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www.classicalcomics.com

Award-winning UK publisher:
📚 graphic novels of classic literature
📚 unique multiple text versions
📚 educational literature
Making the classics:
📚 relevant
📚 accessible
📚 fun

25/10/2024

Are you looking for a halloween read? 👻

Meet the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville, who has roamed the halls and corridors for 300 years, ever since he murdered his wife there; but now this new family has arrived to pester him!

All orders are shipped within 48 hours Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (GMT).

Order now to get your spooky fix in time for Halloween 👻

21/10/2024

If chance will have you read the classics, then Classical Comics may help you do just that... without the heavy lifting. 📚👑

Don’t struggle with Shakespeare when you can enjoy the story in graphic novel form!

Here’s how a line from Macbeth is translated from original text, to plain and quick text versions.

Find out more about Classical Comics on our website 🔗

16/10/2024

If you're planning on diving into some of the classics, why not try our Classical Comics?

From Pride and Prejudice to The Odyssey, our graphic novel adaptations turn epic stories into a visual adventure, without the Victorian vocabulary workout.

Who knew reading the classics could be this much fun? 📚⚡

14/10/2024

Step into the world of gothic classics with our graphic novel, Dracula! 👀

The perfect spooky season story, and with our quick text adaptations it’s suitable for every reading ability. Swipe to see how the original and quick texts read differently.

Don’t blame us when suddenly every creak in the house feels very suspicious… 👻

10/10/2024

We’re an award-winning UK publisher creating graphic novel adaptations of classic literature for education — making the classics relevant, accessible and fun.

Explore our graphic novels and teaching resources for all readers on our website! Link in our bio 🔗

07/10/2024

Let us help you change pupils' perceptions of classic literature.
Switch up their groaning from ‘boring’ to an ‘enjoyable and engaging’ lesson.

👉🏼 That’s why we created classical comics!

Our aim is to make classic literature appealing to all. To achieve this we provide a range of multiple text versions linked to vibrant and exciting, yet realistic artwork.

02/10/2024

We ship worldwide! 🌎

Keen to try one of our classic comics but don’t live in the UK? Don’t worry - we can ship across the world!

Just add one to your basket online, and the cost of shipping to your country will be shown at checkout. For multiple book orders outside the UK please contact us for a bespoke shipping price.

30/09/2024

Quick read classics 🤩

Never read Shakespeare? Don’t worry, that’s why we’ve created our easy-to-read graphic novels.

The complex Shakespearean language can deter many readers, especially those coming to a play for the first time. To cater for that, we publish a translation into plain English (from the entire script) that we call "Plain Text" as well an an even faster-paced read our "Quick Text" novels feature reduced and simplified dialogue for younger and reluctant readers.

This version is also ideal for students where English is not the first language, and also for a quick introduction to the play for even mature students.

27/09/2024

When your friend invites you over for movie night and they said to bring snacks… 👀
📸 A scene from our graphic novel adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

Script Adaptation: Seán Michael Wilson
Pencils:
Inks: David Roach
Colouring:
Lettering: Terry Wiley

23/09/2024

Our comics come in three text versions, to suit all readers. But, which one is right for you?

For all of our Shakespeare plays, we have created three versions:

👉🏼 Original text is the entire unabridged play, as a full colour graphic novel.
👉🏼 Plain text is the entire play, translated and modernised into plain English.
👉🏼 Quick text is a reduced simplified dialogue, for a fast-paced read.

Here's a peek at how it changes in a snippet from Romeo and Juliet.

Author: William Shakespeare
Script Adaptation: John McDonald
Linework: Will Volley
Colouring: Jim Devlin
Lettering: Jim Campbell

20/09/2024

DISCOUNTS ✨

Discounts are available for all educational establishments, as well as libraries and academic institutions.

Considering a purchase for your own school or workplace, or know a business this would be perfect for? We’d love to hear from you.

We also offer discounts when placing an order for multiple books, just get in touch with us directly via our website to find out more.

17/09/2024

When you really get stuck into the classics! 🤩
We feel you, Prospero - we know what it’s like when you can’t put down a book. 👉🏼 Our classical comic novels are sure to keep you hooked.

Script Adaptation: John McDonald
Pencils: Jon Haward
Inks: Gary Erskine
Colouring & Lettering: Nigel Dobbyn

13/09/2024

Guess the novel 💥

Can you name the story behind the magic? Enter the poll below, and if you’d like to, why not share some of your favourite scenes in the comments?

05/09/2024

The Tempest is a classic, full of magic and love, betrayal and forgiveness.

Shakespeare’s final play is both moving and wondrous but it’s even better if read as a full colour, graphic novel. We know because we’ve done the research and not everyone enjoys reading a book but a comic, are we talking your language now, is this your vibe?

👉🏻 Don’t cut yourself off from some fantastic classic literature, just explore reading it in a different way - head over to our website to find out more.

02/09/2024

Calling all teachers 📣 are you looking for ways to engage your class in classic literature?

We appreciate the planning that goes into a new school year and if you teach literature and are looking for ways to engage the whole class we think we have a solution.

👉🏻We’re an award-winning UK publisher creating graphic novel adaptations of classic literature for education — making the classics relevant, accessible and fun.

👉🏻What we offer includes a teaching resource pack that includes Macbeth, The Tempest, Romeo & Juliet, Frankenstein, Great Expectations and more!

Head over to our website to find out more and if you’ve any questions drop us a message.

28/08/2024

Are you studying Macbeth at school or college this year and dreading the idea of reading classic literature? 📖

Then this post is definitely for you and is your opportunity to make it a whole lot easier with one of our comics!

👉🏻 We’re an award-winning UK publisher creating graphic novel adaptations of classic literature for education — making the classics relevant, accessible and fun.

You can choose from:

Original text - the entire Shakespeare play as a graphic novel.

Plain text - the entire Shakespeare play translated into plain English.

Quick text - The entire Shakespeare play with reduced dialogue.

👉🏻 Head over to our website for more info but nudge your teacher and parents too. 👉🏻 You’ve just found your way to love classic literature.

11/06/2024

Worried about school?
Do Shakespeare's plays read like gobbledegook?
Are you struggling with the text in English class?
Are you worried about keeping up?
Do you want to read a full Shakespeare play in plain English?..And in a comic book format so you can see what's going on?

Click below to see our graphic novels of Shakespeare's plays in plain English and in the authentic setting.

https://www.classicalcomics.com/collections/all?filter.p.product_type=Graphic+Novels&filter.v.option.text+version=Plain+Text

06/06/2024

What makes our books different?

Our full-colour adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays and literary fiction are faithful to the original works and by providing up to three text versions we create an inclusive and engaging reading experience.

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