I thoroughly enjoyed this version of phantom of the opera. The art was gorgeous and beautifully done. I’d highly recommend.

An adaptation of the classical 'Phantom of the Opera' which I've only seen the movie and now know is different from the book. It's hard to reduce such a story to so few pages, so I did wish it would have been longer. I liked the art style, the colours used and the expressions on the characters, the palpable tension. Really, it should have been a longer book.

This is a unique graphic novel take on The Phantom of the Opera.

I love seeing new takes on old classics, so this one is a real winner for me. I really enjoyed seeing this take if I'm being honest. It felt like a new and fun way to bring the classic back to life.

The illustrations are dark and spooky which is also really interesting. It's a style I haven't seen much of. The pictures are a little creepy (the people, anyways) but that's something that is easy to get over.

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for kindly providing me with a digital copy of this book for review.
I don’t think the story to this graphic novel is going to be a big secret to anyone, it has been well established in cultural awareness for a number of decades, probably with thanks to the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and various film adaptations. Yet I’m willing to bet that not many people have actually read the original story. It is always my hope that when someone picks up a graphic novel, or any other kind of adaptation of a classic novel, they feel inspired to go and check out the original source. That is not to lessen the value of this graphic novel, because in its own right it is a thing of beauty and tells the story very succinctly and effectively. The art work is so very dramatic and atmospheric- I wanted to just reach out and touch the sumptuous velvet curtains in the opera house and gaze in wonder at the glittering chandelier. Top marks for the illustration of the chandelier falling- I was waiting for it and it did not disappoint. Another thing which did not disappoint was the close up pictures of the emotions on the character’s faces- you saw the stress, the strains, the love, the jealousy etc very clearly. I also appreciated that the artist tried to do something different from the iconic image of the phantom that we know so well from the musical.
I would recommend this to people who enjoy the original book, to people who love the musical (and are maybe currently missing live theatre due to the pandemic), and to young adults/teenagers who are maybe looking for a gateway into reading classics. Not sure I’d recommend for very young readers- my four year old son caught sight of the phantom as I was reading this and found him very scary! Over all a very enjoyable experience.

I went into this having never read the original novel. Having been a fan of the Live musical and movie. I do have to say this is a great intro into that world. I've loved comics and graphic novels as a way of immersing into a story if you juggle too many things and don't have the time to invest into another full book.

The art style does a great job of setting the tone for the story, in a very The Sandman kinda way.

Didn't expect to enjoy this graphic novel that much but I really did! I was impressed how detailed the scenes, the expressions. Instead of being terrified with the scenes, the artworks, I was more enthralled and drawn deep into the story. I was really feeling spooked with the gothic style of artwork, was also intrigued with the characters and drawn in with the atmosphere.

I haven't read the actual novel so I can't say if this is really a detailed version of the novel, if this is really a detailed storyline and plot but I did enjoy it more than I did expect.

I also thought that there are some scenes that confused me as if they were cut and proceeded to the next par of the stoy. I also wish that the netGally ebook version of the ebook that the texts can be clearly seen as that is my main issue while reading the graphic novel. It was really hard as it hurts my eyes and because of the blurred and unclear texts, there's a big chance that the readers would miss some important things.

I also thought Raoul's character was really annoying. I really didn't like him. I just also hope that they'd make it longer. I also thought that The Ghost Opera (Erik), his character was really intriguing and I would say his character was what I was really into, especially the relationship Christine and him have and hope it was presented more, also their backgrounds,

Overall it was a good read. Perfect for a hallooween read.

What is novel about this edition of Leroux’s work is the comic format. This is a classic superhero style graphic telling the original story without deficiency. There is no significant deviation for the initial plot line. In this way I would highly recommend this publication to people that are die-hard Phantom of the Opera buffs.

Honestly, if this is your first journey into the story, you might be kind of disappointed. It flows with the assumption that the reader is aware of where the story means to start and end. Not much care is placed into explaining character backgrounds or developing emotional ties between them.

That being said, this book would make an awesome part of an anthology collection of literary classics told through a comic lens. The art is not brilliant but it is engaging and felt nostalgic. I’d recommend this mostly to collectors.

Gracias NetGalley y a la editorial por proveerme esta copia gratis de la novela gráfica. Las opiniones aquí expresadas son sólo mías.
Lo que más sufre es el desarrollo de la historia; meter una narrativa tan compleja en solamente 128 páginas fue una limitante tremenda. Muchas secciones, en particular la introducción, necesitaban cocinarse más. Todo se siente muy apresurado, y yo no me habría quejado si la novela gráfica tuviera cien páginas más. No obstante, es indudable que la inspiración sí surgió de la novela de Leroux y no el musical, pues personajes como el Persa y las trampas de Erik se mantienen fieles al material original. Faltó más presencia de los personajes secundarios como Madame Giry, su hija, La Carlotta y su amante, así como de los nuevos managers de la ópera. Su ausencia hace brillar el problema principal de la adaptación: fue muy apresurada.
El arte me parece muy bueno -aunque en ocasiones, cuando los personajes están de perfil, las dimensiones no parecen correctas- pues tanto los colores como el ambiente gótico de la Belle Époque que Varga Tomi crea se sienten fieles, reales. La paleta de color vintage está bien elegida.
Coincido con otras reseñas: la fuente era borrosa en muchas ocasiones, y la tipografía para las cartas era bonita pero casi imposible de descifrar. Hay que mejorar la calidad del arte y la descarga.
Es una lectura increíblemente rápida.

