Storm's Reviews > The Blade Itself #4

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!