The Halo Graphic Novel by Lee Hammock, Jay Faerber, Brett Lewis, Tsutomu Nihei Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Halo Graphic Novel
Book Review: Graphics.
Summary: 3 Stars
First and foremost, I'd like to say I'm not the biggest comic book fan. I'm more of a Halo fan - played all the games, read all of the books, and there was basically one thing left - the graphic novel. It's not much of a novel with emphasis upon plot or story or even character developments but more about the Halo universe and art. You really have to be a Halo or a graphic novel fan to enjoy it, otherwise I would recommend that you pass this up.
There's four stories overall, the first one having to do with an Elite Special Operation to destroy a ship infected with the mysterious parasitic race known as The Flood. "The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor" expands on events briefly following the first Halo game which was probably my favorite in terms of graphical art and dialogue. The second story, "Armor Testing" follows a deadly war game between Spartans and UNSC Marines (I'm sure most will get a kick out of the ending). Next, what would a graphic novel be without our favorite secondary hero, Sarge? "Breaking Quarantine" attempts to develop Sarge's character without any use of dialogue, simply weapons fire (how ironic). And finally, our last story takes a look at New Mombasa, the city that was fought and badly destroyed in the second Halo game. "Second Sunrise over New Mombasa" deals with a lonely reporter illustrating the humans way of life during the Covenant Invasion of Earth.
In other words, most non-Halo fans won't have a clue on events in this graphic novel, they will just sit back and enjoy the art.
Book Review: Great Read
Summary: 5 Stars
I was shocked to see any negative reviews of this book! Maybe I just don't know what a good comic is because this was my first. But if you're a fan of the 'HaloVerse', or are even a little interested in the Halo story then you should like it. Great side stories and great Halo art.Book Review: Great book. Good reveals. Sweet storytelling
Summary: 4 Stars
Don't believe the naysayers. If you enjoy Halo and you have an open mind towards graphic novel storytelling then you will enjoy this book. The guys below obviously have no taste in art nor any taste in storytelling---how can Moebius, Nihei, Bisley, etc. have contibuted terrible art? They are all sought after graphic novel artists. The reviews below seem more reflective of wanting to see this book do badly than actually have real criticisms beyond "this is bad, that is bad, etc." My fave stories in this book was Nihei's and Moebius's. Really strong art and moving story lines. Don't buy the hype just buy the book and enjoy the read. Let the haters hate. Halo will always reign supreme.Book Review: Great.
Summary: 5 Stars
My son loves the Halo series. He reads the books and plays the games.Book Review: HGN
Summary: 5 Stars
The best representation of the halo universe yet! Accounts for how Sergeant Johnson escaped the flood, and the day the covenant found earth