For better or worse, classic literature has long been adapted for comic books. Skillful graphic adaptations may be the perfect introduction to the knottiest texts, and Shakespeare's plays are the ideal candidates for such treatment, with the visuals providing needed context for readers who may struggle with the language, plotting, and character motivations. Campfire Classics'
Caesar is an admirable stab, whose preservation of the original text and vivid-if-unimaginative artwork present the material without interference: a print equivalent of a BBC television production.
VERDICT Seeing Caesar rendered as sequential art is a treat for those already sold on Shakespeare, and it's a novel alternative to the regular text. Still, that's not enough to capture and hold the attention of hi-lo readers, its intended audience, who may find "No Fear Shakespeare" or "Manga Shakespeare" graphic novels series more accessible. Optional but worthwhile for those wanting to introduce younger readers to the works of the Bard. Scenes of violence and gore; suitable for YA and up.
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