Classic Comics return in this uninspired adaptation of Stevenson's
rollicking pirate tale. The storyline is faithful-perhaps too
faithful-to the original text; presented mostly in dull boxes of
first-person narration, it plods glacially for a full third of the
work, until young Jim Hawkins finally boards the Hispaniola. His
subsequent terrifying adventure certainly speeds up the pace, but
the black-and-white artwork, while realistic and finely detailed,
remains frustratingly static; moody and atmospheric, it seems
better suited to Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. The
shipboard details and contemporary accoutrements appear accurate
and painstakingly researched, but the characters are sketchy and
hard to distinguish behind the inky noir shadows and strained
perspectives. Occasional images of startling beauty and subtle
power testify to Hamilton's talent; it's a pity he didn't trust
them to carry the story. (Graphic novel. 8+) (Kirkus Reviews)
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The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself.
Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.
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