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It is approaching the end of the 19th century, the night after a shooting star is seen streaking through the sky from Mars, a cylinder is discovered on Horsell Common in London. At first, locals approach the cylinder carrying just with a white flag - only to be promptly killed by an all-destroying heat-ray, as the terrifying tentacled invaders emerge. Soon the whole of human civilisation is under threat, as the powerful Martians build gigantic killing machines, tripods that destroy all in their path with gas and burning rays, and gorge on the warm blood of trapped, still-living human prey. The forces of the Earth, however, may prove harder to beat than they at first appear. Mankind fighting back? Or help from something much, much smaller?
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This wonderful series if brought back to life in freshly coloured new UK editions, designed to entrance and engage another generation. Issue 1 of the new series. As collectable, and as readable, as ever. Great for reluctant readers too.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I got my first Classics Illustrated copy of 'The War of the Worlds' when I was six years old, in the 1960's. At the time, I considered it to be a 'comic book', but in modern terms it is a graphic novel in the truest sense of the word. The narrative is lifted directly from the original book and I remember struggling with some of the words at age six. At any rate, I'm sure I was captivated by the amazing artwork.
Everything in this reprint is exactly as I remember. Well, not exactly -- the paper stock is better and the colors are deeper and more vivid. I reread the original 'War of the Worlds' a couple of years ago. This Classics Illustrated version does a surprisingly effective job of capturing the essence of Wells' book. Although I purchased this strictly for the nostalgia, this is a wonderfully executed graphic novel that stands on it's own merits.
Everything in this reprint is exactly as I remember. Well, not exactly -- the paper stock is better and the colors are deeper and more vivid. I reread the original 'War of the Worlds' a couple of years ago. This Classics Illustrated version does a surprisingly effective job of capturing the essence of Wells' book. Although I purchased this strictly for the nostalgia, this is a wonderfully executed graphic novel that stands on it's own merits.
I bought this book for my nine year old son who has a reading level of two years older. I wanted to introduce him to War of the Worlds and I felt this graphic novel style book would be the best option - I was not disappointed. My son loved it.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
We are in 1898 England. Yep we see something happening on the surface of Mars. Later what looks like a meteor comes to earth. Once we realize the significant of the situation (or think we do) Different people approach the situation in different ways. The true story is how the different people meet the situation.
Many people want to equate this story with real potential invasions others as the bad guys vs. the good guys. However from the very first we see that they are the greater (more evolved) intelligence and we are the equivalent of vermin or the ants that are being held under the magnifying glass. From our point of view they seem like cruel creatures, from theirs is indifference. Their way of consuming nourishment is appalling yet look at what and how we eat.
The writing its self is of the time in which Wells lived so the descriptions of our world may seem a little alien to today's younger readers. However, the suspense is still there and the story will hold their attention.
Do not miss the 1953 movie. Even thought it adds more religious overtones it is still pretty much the same story with similar characters. Of course, this one names the narrator and adds a love interest.
The War of the Worlds (Special Collector's Edition)
Many people want to equate this story with real potential invasions others as the bad guys vs. the good guys. However from the very first we see that they are the greater (more evolved) intelligence and we are the equivalent of vermin or the ants that are being held under the magnifying glass. From our point of view they seem like cruel creatures, from theirs is indifference. Their way of consuming nourishment is appalling yet look at what and how we eat.
The writing its self is of the time in which Wells lived so the descriptions of our world may seem a little alien to today's younger readers. However, the suspense is still there and the story will hold their attention.
Do not miss the 1953 movie. Even thought it adds more religious overtones it is still pretty much the same story with similar characters. Of course, this one names the narrator and adds a love interest.
The War of the Worlds (Special Collector's Edition)
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KIDS WILL LOVE IT
MY SON LOVES WAR OF THE WORLDS SO THIS WAS THE BOOK HE WANTED NEVER PUTS IT DOWN
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by A. Passfield
Cool read!
A series not to be missed! I remember these from my youth and am delighted to see them hitting the shelves once more - now enhanced to fabulous quality! Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2009 by Tom
Excellent.
A fantastic representation of one of the true sci-fi classics! Brilliantly drawn with vivid colours and adapted to suit the younger audience. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2009 by Classics Fan
Fab!
This is a fab version of a great book. My sister has seen my copy and is presently trying to convince the Headmaster at her Swiss foreign student school to use them next year! Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2009 by M. P. Baldock
Saw the (new) film, (awful) read the book. (again)...bought this...
and used it in the classroom to see if I could engage some of the less keen class members. Well stone the crows - it did! Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2009 by Alice
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