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The First Law Comics #4
The Blade Itself #4
- GenresFantasy
36 pages, ebook
Published January 1, 2013
About the author
Joe Abercrombie
129 books30.4k followersJoe Abercrombie was educated at Lancaster Royal Grammar School and Manchester University, where he studied psychology. He moved into television production before taking up a career as a freelance film editor. During a break between jobs he began writing The Blade Itself in 2002, completing it in 2004. It was published by Gollancz in 2006 and was followed by two other books in The First Law trilogy, Before They Are Hanged and Last Argument of Kings. He currently lives and works in London with his wife and daughter. In early 2008 Joe Abercrombie was one of the contributors to the BBC Worlds of Fantasy series, alongside other contributors such as Michael Moorcock, Terry Pratchett and China Mieville.
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June 30, 2024
just going to review all four issues here-
this was fine. I am not a very big fan of the artwork but I liked seeing all of the different locations and characters that were previously in my head. I did imagine them a lot different but that's not important. the most apt has to be bayaz, he is exactly how I imagined him to be. ( I am sad that we were not able to see Farrow because I really like (love) her.
this was fine. I am not a very big fan of the artwork but I liked seeing all of the different locations and characters that were previously in my head. I did imagine them a lot different but that's not important. the most apt has to be bayaz, he is exactly how I imagined him to be. ( I am sad that we were not able to see Farrow because I really like (love) her.
April 18, 2021
Issue 4 of 4 of the graphic novel adaptation of The Blade Itself. This review will focus on how well the graphic novel is able to bring the book to life. The art is beautiful, and was able to summarize a lot of information in graphic form, staying true to the original book without the reader feeling like we're missing out.
To start off, I'm already hating the odious Lord Chamberlain even more than the written version, however the clothing from the Mercer's Guild representatives isn't as ostentatious or detailed as described in the novel.
The depiction of Major West's worries about his sister, are relatable to all big brothers.
As Glokta goes to perform the new job he's been essentially blackmailed into accepting, he discovers Assassins are two steps ahead of him. The Arch Lector panels with Glokta's internal monologue are, once again, a joy to read.
Jezal contemplates quitting fencing but if he does that he might lose the attention and affections of Ardee West. As he curses, this issue ends with Major West storming out, saying there are bigger things at stake than Captain Jezal's angst.
Sadly, it is at this point that I find out #4 is the last issue, as the graphic novelizations have been discontinued, according to Joe Abercrombie. Why!!!??
I was looking forward to reading the rest and now it's just going to be incomplete forever. Grrr!
To start off, I'm already hating the odious Lord Chamberlain even more than the written version, however the clothing from the Mercer's Guild representatives isn't as ostentatious or detailed as described in the novel.
The depiction of Major West's worries about his sister, are relatable to all big brothers.
As Glokta goes to perform the new job he's been essentially blackmailed into accepting, he discovers Assassins are two steps ahead of him. The Arch Lector panels with Glokta's internal monologue are, once again, a joy to read.
Jezal contemplates quitting fencing but if he does that he might lose the attention and affections of Ardee West. As he curses, this issue ends with Major West storming out, saying there are bigger things at stake than Captain Jezal's angst.
Sadly, it is at this point that I find out #4 is the last issue, as the graphic novelizations have been discontinued, according to Joe Abercrombie. Why!!!??
I was looking forward to reading the rest and now it's just going to be incomplete forever. Grrr!
February 4, 2024
The last graphic novel volume of The First Law trilogy sadly. Didn't even had a proper sendoff, but that's probably because they didn't plan to end it. Overall I enjoyed it, especially the art style. Wish that they continued with the series.
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