This is a very interesting adaptation of this so loved story. The art matches the atmosphere perfectly, and I thought it did this classic justice.

we all know that the story of the phantom of the opera is quite big and compressing it into a graphic novel of only 128 pages is indeed a difficult task. However, the author has done a great job; certainly some of the parts remained half-baked and unattended but we can ignore that. The only problem that i had was the art and the font. I don't know if it was the problem with my device, but the font appeared too hazy. Even when i tried zooming in, it just didn't clear. This kind of irked me the whole time. I have read plenty of graphic novels earlier and i've never faced such a problem. Maybe the quality of the art needs to be fixed.

First and foremost, I loved the art style of this graphic novel adaptation! The Phantom of the Opera has been one of my favorite stories from the moment I saw the 1920s film version of it. After that, I went on a mission to read Gaston Leroux's original work. Varga Tomi did an excellent job of conveying Leroux's writing in a limited amount of space and that is something that I feel is incredibly difficult when dealing with a work that is so beloved. The art style was easy to follow and the text was, for the most part, easy to read. I did have some difficulty as I was reading this on my phone, but I'd say that's more of a user error than the fault of the author/artist. I will definitely be getting a physical copy of this at some point in the future so I can fully enjoy it.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This graphic novel is an adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s book. The phantom of the Opera is considered as a classic of the French literature. It is also a musical for those of you who want to discover the story in different versions. I haven’t read the book or seen the musical yet. Therefore, this is without knowing the story that I read this comic. I cannot say if this is a good adaptation or not but I can tell you that the drawings were amazing. They were very details and full of emotions. The style is sort of gothic, with a dark palette of colour that matches very well the story. The story was nicely told and almost everything was clear, they were a few moments of confusion but by reading a bit more I understood everything that was happening. It is not especially difficult to read but because of the detailed drawing and the story, it is not one of the easiest either. I recommend this graphic novel to anyone interested in The phantom of the Opera.
3.5/5

This is a graphic adaptation of the well known novel by Gaston Leroux. It follows the soprano Christine Daaé and her strange relationship with the Opera Ghost.

The illustrations were eerie and dark which suited the story perfectly. Also, the illustrator didn't hold back when drawing Erik. He didn't make him only slightly disfigured as in other adaptations. Erik was hideous which was the whole point.
The illustrations really matched the Victorian era, the speech bubbles came of as natural, and the plot wasn't rushed.

Needless to say, it was a great adaption and it really did the story justice.

This is an adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera. I grew up knowing the story and was able to see the show on Broadway. So when I was given the chance to read the graphic novel I jumped at the chance.

You will find the plot faithful to the original material with a few changes but the usual plot points were hit. With a graphic novel I find it is harder to translate original material (especially one as well-known as this story) without leaving out some items. Unfortunately, I wasn’t a fan of the art or some of the fonts chosen as they were hard to read. Please note that it might be the fact that I was reading on my phone. A physical copy of the graphic novel will most likely render a better read.

I want to thank NetGalley, the author and publisher for the e-ARC of this graphic novel. Opinions expressed in this review are honest, my own and left voluntarily.

A graphic novel adaptation of the classic book by Leroux about a disfigured man who lives in the cellars of the Paris Opera House and becomes enchanted with the singer Christine Daaé. He at first convinces her he is her father’s ghost and trains her in singing, but later, as he gets more possessive, she finds out his true nature. It is then a challenge to outwit the Phantom so that Christine can marry the man she actually loves.

I have to confess I’ve never read the original, but from what I know of movie adaptations and the Broadway show, this seems like it’s got the gist of Leroux’s classic tale. The students at our school have a voracious appetite for graphic novels, and this is a great way to introduce such students to classic literature. There’s a kind of timelessness to this tale too featuring a fan who is a little obsessed and a man who was treated abysmally because of his looks. The art palette chosen makes the story feel antique and helps set the stage. Recommended to those looking to add more classics to their graphic novel collections or looking for an easier way to read the classics.

Notes on content [based on the ARC]: No language issues. No sexual content beyond a kiss. There are some hangings, the chandelier drop, one gun shot, and other violence threatened. Nothing is depicted overly gory or bloody.

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I will start with the usual. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I’m not going to lie. I originally wanted to read this because my Grandmother was always such a huge fan of the Phantom of the Opera. She had the posters and everything as I was growing up and I’d always known what it was but I’d never actually seen or read anything about it. So when this appeared, I jumped at the chance to read it.

It’s a very quick and easy read. I don’t like the style of art they went with though, but that’s just a matter of opinion. I’m sure some people will love it, it just wasn’t for me.

***Netgalley ARC provided for honest review***

This graphic presentation of the Phantom story lent itself very well to the spooky and haunting setting. The art style wasn't my favorite, but I feel like it fit with the story being told. The wording was concise, the coloring was rich and foreboding, and the chapter heading pages flowed seamlessly throughout without interrupting the pace of the story. A very quick read, and one worth trying, especially for fans of the Phantom musical or novel.

2.5 - 3 Stars

Unpopular opinion time. I didn’t super care for this graphic novel adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s Phantom of the Opera. The graphics were a little too dark, and I mean shade-wise, and felt very busy. And I didn’t really feel like any of the art really lent itself to me wanting to spend a lot of time looking at the graphics. It’s also really hard to take the source material and take it down to roughly 100 pages. A lot of things are glossed over and sometimes it feels like there are pages missing because the story will go from A to Z with nothing in between. At least, that’s how it felt to me. Part of the reason I love the PotO story is that I feel like you can really empathize for the Phantom and feel for him, even if he is doing some messed up stuff. I don’t feel like this graphic novel had any intention of making the Phantom any sort of empathetic character and that was a huge miss, in my opinion.

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The artwork in this graphic novel is amazing, it really sets the mood. I can't wait to get a physical copy for my collection.

The artwork is so beautiful and full of detail. I love the visual retelling of this story. I would recommend this graphic novel.