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Like you, we are passionate about the graphic novel format, and we know how much quality means to you. That's why we only employ top-flight artists to create the full-colour artwork that captures all of the atmosphere, emotion and excitement of the original classical works . We want to give you a thoroughly absorbing reading experience. On top of that, research shows that the complex Elizabethan language used by Shakespeare stops many people from even starting to enjoy his masterful works. So we came up with the solution! Our titles are available in different text versions, all using the same wonderful full colour artwork. Original Text This is the full, unabridged original script - just as the bard intended. This version is ideal for purists, students and for readers who want to experience the unaltered text. British English used for the main story and for the information pages at the back of the book. (We would use American English for the main story if that was originally used by the author). "Here at downthetubes, we think the advance pages from the project look great and Jon Haward has clearly proven the right choice for bring Macbeth to life, successfully accommodating the demands of three different formats with consumate professionalism. Couple that with Nigel's colouring and Classical Comics surely has a winner on its hands. The interpretation Jon's brought to the text is bold and striking and should surely stir some young hearts and minds to take an interest in our beloved Bard of Stratford!" - John Freeman, www.downthetubes.net

 

All hail, Macbeth! that shalt be king hereafter." Fate? Destiny? Or one man's obsession with power? Macbeth is probably the most dramatic of Shakespeare's tragedies. Set in 1040, this spectacular treatment of one of the greatest works of the Bard will give you a brand new and totally fulfilling view of the sheer genius of his story telling. Witchcraft, superstition, murder - it's all here! Featuring stunning artwork, and full of action, atmosphere and intrigue from start to finish; this new graphic novel of The Bard's wonderful tragedy will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

"I’m fascinated by your approach to the play and its language. I find them gripping, dramatic and, although for me the original Shakespeare is always my reason for turning to these plays, I think that what you are doing in illuminating and making perhaps more lucid, especially for young people, is clever and meaningful." Patrick Stewart, Actor


"The idea behind this collection is so simple that I'm surprised that it hasn't been done before. This is an essential purchase for all who want to get to grips with Shakespeare's original play."
Nick Smithson, Sci-Fi-Online.co.uk


"I think Classical Comics could be ushering in a new age of British comics. Buy!"
Terry Hooper, www.ComicBitsOnline.com


"What is particularly good about this series is that there are three different texts available for each of the plays... If I were a literature teacher, I would be finding copies of all of their titles for my students!"
Liz Jones, Children’s author and Cybils nominee panel member