The Arctic Incident: The Graphic Novel

Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novels #2

by Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin (Adaptor), Giovanni Rigano (Illustrator)

Artemis Fowl, the brilliant teenage criminal mastermind created by author Eoin Colfer, returns for another adventure in The Arctic Incident, Book Two of this exciting new series. Colfer's mythical world, which features a secret underground community populated by fairies, satyrs, trolls, and gnomes who frequently find themselves at odds with the above-ground humans, offers a perfect blend of humor, magic, fantasy, and conflict.

In the first book of the series, Artemis battled both the underground inhabitants and Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon fairy police force. He also lost his beloved father, who is assumed to be dead. Now, after receiving a mysterious video email, Artemis finds himself in need of help from his recent enemies. The video shows a man bearing a striking resemblance to Artemis's father, sitting in the wasteland of arctic Russia. Artemis sets off to rescue the man, but first he must enlist some magical assistance.

Down in the underground world, chaos has arisen. An unknown traitor has stolen forbidden weapons and armed a horde of trolls, setting them loose to wreak havoc on the citizens. Clues lead Captain Holly Short straight to Artemis, and she exacts a small bit of revenge by kidnapping him, just as he once kidnapped her. But soon she learns that Artemis isn't behind the chaos, and if she's to have any hope of stopping it, she will need his help. As a result, these onetime adversaries must now join forces -- a mix that proves to be both charming and volatile.

Colfer has combined the magical appeal of Rowling's Harry Potter series with a fantasy world reminiscent of Tolkien's. By stirring a few intriguingly conflicted characters and lots of nonstop action into the mix, he's created a winning recipe guaranteed to keep young readers glued to the pages for hours. (Beth Amos)

Genres: Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Comics, Young Adult, Fiction, Adventure, Science Fiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 6, 2009

About the author

Eoin Colfer (pronounced Owen) was born in Wexford on the South-East coast of Ireland in 1965, where he and his four brothers were brought up by his father and mother, who were both educators.

He received his degree from Dublin University and began teaching primary school in Wexford. He has lived and worked all over the world, including Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Italy. After the publication of the Artemis Fowl novels, Eoin retired from teaching and now writes full time. He lives in Ireland with his wife and two children.

Reviews

[x · Rating 1 out of 5]

On a rate of one to ten, with ten being You were fantastic, {whoever gets that, I love you} and one being You're Dolores Umbridge, this book was a negative ten. But unfortunately, you can't rate a book in negatives, so I'm giving it the least possible - 1 star.

Why? WHY? This was the worst graphic novel ever, that's why. Honestly, I loved the novel. And so I was totally excited that there was a graphic novel.

...and then I read it.

What's wrong with this?

Numbero Uno: is a graphic novel. You are supposed to show the actions. You're not supposed to write it. For instance, if Butler hands Artemis his laptop, you're supposed to show him handing the laptop, not just effing say it! It's a graphic novel, for Chrissake! Now, go read some mangas.

Two: Just what is wrong with Artemis' hair? JUST WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT? Scratch that, just what is wrong with his entire body? He's supposed to look more this:

and less this:

And seriously, just what is wrong with his hair?

Three: What's wrong with Butler ? Butler is supposed to look like Vin Diesel, (Or at least, that's what I imagined him to be) not a blond potato with a pea for a head and a steroid neck! Seriously. Butler isn't even blond. His head is shaved bald.

<-- Butler does not look like this.

Four: Why on Earth is Foaly a blue baboon?

He just... he can't look like... like that! *shivers with revulsion* He should look more like this:

Also, where the heck is his tin foil cap?

Five: Mulch Diggums. WTF dude? You know what? I can't even talk about this right now.

Six: Holly. WHUT IS THIS?

WTF is up with this?

Seven: Dude. What happened to paying attention to details, or even having some common sense? Can anyone explain to me why Holly and Artemis are of the same height?

Holly is one meter sans one centimeter tall. That's nearly 3.3 feet. Artemis was thirteen in the book. I seriously doubt he was 3.3 feet too. This is how they were actually:

The whole book was just... ugh!

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the story, but I really don’t like the strange artwork.

[Meegy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Artemis Fowl well over 10 years ago and picked up a Graphic Novel a few weeks ago, OMG still as good as I remember. I do want the novels again though.

[Iris Closetpirate · Rating 4 out of 5]

PB|🇳🇱
3.5 🌟
Vond deze in de uitverkoop van de lokale boekenwinkel dus natuurlijk was het een deel 2. Maar graphic novels zijn ideaal om mee te nemen in de sauna.

Ondanks dat ik deel 1 niet gelezen had en ik niks van deze serie/wereld wist kon ik er prima inkomen. Ik ben niet echt de doelgroep maar t was grappig en spannend genoeg en heb me prime vermaakt.

