A History Of Violence Graphic Novel

When tom gives them more than they bargained for he and his family are thrust into the kind of white hot media spotlight that attracts a lot of attention and questions about tom s past.

A history of violence graphic novel. A history of violence is a graphic novel written by john wagner and illustrated by vince locke originally published in 1997 by paradox press and later by vertigo comics both imprints of dc comics. For example is it easier to adapt a work that is largely in picture format and much like the cinematic tool the story board. Far more enduring was dc s vertigo imprint which began in 1993 as a home for. It is also the source for the film of the same name directed by david cronenberg the first cinematic adaption of a work by john wagner since 1995 s judge dredd.

A history of violence film by david cronenberg novel by john wagner and vince locke in reviewing the film a history of violence 2003 questions around the adaptation process often arise. Both graphic novels were later adapted into award winning motion pictures. It s just another quiet day in small town usa until a couple of wanted killers walk into tom mckenna s diner looking for trouble. The graphic novel and movie are different enough that each should be experienced.

The dc universe piranha it published john wagner s a history of violence 1997 and road to perdition 1998 by writer max allan collins and artist richard piers rayner. The suspense and story build and there are many surprises. A history of violence is graphic and realistic. A history of violence words by john wagner art by vince locke published by dc comics us titan books uk first published 1997 no doubt david cronenberg s movie adaptationcan be thanked for the current reissue of john wagner and vince locke s graphic novel though it s a book worthy of note even without the hollywood hype.

A history of violence.