redman contemplates escape from the CDC while Larry Underwood meets up with another woman as they begin their slow trek out of New York City. We're also thrust back into the life of Frannie Goldsmith as she meets up with Harold Lauder, a childhood friend and next door neighbor. Frannie and Harold decide to head to Vermont and the CDC, trying to find answers to the horrific disease ravaging mankind.
Oh, and The Trashcan Man debuts!
Loved the artwork yet again. Mike Perkins nails a lot of the scenery in New York, especially one of the more tense scenes in the story - the journey through the Lincoln Tunnel. I can still remember how tightly wound I was as Larry made his way through it, bypassing bodies and abandoned vehicles.
Randall Flagg lingers is in this issue as he begins assembling his army. His interactions with Lloyd Henreid were spot on and his sporadic appearances in the nightmares of a select few were creepy and unsettling - just the way I like it!
I'm really enjoying this adaptation and feel it's easily doing my all time favorite novel the justice it deserves. Big things are still yet to come but the crucial scenes that have already happened were executed perfectly - I have no reason to doubt the author and illustrator moving forward.
March 29, 2016
Adding to the characters they got right - Harold Lauder.
This installment really amped up the creep factor. We are seeing how all the loss is actually affecting people. How the lack of society is actually a scary thing. Larry's walk through the tunnel, realizing that every stranger you meet could be a "bad guy", something as small as an infection can kill you. Just a few of the things that the loss of society would bring about.
This installment really amped up the creep factor. We are seeing how all the loss is actually affecting people. How the lack of society is actually a scary thing. Larry's walk through the tunnel, realizing that every stranger you meet could be a "bad guy", something as small as an infection can kill you. Just a few of the things that the loss of society would bring about.
February 15, 2020
Good art, as usual. Flagg is a bit more magical than I remembered.
All told, still pretty faithful to the original.
All told, still pretty faithful to the original.
January 9, 2022
En esta segunda parte de Apocalipsis retomamos la historia donde los protagonistas lo dejaron en la primera parte. Una historia que nos recuerda a la situación que vivimos actualmente aunque, afortunadamente, no es tan cruel ni devastadora. La historia engancha y se lee bastante rápido, seguiré con la serie porque quiero ver a dónde lleva a los protagonistas, que son unos auténticos supervivientes.
January 15, 2023
4
Enjoyed this more the second time around!
3.5
This was a pretty cool graphic novel overall, yet it seemed kind of...stale? Unfortunately, I think that after reading The Walking Dead (and other unique/creepy graphic novels -- examples: Locke & Key, Saga), that I've become a little desensitized to/bored with anything that isn't kind of gritty and disgusting. <-- does that make me crazy? Possibly. Anyways, I felt that this volume was pretty tame. I think that was partially due to the fact that there were many characters introduced, which did not allow for anything super in-depth to occur. I think that in subsequent volumes, the gross factor might be upped, which would probably increase my enjoyment of the series.
I did like the concept of "Captain Trips". I think it feeds into the "government-is-keeping-things-secret" paranoia thing that everyone seems to experience to some degree.
Overall: I will continue because I'm interested to see where this goes and to see whether it gets more ick.
Enjoyed this more the second time around!
3.5
This was a pretty cool graphic novel overall, yet it seemed kind of...stale? Unfortunately, I think that after reading The Walking Dead (and other unique/creepy graphic novels -- examples: Locke & Key, Saga), that I've become a little desensitized to/bored with anything that isn't kind of gritty and disgusting. <-- does that make me crazy? Possibly. Anyways, I felt that this volume was pretty tame. I think that was partially due to the fact that there were many characters introduced, which did not allow for anything super in-depth to occur. I think that in subsequent volumes, the gross factor might be upped, which would probably increase my enjoyment of the series.
I did like the concept of "Captain Trips". I think it feeds into the "government-is-keeping-things-secret" paranoia thing that everyone seems to experience to some degree.
