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Classics Illustrated Cyrano de Bergerac
This adaptation by celebrated graphic novelist Kyle Baker and writer Peter David presents the tragedy and romance of Rostand's 17th century romance story. Cyrano de Bergerac yearns to confess his love to his cousin Roxanne; he is a talented poet and musician who should have no trouble doing so. Yet his large nose has convinced him that no woman would ever be interested in him. When Cyrano finds that Roxanne is enamored with the handsome Christian de Neuvillette, he offers to use his poetic prowess to help Christian win Roxanne's heart. As the three's lives intertwine throughout the years, Rostand spins a tale of romance and heartbreak that is wonderfully captured by Peter David and Kyle Baker.
First published January 1, 2008
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Peter David
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Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
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January 30, 2025
A gorgeously rendered version of my favorite play. The art is dramatic and expressive and witty, the adaptation & translation are elegant and faithful. Needless to say, the story itself, Rostand's classic, is timeless. This was one of my favorites as a wee little one, and it still is - as evidenced by the tattered remnants of the original edition I flipped through so, so many times. (If anyone wants to buy me a slightly less disintegrating copy for reading, while I keep these barely-intact pages on a shelf somewhere, feel free.)
November 6, 2024
5 stars! I LOVE this play!!
September 23, 2022
These 90s Classics Illustrated graphic novels are all excellent.
This is an adaptation of Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac. I read this play back in high school, and I’ve seen a bunch of the movie adaptations of the play. I love almost all of them. So I love seeing newer adaptations.
This was written by Peter David, and that makes sense since it’s adapted so well from the original play. It’s witty and fun. And Kyle Baker’s art fits the story perfectly. I loved this adaptation. I’ve read the play a couple times, but if I decide to read it again, I may in fact choose to read this adaptation instead. It’s that good.
This is an adaptation of Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac. I read this play back in high school, and I’ve seen a bunch of the movie adaptations of the play. I love almost all of them. So I love seeing newer adaptations.
This was written by Peter David, and that makes sense since it’s adapted so well from the original play. It’s witty and fun. And Kyle Baker’s art fits the story perfectly. I loved this adaptation. I’ve read the play a couple times, but if I decide to read it again, I may in fact choose to read this adaptation instead. It’s that good.
January 8, 2019
WOW. EVERY TIME.
Rostand created a masterpiece that may never be beaten.
I've seen it once (twice?) straight up and once modernized, I've read it in full and now I've read a second graphic adaptation yet I get the same overwhelming pleasure every time.
How many laughs do you get out of the greatest tragedies?
Do any of the greatest comedies illicit these kind of tears?
Cyrano wears both masks of drama equally well with singular panache- the protuberance issuing forth marks the bulls-eye of theater.
I've seen it once (twice?) straight up and once modernized, I've read it in full and now I've read a second graphic adaptation yet I get the same overwhelming pleasure every time.
How many laughs do you get out of the greatest tragedies?
Do any of the greatest comedies illicit these kind of tears?
Cyrano wears both masks of drama equally well with singular panache- the protuberance issuing forth marks the bulls-eye of theater.
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June 19, 2023The art was strange, seemed very dated, but I loved the cut-down version of the play! I guess I will have to practice my French and read the OG.
I would read this in front of some snobby person trying to tell you how to live your life (in the middle of a moral lecture, in any medium) or in front of a dying plant that you forgot to water for a few weeks.
I would read this in front of some snobby person trying to tell you how to live your life (in the middle of a moral lecture, in any medium) or in front of a dying plant that you forgot to water for a few weeks.
November 22, 2016
One of the great stories of all time, ably squeezed into 48 pages by Peter David and Kyle Baker with such panache!
October 16, 2021
Exceptionally well done, especially considering how few pages it is.
February 23, 2023
Tão pequeno, mas, mesmo assim, tão cheio de amor e poesia! Trágico e cômico, indispensável para amantes do teatro e dos quadrinhos. Cores e sombras, cheio de alma e desespero. Arte. E Amor!
October 13, 2020
This is quite seriously a fantastic adaptation. The illustrations are highly stylized, which fits the fanciful and absurd world of Cyrano perfectly. The close-up portraits of emotional turmoil capture the gut-wrenching emotional turmoil of this classic story perfectly.
I've read a few of these classic adaptations and they're often ruined by the length limitations. Hamlet for example is a mess of text blocks and terrible pacing because there's too much content and not enough space to match the emotional turns of the language to illustrations. But this play is short enough that Kyle Baker has space to really match the art to the text. This comic made me appreciate the play so much.
I've read a few of these classic adaptations and they're often ruined by the length limitations. Hamlet for example is a mess of text blocks and terrible pacing because there's too much content and not enough space to match the emotional turns of the language to illustrations. But this play is short enough that Kyle Baker has space to really match the art to the text. This comic made me appreciate the play so much.
September 14, 2016
Loved this refreshing review of an old classic from my high school drama days.
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