Post by Charlynn on Jul 12, 2011 12:59:49 GMT -5
Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood (A Graphic Novel)
~ by: Tony Lee, Sam Hart, and Artur Fujita
Lee, Hart, and Fujita's adaptation of the classic Robin Hood tale comes complete with all the traditional trappings – a man of title becomes an outlaw, and, with his band of men, robs from the rich to feed the poor and helps to return the rightful monarch to the throne – but includes additional details to add depth as well. And there is something for every reader, boy or girl. There is action and adventure, love, friendship, and even a touch of the supernatural. Unfortunately, though, the illustrations are not as entertaining as the text. In fact, by the illustrations alone, the characters are indistinguishable, dense and darkly hued chaos, though the somber colors do reflect the story's setting of the Dark Ages, and all of the various shades of green bring to mind Sherwood Forest. For a graphic novel, though, the graphics are certainly disappointing.
3 out of 5 Stars
~ by: Tony Lee, Sam Hart, and Artur Fujita
Lee, Hart, and Fujita's adaptation of the classic Robin Hood tale comes complete with all the traditional trappings – a man of title becomes an outlaw, and, with his band of men, robs from the rich to feed the poor and helps to return the rightful monarch to the throne – but includes additional details to add depth as well. And there is something for every reader, boy or girl. There is action and adventure, love, friendship, and even a touch of the supernatural. Unfortunately, though, the illustrations are not as entertaining as the text. In fact, by the illustrations alone, the characters are indistinguishable, dense and darkly hued chaos, though the somber colors do reflect the story's setting of the Dark Ages, and all of the various shades of green bring to mind Sherwood Forest. For a graphic novel, though, the graphics are certainly disappointing.
3 out of 5 Stars