Synopses & Reviews
A
New York Times bestseller!
With the full permission and cooperation of the Jordan estate, adapted by well-known comics writer Chuck Dixon, The Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel has been hailed as an exciting interpretation of Robert Jordans classic fantasy novel in The Wheel of Time ® series. It features brilliant interior art by Marcio Fiorito and Francis Nuguit, and stunning covers by Jeremy Saliba and Seamus Gallagher. This volume collects issues thirteen to eighteen of the comic book.Rand; his friends Mat, Perrin, and Egwene; the Aes Sedai Moiraine and her Warder, Lan Mandragoran; Thom the gleeman and Nynaeve, the village Wisdom, split into three groups while trying to escape the ancient, dead city of Shadar Logoth, where they are pursued by the deadly Mashadar. A disastrous river crossing leaves Perrin and Egwene on their own—until they meet a mysterious stranger who claims that he and Perrin share a remarkable ability. Meanwhile, Rand and Mat pose as Thoms apprentices as they sail downriver on a cargo ship.
Review
“All of the dialogue is straight out of the book. Dixon is able to make the story flow on the page, without making it feel too dry or wordy. All the characters look like how I might imagine them. Fans of the books will be reminded of the things they enjoyed about the series in the first place.” —Geeks of Doom
“I loved it. I really loved it. This is not just a beautiful visual aid to the story, but a means of being able to enjoy the story in a new way. I eagerly look forward to the next volume.” —Richard Fife on Dragonmount.com
“Dixon and Conley are operating at an extremely high level, making superb storytelling choices not only within the confines of a single issue but when considering the series as a whole. Dixons pacing is impeccable and his narration bang on. Conleys astounding, atmospheric artwork only reinforces Dixons narrative framework. This series continues to impress with its strong storytelling and respectful treatment of Jordans source material. Arguably one of the best comic book adaptations on the shelves today, The Eye of the World is quickly proving itself to be a series of craftsmanship and heart.”—Broken Frontier on The Eye of the World: the Graphic Novel, Volume One
“The series should provide fans of the novels with an enjoyable take on an old favorite and possibly introduce new readers to this fantasy classic.”—The Jersey Journal on The Eye of the World comic book
“The story feels like it was intended for the comic-book medium. That is probably in no small way due to Chuck Dixons hand in this. I hope there are more such top-flight comic-book adaptations of popular fantasy series in the offing.”—ComicCritique on New Spring: the Graphic Novel
About the Author
ROBERT JORDAN was a
New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Washington Post, and Toronto
Globe and Mail bestselling author.
CHUCK DIXON, considered one of the best writers of Batman of the last decade, works closely with the Jordan estate on the Wheel of Time adaptations.
MARCIO FIORITO has illustrated for Anne Elizabeths Pulse of Power, among other works. He was born in Brazil.
FRANCIS NUGUIT is a comic-book illustrator from the Philippines.