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Volume I of Robin Furth’s graphic novel series adapts Stephen King and Peter Straub’s acclaimed book *The Talisman* into striking illustrations and evocative storytelling. The first instalment invites readers into a sprawling quest that traverses multiple realms, drawing on themes of friendship, courage, and the weight of talismans.
Praised as a New York Times bestseller, the work blends vibrant comic art with fantasy elements, appealing to fans of graphic novels and the original literary work alike. Fans of the original novel will find familiar motifs and deeper visual interpretations that bring the epic narrative to life.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Robin Furth
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