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Lit Thrawn trilogy books vs. graphic novels?

Discussion in 'Literature' started by Fruit Pastilles, Jan 2, 2015.

  1. Fruit Pastilles

    Fruit Pastilles Jedi Master star 3

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    I just read the Heir to the Empire comic book today, and it was a nice, quick read. Enjoyed it. Would you recommend it over the original book by Timothy Zahn?
     
    Fruit Pastilles, Jan 2, 2015
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  2. Cushing's Admirer

    Cushing's Admirer Chosen One star 7

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    Not really. Comparing a mostly visual adaption to an originally written work is a tricky thing. Personally, I think both have issues but to a degree I enjoy seeing artists' impressions on things but it's jarring when it doesn't fit my own mental imagery which is often.
     
    Cushing's Admirer, Jan 2, 2015
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  3. Jedi Ben

    Jedi Ben Chosen One star 10

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    It's a good adaptation but not better than the book.
     
    Jedi Ben, Jan 2, 2015
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  4. NightWatcher91

    NightWatcher91 Jedi Knight star 2

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    Always enjoyed the book over the graphic novel myself, but to each their own.
     
    NightWatcher91, Jan 2, 2015
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  5. DarthJenari

    DarthJenari Jedi Master star 4

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    Can't think of any comic i'd recommend over its novel counterpart honestly.
     
    DarthJenari, Jan 2, 2015
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  6. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    The comics are best enjoyed as companions to the novels, rather than replacements. They're helpful in visualizing some aspects (though they get several things wrong: Thrawn's unifirm, Pelly's appearance, etc).

    TTT has some great resonance with TPM, as it was illustrated around the time the movie casting was being done. That one particular panel is my favorite part of the whole comic series.

    Oh, and it has @Havac's favorite character too.


    Missa ab iPhona mea est.
     
    GrandAdmiralJello , Jan 2, 2015
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  7. JoinTheSchwarz

    JoinTheSchwarz Former Head Admin star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Tje art is nice, but it just doesn't compare.
     
    JoinTheSchwarz , Jan 2, 2015
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  8. The Supreme Chancellor

    The Supreme Chancellor Jedi Master star 4

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    The comic glosses over some details. I read the comics first before the novels, and I had virtually no understanding of the plot.
     
    The Supreme Chancellor, Jan 3, 2015
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  9. Force Smuggler

    Force Smuggler Chosen One star 7

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    The books. No question.
     
    Force Smuggler, Jan 3, 2015
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  10. mes520

    mes520 Jedi Master star 4

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    I listened to the audiobooks first then I read the graphic novel. Which I'm glad I did, because I felt if I had done it the other way around I would have been confused.
     
    mes520, Jan 3, 2015
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  11. Force Smuggler

    Force Smuggler Chosen One star 7

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    Are the audiobooks of the trilogy unabridged?
    I think so for HTTE 20th Anniversary novel.
     
    Force Smuggler, Jan 3, 2015
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  12. BigAl6ft6

    BigAl6ft6 Chosen One star 8

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    I think in the comic Leia wakes up topless in one panel. In the issue before they arrive at Kashyyyk. I'm not even kidding.
     
    BigAl6ft6, Jan 3, 2015
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  13. Force Smuggler

    Force Smuggler Chosen One star 7

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    Isn't Mara topless in a panel as well?
     
    Force Smuggler, Jan 3, 2015
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  14. BigAl6ft6

    BigAl6ft6 Chosen One star 8

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    Maybe in one of the Last Command issues. The Leia one is for some reason the one I remember (that would be Heir to the Empire issue #3). Because the comic came out when I was 15. Tend to notice those things.
     
    BigAl6ft6, Jan 3, 2015
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