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DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 2: Muad’Dib: Muad’Dib
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In DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 2: Muad’Dib, the second of three volumes adapting Frank Herbert’s Dune, young Paul Atreides and his mother, the lady Jessica, find themselves stranded in the deep desert of Arrakis. Betrayed by one of their own and destroyed by their greatest enemy, Paul and Jessica must find the mysterious Fremen, or perish. This faithful adaptation of the 1965 novel, Dune, by Brian Herbert, son of Frank Herbert, and New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, continues to explore Paul’s journey as he evolves from boy to mysterious messiah. Illustrated by Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín, this spectacular blend of adventure and spirituality, environmentalism, and politics is a groundbreaking look into our universe and is transformed by the graphic novel format into a powerful, fantastical tale for a new generation of readers.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (1 Sept. 2022), Abrams ComicArts |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 176 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1419749463 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1419749469 |
| Dimensions | 16.51 x 2.92 x 24.77 cm |
by Retro Brit
You know when something is good because the reader is itching for the following part two of this splendid Dune adaptation for a graphic novel. I have really enjoyed these.
by kathleen ross
Really nice quality book. The graphics are stunning. It will go beautifully with the first one on my shelf. Great packaging and fast delivery. Thanks very much.
by south walian
I think it’s a trilogy I have book 1 and now this one
The art is very good
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by Eamonn Murphy
This is the second of three parts in the graphic novel adaptation of Frank Herbert’s original Dune novel. The script is by Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert and comprises the thoughts and dialogue of the characters, taken from the original book. They have left the art to convey the scenery and action, a good choice for this medium. That art is by Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín and tells the story efficiently. I thought it a shame that detailed ink work was somewhat obscured by painting everything in a single hue, either red or blue according to the scene, but that was presumably the artist’s choice.
I don’t want to spoil the plot for new readers, if there are any, but this covers the middle section of Dune. The background is a galaxy-wide space empire with aristocratic Houses running things under the overall control of an emperor. Democracy died, one assumes. House Atreides are the good guys and were given control of Arrakis, where the spice is produced that makes possible navigation of interstellar space. They have been ousted by the evil Harkonnens. Duke Leto Atreides is dead and his consort Jessica and son Paul have escaped into the desert. They must elude the pursuing Harkonnens and seek sanctuary with the native Fremen, a desert tribe held in contempt by the new conquerors. But the Fremen have many secrets and amazing resources. They are also the toughest soldiers in the galaxy.
The space opera elements are there but underpinned by Frank Herbert’s deep thinking about ecology, religion, politics, leadership and control. The Dune universe is one where multiple factions compete for power and influence, from the Navigator’s Guild which can be bribed to perform certain services in secret, to the Bene Gesserit ‘witches’ who are running a sophisticated breeding program using the aristocracy. Paul Atreides, perhaps the culmination of that program, has precognitive visions which help him steer his course so there’s an element of mysticism, albeit given a scientific rationale. The future is not fixed. Strong men can change it. Women, too, of course.
My recurring issue with the Dune books is that they portray nearly all human relationships in terms of power and control, either by force or manipulation. Being from the lower orders, I wouldn’t know, but it’s entirely possible that this is how a ruling class thinks and acts, without sentiment or empathy, calculating everything in pursuit of their goals. Effective, to be sure, but not very nice.
The graphic novel is an excellent read, easier than the book, which is a bit of a slog, to be honest, though worth it in the end. Like the film, this is Dune-lite, a more digestible package of the classic work for the busy modern lifestyle. Anyone intrigued enough by this can go on to read the original seven Dune books by Frank Herbert and then the multiple prequels by his son Brian in cahoots with Kevin J. Anderson, prolific master of ripping yarns.
Hardback graphic novels are great value for money nowadays, providing the content is good, and this is no exception. I don’t know if it’s because new technology makes it easier or because bulk printing lowers the price per copy. At any rate, as an artefact, Dune: The Graphic Novel: Book 2: Muad’Dib is a lovely thing and an enjoyable read as well. I look forward to Dune: The Graphic Novel: Book 3: Prophet, coming in spring 2024, they say.
by Dan
Just like book 1 in continuing to be a great adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune book. The Illustrations are well drawn particularly of the landscapes and it keeps being faithful to the original story.
I was really looking forward to reading this copy and it did not disappoint at all. So glad to have this as part of my Dune collection.
by wicklapaul
I’m giving it a lowish rating simply because it’s hard to read even with my bloody glasses on, gave up after a dozen pages or so, probably might be ok if i could read it but it doesn’t seem worth the effort
by Harry
A beautifully drawn piece of art that faithfully captures the essence of the original novel yet suffers horribly from terrible writing and editing. In an attempt to include every scene and line of dialogue they have simultaneously failed to truly capture any, making what could have been a very powerful visual adaptation into something that feels hollow and that cannot stand on its own, failing to cater for either die-hard fans or people new to the franchise.