Description
The legendary novel of extraterrestrial war in an uncaring universe comes to comics, in a stunningly realized vision of Joe Haldeman's Vietnam War parable! The visionary Hugo and Nebula Award-winning SF tale by Joe Haldeman is beautifully realized in full color by the legendary artist Marvano. An epic SF war story spanning relativistic space and time, The Forever War explores one soldier's experience as he is caught up in the brutal machinery of a war against an unknown and unknowable alien foe that reaches across the stars.
About the Author
Joe Haldeman is an American science fiction author best known for his award-winning 1974 novel, The Forever War. Many of Haldeman's works, including his debut novel, War Year, and The Forever War, were inspired by his experiences serving in the Vietnam War, and by his re-adjustment to civilian life after being wounded in combat. Marvano is the pen name of Mark van Oppen, a Belgian comic artist most famous for The Forever War, in collaboration with Joe Haldeman. He works as an illustrator, writer, and comic artist.
Reviews
"This gorgeous and intricately illustrated edition is sure to catch the eye of a new generation of fans." - Library Journal "The Forever War is brutal, beautiful, and utterly sublime. A master class in just how powerful the medium can be." - Freaksugar "A fascinating meditation on the futility of war, intricately drawn and beautifully colored." - Major Spoilers "It's an amazing military story of survival and exploration - highly recommended!" - Chuck's Comic Of The Day "If you enjoy science fiction and war battle in space and theories dealing with space travel this is your book." - LRM Online "Haldeman's story is important and Marvano brings it to life beautifully with his artwork" - The Fandom Post "A compelling beginning to a gritty science fiction story" - Comicsverse "A classic reinterpretation of a brilliant sci-fi novel that still feels fresher than most comics on the market today." - Multiversity Comics "Outstanding artwork!" - That's Not Current "A brilliant graphic adaptation of Joe Haldeman's 1974 novel" - Geek-O-Rama "Unreservedly recommended for community library graphic novel collections" -Midwest Book Review "I found myself riveted enough to complete reading it in one sitting!...The protagonist and the reader are equally trapped by this fine collaboration." - San Francisco Book Review
Book Information
ISBN 9781785860898
Author Joe Haldemann
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Titan Comics
Publisher Titan Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 367g
About the Author
Joe Haldeman is an American science fiction author best known for his award-winning 1974 novel, The Forever War. Many of Haldeman's works, including his debut novel, War Year, and The Forever War, were inspired by his experiences serving in the Vietnam War, and by his re-adjustment to civilian life after being wounded in combat. Marvano is the pen name of Mark van Oppen, a Belgian comic artist most famous for The Forever War, in collaboration with Joe Haldeman. He works as an illustrator, writer, and comic artist.
Reviews
"This gorgeous and intricately illustrated edition is sure to catch the eye of a new generation of fans." - Library Journal "The Forever War is brutal, beautiful, and utterly sublime. A master class in just how powerful the medium can be." - Freaksugar "A fascinating meditation on the futility of war, intricately drawn and beautifully colored." - Major Spoilers "It's an amazing military story of survival and exploration - highly recommended!" - Chuck's Comic Of The Day "If you enjoy science fiction and war battle in space and theories dealing with space travel this is your book." - LRM Online "Haldeman's story is important and Marvano brings it to life beautifully with his artwork" - The Fandom Post "A compelling beginning to a gritty science fiction story" - Comicsverse "A classic reinterpretation of a brilliant sci-fi novel that still feels fresher than most comics on the market today." - Multiversity Comics "Outstanding artwork!" - That's Not Current "A brilliant graphic adaptation of Joe Haldeman's 1974 novel" - Geek-O-Rama "Unreservedly recommended for community library graphic novel collections" -Midwest Book Review "I found myself riveted enough to complete reading it in one sitting!...The protagonist and the reader are equally trapped by this fine collaboration." - San Francisco Book Review
Book Information
ISBN 9781785860898
Author Joe Haldemann
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Titan Comics
Publisher Titan Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 367g