[Vikas · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Arctic Incident was the second book in Artemis Fowl series and its the second part in the Graphic Novel series too. Artemis's father is found but is held by russian kidnappers. While Fairies underground are also facing stiff competition from Goblins who are working with humans. Horror! Holly naturally suspects that Artemis is behind everything. But he is not and Comm. Root asks for Artemis's help in uncovering human who's working with Goblins. And Artemis asks for Roots help in freeing his father. And the adventure begins. Very nice book read the original novels around 3-4 years back and reading the graphic novels now brought back the memories. Do read these books are fun.

I have always loved comics, and I hope that I will always love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics or Diamond Comics or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on the international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I Love comics to bit, may comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.

[Kelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good graphic version of the novel. It has been a while since I read them, so seeing them again was a nice reminder.

[Nikky3 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is not my favorit Artimus novel, I liked the graphic novel better because it felt faster paced and somehow more relatable. Meh.

[Timothy Luken · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was not a huge fan of this graphic novel for one reason, if you are going to have the pictures depicting the actions of the story then you do not have to write it out as well. I have read many graphic novels growing up that have done exactly the opposite of what this novel does and enjoyed it much more. I do like the story however, as it reminds me of my childhood when I read these books growing up. Artemis must join forces with the fairies against the goblins if he wants to save his father. Being one of the only humans who knows about such creatures he must rely on those close to him such as his seem to be bodygaurd and his family and friends back home. HE is a wiz kid who doesn't respect anyone (as we see first hand in the book) as he believes he is too smart to respect others. The illustrations were neat, depicting the story in a sort of "snapshot" action. I would recommend this for 4th or 5th graders as it is a decent read with or without the pictures. I would recommend this for kids interested in the fantasy aspect of reading. It tells the heart warming story of a boy looking for his father, with a bunch of action and fantasy on the side!

[Stacey Kym · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident' was A LOT BETTER than the first in the graphic series! First, I believe it captured a lot more of the major action, it captured Artemis more correctly and it was just the CORRECT way to represent the novel series in a comic.
In this graphic instalment, Artemis Fowl learns that his lost father, Artemis Fowl Senior, is really alive and held hostage somewhere in Russia, he goes all out to plot his return.
This was a really pivotal moment for Artemis in the novel as we learn his more softer, vulnerable side which was really what made me fall in love with him and the series! A pictures captured the moments well enough for the important emotions to shine through, and that is what I really enjoyed. Like the previous instalment, I hated how the characters looked! So freaking scary!
Congratulations to Eoin Colfer on publishing the SECOND instalment in the graphic series!

[Mikana · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! I love this set of graphic novels. Okay, so I already loved the Artemis Fowl books, but this is one of the best animated novels with bright, vibrant colours. This is great for young kids to older - little violence, no gore or sexual content. I loved this book and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Stellabella · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was cracking up laughing at the drawings of the characters-SO not how I see them in my head! :P

[Stina Liffner]

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[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

“By the age of thirteen, our subject, Artemis Fowl, was showing signs of an intellect greater than that of any human since Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart….So even though his involvement with the goblin uprising during his fourteenth year was to be traumatic, terrifying, and dangerous; it was probably the best thing that could have happened. At least he spent some time outdoors and got to meet some new people.”
“It’s a pity most of them were trying to kill him.” (From a report compiled by: Dr. J. Argon, B. Psych, for the LEP Academy files. Artemis Fowl: A Psychological Assessment)
This entertaining introduction paints a broad canvas for anyone who might not have read any of Eoin Colfer’s other Artemis Fowl works. This interesting and clever character gets into all kinds of trouble with his brilliant schemes and rude ways.
This interesting world the reader is dropped into is full of sprites and elves and dwarves and goblins and bad guys too. Oh but the real mystery is why someone needs to smuggle “human batteries. Crude, inefficient, and an environmental disaster. Twelve crates of them, right here.” Who is working with the B’wa Kell and why? What can be done to stop the smuggling?
This is a beautifully put together work, there are very few fully colored graphic novels out there but The Arctic Incident is one. Though fans of the other Artemis Fowl works probably will not appreciate this different format I suggest anyone who is more of a visual learner who might not otherwise enjoy reading. Eoin Colfer’s works are great from middle school up. The reading is easy but the action, humorous word play, and cleverness/deviousness of the main character appeal to older teens as well.
Eoin Colfers works are New York Times best-sellers, to learn more about his other works and find similar works or prequels and sequels of this visit his new (as of 2008) It’s Pronounced Owen! Site: http://eoincolfer.com/

[Joey Brockert · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second in the series. It seems that Artemis is really not such a bad criminal. He does have a very independent stripe and he exhibits a very arrogant attitude towards the adults he deals with.
He is attending school. He is able to see his way to being there because there is not much else he could be doing to find and save his father. Then, he gets the message about his father. He does not even hardly say goodbye, he is just gone on his adventure to the arctic, by way of the Lower Elevation. It was a bit unbelievable in what happened and how people acted, but over all it was a wonderful story. You could feel that Artemis was growing up and becoming a better person.

