Personally, I am very interested in Science Fiction as a genre. I love Star Wars, Star Trek, Firefly, and pretty much anything related to space. So I jumped at the opportunity to read the graphic retelling of 2001: A Space Odyssey. I was surprised at how detailed the artwork was, as well as how cinematic the comic book ended up looking. The story progressed very similarly to that of Stanley Kubrick’s film, though I would say quicker, which is understandable, as it would have to in order to remain interesting and engaging.
One thing I am curious about, is how well the comic would read for someone who isn’t familiar with the film and story of 2001. As I read it, I was able to envision everything to the full effect, as I have seen the film several times. But I did wonder how different the experience of reading this comic book would’ve been, if I were reading it as someone who had never even heard of 2001. I imagine it is a similar concept to seeing a film adaptation before you read a book (even though this is the other way around). It goes to show how much sound and motion can effect an experience.
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