The Time Machine: The Graphic Novel

by Lewis Helfand (Adapter), H.G. Wells, Rajesh Nagulakonda (Illustrator)

What would you do if you could travel in time?

An intrepid adventurer, known simply as the Time Traveller, meets his friends for dinner one night. During the conversation, he baffles them with his wild ideas about moving forwards or backwards in time. His claims are met with disbelief. Even when he proves his theory with a real-life experiment, his associates simply claim that he is a trickster - a magician. Yet, a week later, he enthralls his acquaintances yet again. He tells a story so unbelievable that it can't be true... or can it?

The Time Traveller's tale tells of our courageous explorer's discoveries in another time. Does he find intelligence and technology beyond his wildest dreams? Or is the world filled with dreaded monsters? There's only one way to find out...

Genres: Graphic Novels, Classics, Graphic Novels Comics, Science Fiction

72 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2010

About the author

The creator and writer of Wasted Minute and 4320, Lewis Helfand is a freelance writer whose comic book credits include the graphic novels Kim, A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, and The Time Machine for Campfire Comics and the monthly mini-comic The Adventures of Roxy Riley for East Coast Biker Magazine.

His past credits include weekly columns for AskMen.com and InsideHoops.com, as well as monthly features for Exposed Magazine and Rockstar Magazine. Other recent clips include articles for American Health & Fitness, Renaissance Magazine, Computer Bits Magazine, Vicious Magazine, The Funny Papers of Philadelphia, ClubPlanet.com, Food-Writing.com, and Modvox.com.

Reviews

[A. Raca · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5 🌟

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is possible I could be bias with this one as I am a Time Machine and H.G. Wells fan, but then again I think it is safe to say this is one of my new favourite ones regardless of that. The story is a great one and you can’t go wrong with a story like that, but you can go wrong in re-telling and I did not experience that at all with this adaptation.

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[Kent Kirker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Let me preface this by saying my rating isn't about the story itself but rather the art style, and the choice of lettering. The story itself I love. It is my favorite of Welles', and one of my favorites of all-time. However, I need to dock a star for the wishy-washy art style, and muted pallet. I also have to dock a star for length (it was to short in my opinion), and the Times New Roman-ish lettering. Whoever, basically just used a typeface/font that looks really lazily placed in the dialogue bubbles and boxes.

[Elysa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to love this graphic novel, but there wasn't anything special about it to me. I enjoy adaptations when they become something new and add something powerful to the original. This story is just a short version of "The Time Machine." The images and colors take some of the creepiness out of the story, and the characters' faces are strange. This graphic novel was simply okay to me. I didn't hate it, but I didn't really like it either.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this during one of my classes "Free Read Friday" afternoons. It isn't a long read. Just a graphic novel adaptation of the classic novel of the same name. Slightly different--not anything spectacular or life changing.

[Mitch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this!! The illustrations, beginning with the front cover, and throughout every page, dazzled me. I was fully immersed, excited, and transported while reading this book. I bought it to read and to pass along to my nephew. I think he will also really enjoy it. I am so excited to have learned about this Campfire imprint, and I will look for more from their Classics collection. (The book references their website www.campfire.co.in , so I will be checking that out to find more). What a great idea - to illustrate the Classics! Also, the book itself is printed on strong paper, so it feels thick/substantial for a comic book, it is nicely bound, and the cover and pages have such a great feel. It feels like a good, solid comic book to keep or a hardy gift that one could be proud to give. I liked holding it, almost as much as reading it. Thank you, Campfire! Also, their explanation (in the back of the book) about the value of sitting around the campfire and telling stories, and about how we grow when hearing stories, was beautiful.

[Colleen · Rating 1 out of 5]

This story is a good source for a graphic novel, but I wasn't crazy about the style of illustration - it should have been darker and more gritty. I don't think I will get another Campfire adaptation.

[sixthreezy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like these Campfire graphic novels because I can get these classic stories read in under an hour AND have pictures to accompany it!

[A. Mickey Perkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great rendition of The Time Machine. The art is great, and i think it's a great start for anyone wanting to get into classics or graphic novels without starting at the hard ones.

[Christopher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stuck pretty close to the original book. :)

[Srinidhi.R Srinidhi.R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating!!!