[Luminea · Rating 2 out of 5]

I LOVE the Artemis fowl series but the graphic novels can’t even compare to the novel. For graphic novel adaptations, I usually overlook the art style but for these ones, the storytelling and how the book was adapted just wasn’t good and done very poorly. Good graphic novels don’t need a narration box in almost every panel because they SHOW what is happening and what the characters are thinking or feeling. The new one which is adapted by Michael Moreci and illustrated by Stephen Gilpin is A LOT better.

[Emma · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm usually not to picky about my books, but this one I dnf it because i just got bored with it. But then i picked it up again, and magically it was interesting again! So, I liked it in the beginning, where they had the fairies, and Artemis Fowl was blamed for the crimes, and I liked the battle, too. I thought it was really interesting and I couldn't put it down. But, then, it got boring right after the battle. I put it down for around two weeks and read a new book. I'm still trying to decide whether I should continue the trilogy...I think I will read the back and decide then.

[Hannah Belyea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone is arming trolls and letting them loose, and Holly is certain Artemis II is once again involved - until he proves his innocence, instead striking a deal: he will find the true culprit, if they will help rescue his father from the mafia! Rigano and Lamanna bring the next Artemis Fowl book to life in another entertaining adaptation, perfectly capturing the wit and dark charm of the novels on every page. Can Holly and Artemis find common ground in time to save those they care for?

[Dippit! with E.S.Jennette · Rating 2 out of 5]

Artemis is tired of the semantics of school and knows that he is smarter than everyone there. He is taking therapy, but he is just doing it for his mother's sake.

Artemis is on a mission to find his father, who he thinks is frozen in the Arctic.

Artemis gets help from Butler as well as Koboi Opal on this mission. Artemis is unable to locate his father but thinks he knows where he is.

After the mission, when back to school, his therapist thinks that this experience has changed him, but it hasn't at the end of the day.

[laurel [the suspected bibliophile] · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining and an awesome adaptation of my favorite book in the Artemis Fowl series.

Mulch Diggums is really funny (and very well drawn) and there's a bit of Butler and Holly's interaction that I think comes through a bit more here than it did on page (which was quite nice). Artemis, as always, is an insufferable twit, but luckily he's supported by a fantastic cast of characters.

[Beckiezra · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5, I like and dislike the main characters and the art isn’t something I love, but it was an interesting story and I was happy to see the fairies seem to be part of the series, they just became less likable. I’ll still check out the other graphic novels in the series but it’s not making me interested in reading the original books.

[Karin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eoin Colfer's content is great, but the illustration style just spoils so much for me I can barely stand it. The style is gritty and dark and doesn't match Eoin's lighthearted writing. It's a real shame for a graphic novel. Do not recommend. I'm waiting for everything to be re-released under the newer illustration style.

[André · Rating 3 out of 5]

A adaptação da história é OK, mas nada demais. O problema com a parte gráfica é que tem mais texto explicativo que a ação retratada como imagem.
Apesar disso, dá pra se divertir e relembrar o livro (que li tem vários anos).

[Ash Tsuji · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book One epilogue hinted at finding Artemis' father, and I was really interested in that storyline. This second book did that, but also had other storylines that weren't as intersting to me. It did, however, develop relationships between characters I didn't expect.

[Robbinette · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think this is great for anyone who likes comics, teenage masterminds, and fairies. I had never heard of Artemis Fowl before coming across this book in a thrift store. It is something I would have really enjoyed if I was a teenager. This would be perfect for the right person.

[Phenix Quick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the book so much! It was kinda Sci-Fi but still very fun, it involved magical creatures like fairies and more. It involves a ton of action so you don't get bored. The book also had a bit of mystery, if you read the book you most likely will enjoy it so, yeah!

[Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Second book in the Artemis Fowl series, graphic novel.
Artemis gets an email from a man in Russia, possibly his father, saying that he has been kidnapped. Artemis rushes off to try to save him but along the way he is stopped by his fairy nemesis, Holly.

There is lots of action and adventure, it is a great series. However, there is something that is lost in the translation to the graphic novel because it is so much more condensed. In addition, some things that could be shown by the illustrations are still spelled out by the text boxes (ex He gave him the brief case - just show it!) I'm also not a huge fan of these particular illustrations; many of the proportions feel off. Some of them are in regards to the people, like Butler and the size of his head but also the proportions of the fae to the humans seems off to me as well.

I think they could be better but the graphic novel might be a way to get a student excited about reading the series of print novels.

[Gloss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice! The colours are vibrant, the story gets told and each chapter has its own tone. I’ve read other people write that the characters look scary but… well… Artemis & Co. are seriously intimidating! Shouldn’t we be scared of them?

[eesee · Rating 3 out of 5]

— dnf @60%

I’m actually really intrigued by Fowl’s character and would like to read more, but for some reason, I just keep falling asleep every two pages while reading this. Maybe I’ll try the book series sometime.

[Kristy McRae · Rating 5 out of 5]

****On a side note, I got the wrong thing when I put this title in! I listened to the audiobook, instead of reading the graphic novel. :)

I love Artemis. This was an audiobook selection for a family road trip, and it was a hit for the whole family!