Knights of the Round Table (Classics Illustrated) by Howard Pyle (1-Aug-2009) Paperback

by Classics Illustrated

Adventures of the knights of the round table and their quest to find the Holy Grail.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began life in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’ "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old. Each book contains dedicated theme discussions and study questions to further develop the reader’s understanding and enjoyment of the work at hand.

Genres: Comics

Paperback

First published January 1, 1953

About the author

Classics Illustrated is an American comic book/magazine series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as Les Miserables, Moby-Dick, Hamlet, and The Iliad. Created by Albert Kanter, the series began publication in 1941 and finished its first run in 1969, producing 169 issues. Following the series' demise, various companies reprinted its titles. Since then, the Classics Illustrated brand has been used to create new comic book adaptations.

Reviews

[Michael McGrath · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sanitized but entertaining take & tie in with the classic film

The illustrations are beautiful. Love how the comic captures Kay and Elaine particularly. This was the way i imagined them when i read my Malory. Still, much was left to be desired. A little more Gawain, and something of Morgan le Fay ought to have been included. Mordred is brief, and his backstory nil. i don’t mind that the whole Launcelot-Guenever affair was suppressed, as this was a comic, but something of the inner turmoil and end loyalty and repentence would have made for a compelling story.

[StrictlySequential · Rating 3 out of 5]

15¢ HRN 117 = June 1953 = 2nd printing

Full page extras=
"The Lost Colony"= Croatoan?
"The Liberty Bell"= He "Marshall"ed its retirement.
"Baseball Comes Back"= "Black Sox" doubt tagged out by Wambsganss-!-!-!

[Mickey Bits · Rating 4 out of 5]

This graphic novel adaptation of the King Arthur legend is well done. The adaptors certainly aren't breaking any new ground. The artwork is unremarkable and the writing aimed at fifth graders perhaps. It gets the job done and helps one review the main stories.

[Conan Red · Rating 3 out of 5]

FOR KING AND COUNTRY!!!!!