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Dragonslayer
Adaptation by Dennis O'Neil, Marie Severin, and John Tartaglione of the Paramount Pictures/Walt Disney Productions film directed by Matthew Robbins.
159 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 1981
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Dennis O'Neil
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Dennis "Denny" O'Neil
was a comic book writer and editor best known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of titles until his retirement.
His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams, The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. From 2013 unti his death, he sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee.
His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams, The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. From 2013 unti his death, he sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee.
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September 30, 2023
Wonderful artwork, but a mediocre story that jumps all over the place. It does have one fantastic cover, though. Art is subjective, but I love it more than the theatrical poster. Two stars alone, for just the artwork, both on the cover and interior.
Disclaimer: I've never seen the film, so this was my introduction to it. I've never heard of it until receiving the book and I've seen an excessive number of 1980s films and TV shows. This film just seems to have been lost through time. No disrespect to its fans though.
Disclaimer: I've never seen the film, so this was my introduction to it. I've never heard of it until receiving the book and I've seen an excessive number of 1980s films and TV shows. This film just seems to have been lost through time. No disrespect to its fans though.
April 25, 2019
a very faithful graphic adaptation of the movie.
July 28, 2023
What made Dragonslayer such a good movie is that it presented a social transition, where the days of wizards, magic and dragons are being replaced by the Christian religion. Long-held belief systems are being replaced by different patterns of thought. The last wizard and dragon are both slain as they must be for Christianity to rise to have power over human minds.
The essence of the movie is well captured in this comics adaptation of the movie. The old and declining wizard has an apprentice that while capable, still is not fully capable of assuming the duties. There is the kingdom beset by the dragon where a young maid must be offered up as a sacrifice on a regular basis. The internal political struggles and the willingness to accept the bizarre tax of a young woman to be eaten by the dragon are described.
The artwork is very good for a paperback book and the reader is carried through the story very well. This is a case where the movie will make you want you to read the book and reading the book will make you want to watch the movie.
The essence of the movie is well captured in this comics adaptation of the movie. The old and declining wizard has an apprentice that while capable, still is not fully capable of assuming the duties. There is the kingdom beset by the dragon where a young maid must be offered up as a sacrifice on a regular basis. The internal political struggles and the willingness to accept the bizarre tax of a young woman to be eaten by the dragon are described.
The artwork is very good for a paperback book and the reader is carried through the story very well. This is a case where the movie will make you want you to read the book and reading the book will make you want to watch the movie.
August 30, 2017
Found an old copy in a classroom and read it because the art looked interesting. To echo what other reviews have said, this is '80s cheesiness in full color. If you like that sort of thing, then you will enjoy this book.
Besides the occasional typo, my only real criticism is that there seemed to be confusing jumps between panels at times. It's worth a read anyway, especially if you like '70s or '80s fantasy art.
Besides the occasional typo, my only real criticism is that there seemed to be confusing jumps between panels at times. It's worth a read anyway, especially if you like '70s or '80s fantasy art.
December 23, 2025
Fine little graphic novel. Not bad but not good
September 22, 2013
I bought this book at a used bookstore a few years back because the art work reminded me of my brother's old He-Man books. It is what it is: a cheesy 80s comic book adaptation of a cheesy 80s fantasy film. If you just accept it for that and expect nothing more, it's entertaining enough. I AM curious to see the film now, though. Reading this got me in the mood for some cheesy 80s fantasy action.
December 9, 2014
The official Marvel Comics Adaptation of Dragonslayer is in full color. The artwork is good but not great. The only drawback is that some of the panels are rather small. At least, the text was readable unlike other movie adaptations released in paperback form.
June 12, 2012
I found an old copy of this in our school library. I grabbed it because it was a comic (we didn't have much comics there). The story was typical. The art was good. Nothing much.
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