Synopses & Reviews
Two Christmas classics in a gorgeous graphic novel retelling! You may know the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future from Charles Dickens' beloved tale, A Christmas Carol, but did you know this is not Dickens' only ghost story? This edition of Classics Illustrated Deluxe presents A Christmas Carol together with another one of Dickens' treasures, Mugby Junction, which also features elements of the supernatural and a protagonist to whom his future is revealed. Estelle Meyrand's Expressionist artwork brings a rich palette and dynamism to these two classic Christmas tales by one of the world's greatest authors.
Review
"Classics Illustrated always had the goods. Looks like it still does." - Newsweek "Highly imaginative art and adaptations." - Diamond Galleries Scoop
Synopsis
One of Charles Dickens's best-known tales, A Christmas Carol, is presented with one of his more obscure treasures, Mugby Junction, in this all-new graphic novel adaptation. Ages 8 to 14.
Synopsis
Two Christmas classics in a gorgeous graphic novel retelling
You may know the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future from Charles Dickens' beloved tale, A Christmas Carol, but did you know this is not Dickens' only ghost story? This edition of Classics Illustrated Deluxe presents A Christmas Carol together with another one of Dickens' treasures, Mugby Junction, which also features elements of the supernatural and a protagonist to whom his future is revealed. Estelle Meyrand's Expressionist artwork brings a rich palette and dynamism to these two classic Christmas tales by one of the world's greatest authors.
About the Author
Rodolphe is the nom de plume for Rodolphe D. Jacquette, a French comics writer better known for his work in multiple genres. His work has appeared in the French magazines Pilote, A Suivre, and Metal Hurlant, and multiple comics series including Outsiders, Le Vicomte, and Cliff Burton. Estelle Meyrand has illustrated many children's books in France for leading publisher Editions Nathan. Her work includes comics for the French series La Cour des Grands and Chansons et Poemes en Bandes Dessinees, both for the publisher Petit a Petit.