Overall: I will continue because I'm interested to see where this goes and to see whether it gets more ick.
August 22, 2017
Reseña del primer Tomo: Apocalipsis Vol. 1 El capitán trotamundos
Igual que en el primer volumen tenemos una historia terrorífica y voraz. Con ilustraciones que mantienen elaterrador encanto y una gama de colores preciosa.
Al ser el segundo volumen podemos ver más sobre los personajes principales y tenemos, incluso, el debut de un par de ellos...
Lo Mejor: Ese N° 3
Lo Peor: No hay queja hasta ahora.
Sobre los extras... Las portadas alternativas son sencillamente fantásticas y se agradece que fuesen incluidas en la recopilación. Las entrevistas no me parecieron del todo interesantes pero es por la simple razón de que yo soy pésimo dibujante y por tanto tengo poco interés en conocer trucos o procesos sobre dicho arte.
Igual que en el primer volumen tenemos una historia terrorífica y voraz. Con ilustraciones que mantienen el
Al ser el segundo volumen podemos ver más sobre los personajes principales y tenemos, incluso, el debut de un par de ellos...
Lo Mejor: Ese N° 3
Lo Peor: No hay queja hasta ahora.
Sobre los extras... Las portadas alternativas son sencillamente fantásticas y se agradece que fuesen incluidas en la recopilación. Las entrevistas no me parecieron del todo interesantes pero es por la simple razón de que yo soy pésimo dibujante y por tanto tengo poco interés en conocer trucos o procesos sobre dicho arte.
February 27, 2024
Great introduction to the main characters of this Stephen King classic. The artwork is very well done and adds the right amount of creepiness to the images that tell the story.
Except for a couple of moments there is nothing different story wise which makes for a familiar read for those having read the book.
Except for a couple of moments there is nothing different story wise which makes for a familiar read for those having read the book.
November 13, 2021
En este segundo volumen del cómic de la novela de Stephen King, Apocalipsis, la trama continua donde se quedó la primera novela, veremos como los supervivientes emprenden su viaje a un lugar mejor y como algunos se encuentran por el camino y continuan el viaje juntos.
Las ilustraciones de Mike Perkins y Laura Martin siguen siendo impresionantes.
Las ilustraciones de Mike Perkins y Laura Martin siguen siendo impresionantes.
February 5, 2020
We are really rolling now. Thus far we have met all the titular characters" Stu, Harold, The Dark Man, Mother Abigail and more. Each character is finding their place in this narrative.
How is it going to play out?
From the drama and dialog, we know that some of the characters, namely Nadine and Harold are a little broken, a little off. They don't feel the comfort that they should in the presence of Mother Abigail. They feel fear, anxiety, and anger.
As it follows the story of the novel The Stand very closely, we are getting set up in Boulder. Getting rid of bodies, counting heads, and getting the power-up. I enjoyed the scene building here, it is drawn and written tension. We know something is going to happen, we just don't know what.
And, the dark man is always there like a toothache or a sore. Slowly festering in the minds of the townsfolk.
An excellent second chapter of this fantastic story.
How is it going to play out?
From the drama and dialog, we know that some of the characters, namely Nadine and Harold are a little broken, a little off. They don't feel the comfort that they should in the presence of Mother Abigail. They feel fear, anxiety, and anger.
As it follows the story of the novel The Stand very closely, we are getting set up in Boulder. Getting rid of bodies, counting heads, and getting the power-up. I enjoyed the scene building here, it is drawn and written tension. We know something is going to happen, we just don't know what.
And, the dark man is always there like a toothache or a sore. Slowly festering in the minds of the townsfolk.
An excellent second chapter of this fantastic story.
July 25, 2010
I don't know what's going on, but the universe thinks it's necessary that my two favorite books, Ken Follett's "Pillars of the Earth" and Stephen King's "The Stand," find new life in different media. And I'm really digging that the two clearly-done-for-my-benefit projects are happening simultaneously.
