Faust

by Classics Illustrated (Adaptor), Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Norman Nodel (Artist)

In sixteenth-century Germany there lived a learned man who was respected by the people in all the hills and valleys around. His name was Dr. Faust. But Faust despaired of all his knowledge. He longed for a different life, fuller than the one he had known. At last he made a pact with the Devil. If once Faust could find such joy in a moment to wish it to last, he would be doomed to eternal damnation.

52 pages, Paperback

First published September 12, 1987

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

[Trico Lutkins · Rating 1 out of 5]

Usually I read these as a fast and easy way to introduce me to the source material. However, this version drops the ball. It glosses over a lot, it leaves stuff out, and it doesn't really do well illustrating the story.

I would NOT recommend.

[StrictlySequential · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fifth star is completely reliant on the end-notes which help this condensed version make better sense as a complete story and frame and explain where it stood within the historical timeline of Faust mythology.

[Paxton Holley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad. I enjoyed it. Especially the first part. When it covers Part II of Faust it sort of loses me.