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Artemis Fowl: Graphic Novel by Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl:
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Once I got past the appearance of Butler, I really enjoyed the comic adaptation of the first Artemis Fowl book. Overall, it did a good job of staying true to the original plot and brought new life to old characters. The Artemis Fowl books are wonderfully descriptive, but it’s still hard to truly imagine Foaly or Haven City. With the exception of Butler, I found all of the characters to be well designed and drawn. My problem with Butler was that I imagine him looking something like Brock Sampson (Venture Brothers) or Race Bannon (Jonny Quest)—a tough, macho bodyguard who still has some sex appeal. Instead, Butler has a giant body and a head that looks tacked on as an afterthought. Honestly, he looks a bit like an alien.
There wasn’t much added content; mostly the value of the book is a chance to see these places as the author intends. It’s been about a year since I last read the books, but I think that if I’d read this right after I read the first novel, I’d feel like there was too much repeat content. Other than the addition of images, it’s pretty much like reading the same story over again. I did feel like I gained a bit of insight into the other characters’ thoughts, but it was at the expense of seeing the inner struggles of Artemis. I didn’t get the same sense of Artemis’ humanity and his struggle to be a criminal while still not wanting to hurt people.
So if you like the Artemis Fowl series, you should definitely pick up this comic. If you’ve always been meaning to read the book though, pick up the novel first and wait for the graphic novel. I think the story is overall more enjoyable in text form, and I would have much rather seen an original Artemis Fowl story in comic form than just a rehash of the first book.
(All my ratings, extras, and parent info still stand from the review of Artemis Fowl)
I love Artemis Fowl, but I haven’t read this yet *I did see some pictures from AFC.com, and Butler was just like WOAH* Not what I expected.
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I’ve heard all sorts of good things about Artemis Fowl–I’ve pretty much been meaning to read the series for the past year…..
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If there is one thing you learn from this site, is that everyone should read Artemis Fowl ^_^ That, and elements of good cover design. (Artemis Fowl British graphic novel cover is better as well, just like the rest of the editions -http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/c/eoin-colfer/artemis-fowl-graphic-novel.htm - I simply find it more interesting.)
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Yes that’s the cover I saw in my local bookstore. I was going to buy it but my sister’s favorite character is Butler and I thought it would be a bit cruel if she saw him ^_^’
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I adore the series Artemis Fowl, I literally fell in love with Artemis and the other characters, I hope that Eoin Colfer writes much more books in that series, because I wold hate to see it end!!! If only this was all real, I wouldn’t be surprised!!
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i just want to know what all the characters lood like :p
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crichoux reply on June 23rd, 2008:
Heh, have you seen the pictures then now? Did you agree with how the artist made them look?
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thomas reply on November 27th, 2008:
no
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pics wer rudish
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fat
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