After watching the first installment of "Pillars" and having my preordered-for-months copy of "Soul Survivors" finally land on my doorstep this week, I figured it was time to crack open "American Nightmares." And, Jesus Christ, I'm glad I came to that decision in the daylight because some of the illustrations (like Larry and Rita's jaunt through the Lincoln Tunnel, which is just as awful in pictures as it was with only King's description to go by) are just... well, graphic. But brilliant. And painstakingly detailed.
Most of what I said in my review for "Captain Tripps" is probably going to be applicable to every book in this series. Which isn't a bad thing: It just means that I don't have anything new to add. I'm still smitten with this new presentation of a novel I love to bits.
But, God, when they set out to make the readers fall in love with Frannie at first sight, they really, really nailed it. She was never my favorite character in either the original story or its own bout with the miniseries treatment, but there is just something irresistible about her as a character in a graphic novel.
After watching the first installment of "Pillars" and having my preordered-for-months copy of "Soul Survivors" finally land on my doorstep this week, I figured it was time to crack open "American Nightmares." And, Jesus Christ, I'm glad I came to that decision in the daylight because some of the illustrations (like Larry and Rita's jaunt through the Lincoln Tunnel, which is just as awful in pictures as it was with only King's description to go by) are just... well, graphic. But brilliant. And painstakingly detailed.
Most of what I said in my review for "Captain Tripps" is probably going to be applicable to every book in this series. Which isn't a bad thing: It just means that I don't have anything new to add. I'm still smitten with this new presentation of a novel I love to bits.
But, God, when they set out to make the readers fall in love with Frannie at first sight, they really, really nailed it. She was never my favorite character in either the original story or its own bout with the miniseries treatment, but there is just something irresistible about her as a character in a graphic novel.
February 5, 2014
Second installment of The Stand in graphic format. Am really loving this series/format. So far most of the characters and scenes have played out almost like I imagined them to be when I was reading the the actual book. The only person who hasn't quite fit the look for me has been Harold Lauder. He seems like a middle-aged, beer bellied guy instead of a teenager. And why does he also seem to resemble Stephen King?
Anyway, so far so good. Cannot wait to read the rest of the books.
Anyway, so far so good. Cannot wait to read the rest of the books.
January 9, 2011
This is a solid adaptation of a classic, that I would recommend to not just fans of the source material, but of the graphic novel format itself. The artwork is gorgeous and ghoulish and truly serves the narrative. While never my favourite King novel (which firmly puts me in a minority I know), I am definitely enjoying this graphical representation of a story that informed my early reading life.
September 10, 2016
Oh, by the Angel!
Una perfecta continuación para un primer tomo espectacular, esta continuación es incluso mejor aún, estoy fascinada. La historia es muy adictiva.
Una perfecta continuación para un primer tomo espectacular, esta continuación es incluso mejor aún, estoy fascinada. La historia es muy adictiva.
December 30, 2016
The second in the graphic novel adaptation of The Stand.
While learning what happens with Nick, Stu, Frannie, Lloyd, and Larry, we get introduced to Rita, Harold, and Trashcan Man. Everything that I remember being annoyed about by Rita and Harold comes through in this version. They are wonderfully written characters that I know would drive me crazy in real life and that all comes through in the pages. I understand the frustrations of Larry and Frannie with Rita and Harold, respectively. Trashcan Man is his own creation that I think the introduction spells out why he is a fan favorite, even though he is so very destructive.
This book covered the idea of being trapped in many different variations from Stu being stuck in Stovington to Lloyd being stuck in prison to Larry and Rita being stuck in the pitch black darkness of the Lincoln Tunnel. These were all terrifying situations.
I'm now sad that I'm waiting for the third book to arrive in the mail before I can continue on with reading this series. Next week I can get back to it!
