Kidnapped!

by Roy Thomas (Adapter), Robert Louis Stevenson (Text), Mario Gully (Illustrator)

Collecting all five issues of the seafaring classic by Robert Louis Stevenson! Young David Balfour's parents are dead and he now wants to see the world. He learns that his father's brother, Ebenezer, may have killed his brother for the estate. It appears Ebenezer wants David out of the way, and will go to any length, perhaps even murder. His troubles are only beginning! Don't miss this fine adaptation of Kidnapped! by the same team who brought you Stevenson's Treasure Island in ilustrated form. Collects Marvel Illustrated: Kidnapped! #1-5.

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels

120 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2009

About the author

Roy Thomas was the FIRST Editor-in-Chief at Marvel--After Stan Lee stepped down from the position. Roy is a longtime comic book writer and editor. Thomas has written comics for Archie, Charlton, DC, Heroic Publishing, Marvel, and Topps over the years. Thomas currently edits the fanzine Alter Ego for Twomorrow's Publishing. He was Editor for Marvel comics from 1972-1974. He wrote for several titles at Marvel, such as Avengers, Thor, Invaders, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and notably Conan the Barbarian. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden Age comic-book heroes — particularly the 1940s superhero team the Justice Society of America — and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's X-Men and Avengers, and DC Comics' All-Star Squadron, among other titles.

Also a legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years.

Reviews

[CJM]

I particularly enjoyed the bagpipe rap battle

[Stephen]

I’ve been a fan of Robert Louis Stevenson from way back and finding one of his stories in a form like this was a lot of fun. They artwork within really brought forth the story and made it even more enjoyable. I would love to read some of the other Marvel graphic novels of some of the older stories that I remember. This one brought back a lot of memories.

[Jamie Coolen]

Davie's father just died and the minister gave a letter to Davie of inheritance from his father. He also tells Davie to go to the House of Shaws. There Davie meets his uncle, Ebenezer, and his uncle tells Davie that he can stay the night. His uncle sends Davie up a set of stairs to grab something for him, but there is nothing up there. Davie is suspicious of his uncle. The next day, on their way to see the lawyer, they stop and go aboard Captain Hoseason's ship. Davie goes below deck and learns that his father was the oldest son, so he thinks Ebenezer killed his father. He goes back above deck and realizes his uncle is gone and he is stuck on the ship and is going further away from shore.

I think that the story was kind of messed up to what to the father and that the uncle was trying to kill Davie.
I think someone that suspense would like this story.
I did not mind the story it was interesting.

[Aj]

In the book a sixteen-year-old David Balfour, was kidnapped by his uncle, but David escapes and is caught up in the rebellion of Scottish highlanders against English rule. It was a really good book and I hope I can read the rest of the series.

[Michael]

It seemed to lack any real depth. I understand that it was a graphic novel adaptation, but still. There was little in way of memorable scenery, some parts felt uneven and dragged on, a few of the characters looked very similar to other characters, and overall the adaptation was very shallow.

[R. Reddebrek]

I fine abridgement of a classic story.

[Tweller83]

The first of five volumes of a graphic adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped." Tells the tale of sixteen-year-old David Balfour, whose uncle has him kidnapped. David escapes and is caught up in the rebellion of Scottish highlanders against English rule.