Sense and Sensibility #1-5 (of 5) Complete

Nancy Butler, who successfully translated Jane Austen's superlative into graphic novel format for Marvel Comics, here attempts the same feat for Jane Austen's earlier novel, , that Marvel published as a 5-part miniseries later collected and published as a trade paperback. This might be a more difficult challenge, as much of the story is told through letters, while the plots turns on the very different approaches to romance of two long-suffering sisters. Ms. Butler succeeds admirably, aided by Sonny Liew who provides the necessary graphic artistry. She did an excellent job in preserving the essentials of the story along with the romantic and comedic elements that enable the plot, adding a little dialogue for transition purposes, which alteration may be seamless to the average reader. Sonny Liew's artwork is a revelation, his whimsical style supporting the story while remaining authentic to the period. Recommended to those Jane Austen fans looking for a way to introduce their digital-age children or grandchildren to a classic romance novel in a form that is apt to hold their attention, and perhaps motivate them to read the original or for teen-agers to drop their Twilight books and become interested in the timeless masterpieces of old. All high-quality Minutemen scans.

Award-winning writer Nancy Butler, adapter of Marvel's best-selling adaptation of PRIDE & PREJUDICE, returns to Marvel with another Jane Austen classic: SENSE & SENSIBILITY! Alongside incredible artist Sonny Liew (My Faith in Frankie, Wonderland), Butler brings to life the world of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two daughters without parents or means, forced to experience hardship, romance, and heartbreak, all in the hopes of achieving love and lasting happiness. -- After their trip to London proves a positive disaster, the defeated Dashwood daughters forge their way home to Barton. And when a broken heart pushes fragile Marianne over the edge, it's beyond even her sister Elinor's means to help her. But can the shocking revelations of a surprise gentleman caller prove Marianne's salvation? Find out in the fantastic final chapter of Jane Austen's beloved masterpiece! --

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