While learning what happens with Nick, Stu, Frannie, Lloyd, and Larry, we get introduced to Rita, Harold, and Trashcan Man. Everything that I remember being annoyed about by Rita and Harold comes through in this version. They are wonderfully written characters that I know would drive me crazy in real life and that all comes through in the pages. I understand the frustrations of Larry and Frannie with Rita and Harold, respectively. Trashcan Man is his own creation that I think the introduction spells out why he is a fan favorite, even though he is so very destructive.
This book covered the idea of being trapped in many different variations from Stu being stuck in Stovington to Lloyd being stuck in prison to Larry and Rita being stuck in the pitch black darkness of the Lincoln Tunnel. These were all terrifying situations.
I'm now sad that I'm waiting for the third book to arrive in the mail before I can continue on with reading this series. Next week I can get back to it!
May 28, 2023
Apocalipsis 2
We continue to see the people that survived and some of them start moving, most start with the dream of Randall Flagg, and one with the old lady. And Trashman appears, Yeeey.
Continuamos con la presentación de personajes, algunos empiezan a moverse, la mayoría a soñar con Flagg y uno con Madre Abigail. Viene lo interesante, Oh y apareció Trashman, Yeey.
3.5 stars
We continue to see the people that survived and some of them start moving, most start with the dream of Randall Flagg, and one with the old lady. And Trashman appears, Yeeey.
Continuamos con la presentación de personajes, algunos empiezan a moverse, la mayoría a soñar con Flagg y uno con Madre Abigail. Viene lo interesante, Oh y apareció Trashman, Yeey.
3.5 stars
December 25, 2015
5 stars
Graphic novel of The Stand? Yes please!!
Loved it, loved it, loved it! Have the 3rd to read and already know I have to pick up the other 4.
Guess I know what I'm getting in the next few weeks.
Graphic novel of The Stand? Yes please!!
Loved it, loved it, loved it! Have the 3rd to read and already know I have to pick up the other 4.
Guess I know what I'm getting in the next few weeks.
April 9, 2016
4.5 Stars
Another fantastic graphic novel series, based upon one of my favorite novels.
Another fantastic graphic novel series, based upon one of my favorite novels.
February 9, 2024
Still in the good bits! I like how they did the Lincoln Tunnel sequence -- though I think they could have lingered longer on the evening before their journey where Frannie and Harold listen to records, which is oddly my favorite moment in the book.
The introduction has two terrible typos, which like. Guys. Come on.
The introduction has two terrible typos, which like. Guys. Come on.
April 17, 2012
'The Stand' is one of my all-time favorite books and I have read it many times. I also love comic books so when I saw that Marvel had serialized the story into comic book form it was a no-brainer. The art work is fantastic and the authors have hewed very close to the story line. One thing, though, is that having seen - again, multiple times - the ABC mini-series, I find myself looking at the characters in the comic and thinking, No, that's not right. Stu Redman is Gary Sinise!
Still quite enjoyable, though.
Still quite enjoyable, though.
July 30, 2017
La escena del túnel, crucial en la historia, fue adaptada maravillosamente, supieron captar la desesperación de Larry. Randall Flagg, uno de los personajes más carismáticos y poderosos del universo King, tiene una caracterización muy interesante: le encuentro cierta reminiscencia física con Sheridan, de la serie, pero tratan de pintarlo más oscuro a la manera de Dark Tower. Interesante adaptación.
December 4, 2017
one of the best graphic novels I read. This volume is based on the mimiddle part of Stephen King's novel "The Stand". In the original book, this part was thw best part in huge novel. I will recommend the graphic novel to anyone. Also, the people who is intimidated by the length of The Stand can easily read these graphic novels.
April 3, 2017
The Good vs. Evil thing was interesting. I just don't "get" this kind of story. Not for me.
January 5, 2018
Loved it! It might be time for a re-read of The Stand, but I'll wait until after flu season!
