Author: Harvey Kurtzman, Gideon Kendall, Josh O'Neill, and Shannon Wheeler
Genre: graphic novel, retelling
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Rating:
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| a near perfect adaptation |
Summary (provided by publisher): Harvey Kurtzman’s Marley’s Ghost will see the posthumous expansion and completion of this legendary creator's adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic A Christmas Carol. Kurztman's ambitious concept for Marley's Ghost began in the 1950s—as an early "graphic novel"—but was never realized. Now, the talented trio of Shannon Wheeler, Gideon Kendall, and Josh O'Neill will adapt and expand upon Kurtzman's extensive breakdowns and notes to make his long-lost vision a reality.
My opinion: I am an unabashed fan of A Christmas Carol. Adaptations are unavoidable, given how many major tv shows have made an attempt at the source material. My favorite has always been Muppet's Christmas Carol, a surprisingly faithful adaptation. This book has challenged that preference. For one, this version includes many elements of Dicken's story that most adaptations eliminate. It captures the atmosphere well, equal parts dingy and hopeful. The characters are highly stylized, lending an element of humor. They're remarkably expressive. As with many adaptations, it's best used to support a reading of the original, helping the reader to understand what they have read and highlighting elements you may have missed.
More information: Marley's Ghost is only available in digital form.
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