Classics Illustrated #17: The Secret Agent (Classics Illustrated Graphic Novels, 17) - Hardcover

Joseph Conrad

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1597074160 ISBN 13: 9781597074162

Publisher: NBM/Papercutz, 2013

Synopsis

Joseph Conrad's classic tale of espionage comes to Classics Illustrated in this vivid adaptation! The Secret Agent is the story of Mr. Verloc, a reluctant spy who is pressured by his superiors into joining an anarchist plot to blow up the Greenwich Observatory in 1886 London. This unspeakable act of terror sets the stage for a gripping political thriller, brought to life by John K. Snyder's extraordinary comics art.

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About the Author

John K. Snyder III's work has been seen in comics such as The Duckberg Times to Green Lantern and Doctor Mid-Nite. His work was previously seen in CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED #12 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He was nominated for an Eisner Award in 1989 for his work on Grendel.

Joseph Conrad was a master prose stylist, widely regarded as one of the greatest English-language novelists. Writing in the heyday of the British Empire, Conrad drew upon his experiences in the French and later the British Merchant Navy to create short stories and novels that reflect aspects of a worldwide empire while also plumbing the depths of the human soul.

Review

“Classics Illustrated always had the goods. Looks like it still does.” ―NEWSWEEK

“Highly imaginative art and adaptations.” ―DIAMOND GALLERIES SCOOP

Edition details

• Publisher: NBM/Papercutz
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1597074160
• ISBN 13: 9781597074162
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 124