May 10, 2020
Español / English
Segunda entrega de la adaptación a novela gráfica de The Stand. Este segmento abarca desde que El Capitán Trotamundos ya está instalado y destruyó la civilización, hasta el comienzo del viaje hacia Tía Abigail. La trama avanza mucho más rápido que en la primer entrega y noté que eliminaron algunas cosas que claramente valía la pena quitar. Sin embargo, creo que la escena del túnel en Nueva York demuestra las cosas que no me gustan de esto, y este disgusto es más bien personal, ya que en realidad fue un trabajo excelente, manteniendo el suspenso y los colores utilizados fueron una excelente decisión. Sin embargo, para mí la escena pierde toda su eficacia al ilustrarla. En el libro, el punto de estar en el túnel en la oscuridad era meterte en la cabeza e imaginar todo lo que Larry se imagina: esos monstruos listos para atacar. Al estar ilustrados pierden su eficacia, para mí.
En general una buena adaptación, como el primer tomo.
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So this second volume takes off where we left the first one. We start when the virus has already destroyed humankind civilization, and it finishes when we start the trip to Abigail's. The pace is much faster than in the last tome, and I noted that some elements that would've been messy to transfer to this medium were omitted, so cheers for that. But I can't help but point out what doesn't work for me, and the perfect example is the New York tunnel scene. The whole point in the book is to imagine along with larry all the horrors that might be hiding in the dark, and feel that claustrophobic terror. But once they are drawn, it loses all effectiveness for me. And I mean, the whole scene is drawn masterfully, but I just don't get the same experience in this format.
Anyway, a really nice continuation.
Segunda entrega de la adaptación a novela gráfica de The Stand. Este segmento abarca desde que El Capitán Trotamundos ya está instalado y destruyó la civilización, hasta el comienzo del viaje hacia Tía Abigail. La trama avanza mucho más rápido que en la primer entrega y noté que eliminaron algunas cosas que claramente valía la pena quitar. Sin embargo, creo que la escena del túnel en Nueva York demuestra las cosas que no me gustan de esto, y este disgusto es más bien personal, ya que en realidad fue un trabajo excelente, manteniendo el suspenso y los colores utilizados fueron una excelente decisión. Sin embargo, para mí la escena pierde toda su eficacia al ilustrarla. En el libro, el punto de estar en el túnel en la oscuridad era meterte en la cabeza e imaginar todo lo que Larry se imagina: esos monstruos listos para atacar. Al estar ilustrados pierden su eficacia, para mí.
En general una buena adaptación, como el primer tomo.
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So this second volume takes off where we left the first one. We start when the virus has already destroyed humankind civilization, and it finishes when we start the trip to Abigail's. The pace is much faster than in the last tome, and I noted that some elements that would've been messy to transfer to this medium were omitted, so cheers for that. But I can't help but point out what doesn't work for me, and the perfect example is the New York tunnel scene. The whole point in the book is to imagine along with larry all the horrors that might be hiding in the dark, and feel that claustrophobic terror. But once they are drawn, it loses all effectiveness for me. And I mean, the whole scene is drawn masterfully, but I just don't get the same experience in this format.
Anyway, a really nice continuation.
November 3, 2020
After a fantastic first delivery, American Nightmares takes a step back and slows down a bit. There are many survivor characters going into different directions (classic apocalyptic narrative), as we deal with the deadly outcome and devastation brought by Captain Trips. Civilization, or at least the USA, is no more.
The art is good but there's a bit that bothers me. Below we have Harold and Frannie, they're supposed to be 16 and 21, respectively, but Harold looks like 50 and she's what? 35?
The art is good but there's a bit that bothers me. Below we have Harold and Frannie, they're supposed to be 16 and 21, respectively, but Harold looks like 50 and she's what? 35?
July 28, 2025
4.5*
Really solid adaptation of a big book. The writers and artists are doing a great job adapting this massive book. We meet many of the antagonists in this volume such as Lloyd, Trashcan Man, and Harold.
Really solid adaptation of a big book. The writers and artists are doing a great job adapting this massive book. We meet many of the antagonists in this volume such as Lloyd, Trashcan Man, and Harold.
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