Dracula, the Graphic Novel: Quick Text Version

A full-color graphic novel adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, using streamlined text and dramatic illustrations to support fast, accessible reading.

“I went down into the vaults. There lay the Count! He was either dead or asleep, I could not say which — for the eyes were open and stony but without the glassiness of death.”

The classic gothic horror story is presented in a totally engaging way through immensely powerful illustrations, while staying true to the events of the original prose novel.

This Quick Text edition features simplified and reduced dialogue alongside full-color sequential artwork, making Stoker’s classic vampire story more approachable for classroom study, independent reading, and guided discussion. Moderately and sympathetically abridged for the graphic novel format, this adaptation preserves the gothic atmosphere, suspense, and essential events of the original work.

Bram Stoker was an Irish author best known for Dracula, first published in 1897. One of the most influential works of gothic horror, Dracula helped define the modern vampire story and has inspired generations of adaptations across literature, theater, film, television, and comics.

Jason Cobley was born in Devon, UK, and lives in Warwickshire, UK, with his family. He has worked in education for most of his adult life and has written extensively for adults and children. His work for Classical Comics includes script adaptations for Frankenstein, Dracula, and An Inspector Calls. He also wrote a study guide for Henry V - one of Classical Comics' classroom teaching resources, which are widely utilized in schools across the UK and US.

Staz Johnson is a British comic book artist and illustrator based in Sheffield, UK. Renowned for his dramatic storytelling and richly detailed artwork, Johnson has enjoyed a career in comics spanning more than 30 years and illustrated Classical Comics' adaptation of Dracula.

James Offredi is an American comic book colorist who has colored a wide range of comics and graphic novels, including A Christmas Carol and Dracula for Classical Comics and is a regular artist on Doctor Who.

Jim Campbell is a professional comic book letterer and has lettered many titles in the Classical Comics range including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo & Juliet, Great Expectations, and The Canterville Ghost. He lives in Nottingham, UK.

Joe Sutliff Sanders is a prominent children's literature scholar and an Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge. He is a former junior high school English teacher in Japan and he edited the American English text for four of Classical Comics’ US adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays as well as many classic texts in the series.

Clive Bryant is the founder of Classical Comics and has served as Editor-in-Chief for the series.