Word: graphically
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...Depression-era gangster picture "Road to Perdition" earned over $20 million during its opening weekend, continuing the trend of successful movie adaptations of non-superhero graphic novels. Last year's quirky "Ghost World," based on the Dan Clowes book, and "From Hell," the Jack-the-Ripper story by Alan Moore, both became box-office hits. Originally published in 1998 by the DC Comics imprint Paradox Press, "Road to Perdition" (304 pp.; $13.95), written by Max Allan Collins and drawn by Richard Piers Rayner, has been reprinted to coincide with the release of the movie, directed by Sam Mendes and starring...
...most surprising and satisfying difference between the book and movie comes from discovering how the same story yields two different, but equally fascinating themes. Collins' heavily Catholic graphic novel deals more with the nature of sin and redemption. O'Sullivan Sr. lights a church candle for each of the men he kills, and goes to confession diligently. Tom Hanks' movie version has clearly resigned himself to damnation. Taking a more Protestant approach to salvation, he strives to keep Michael Jr. from following his father's violent path. David Self's screenplay alters the story in clever ways to bring...
...Road to Perdition," the graphic novel, can be found at any comicbook store, and also regular bookstores. Be aware that Max Collins has also done a non-graphic novelization of the movie...
...novel of Hong Kong, begins with a map; two actually. Unless the book in question is Treasure Island, this is rarely a good sign. A map sends a warning signal that what lies ahead may be so complicated that readers will be unable to keep their bearings without graphic aids. But this is a book that seeks to map the heart of a city. In its geography lies its spirit. Stretching over seven decades, and narrated by three different characters, Lanchester's novel tells the story of Hong Kong: its murky past, its riotous rise, its uncertain present. Lanchester paints...
...goes strictly for realism, using a fine pen to get all the details. You can even read the menu board behind the coffee counter. Angles, framing, and pace are all, for better or worse, at the service of the characters and story. While he may not win awards for graphic innovation, Tomine has a real talent for easy comix storytelling...