Dead Space

The story was great and i loved it, my problem is that as i was gently moving the pages some of the pages fell out. The glue is too weak, the actual quality and feel of the paper is great. I'm just displeased that the glue was extremely weak and allowed for pages to be so easily detached from the book. I hope mine was just a one off case and that other copies did not have this problem.

Dead Space the graphic novel is all part of the Dead Space phenomenon which includes the DVD  Dead Space: Downfall  and the  Dead Space  video game. The basic storyline is of the discovery of a mysterious artefact on a distant mining colony which begins to send the inhabitants mad and then brings forth the most hellish of creatures which leads, naturally, to a decent little bloodbath.I've been playing the game for a long while now and, being a lover of graphic novels, was intrigued enough to find out more about the overall story arc. The order of the story goes as thus: graphic novel followed by DVD followed by game.I was very pleased that the graphic novel itself is a fairly wonderful little slice of illustrated SF horror. The last 20% or so is the expected gore-fest that such an SF horror story is meant to offer (like a cross between the films Alien and The Thing), and it's enjoyable enough, but the first 80% or so is treated quite delicately and events build up with a depth of characterisation and plot that is intriguing and engrossing and, on the whole, most enjoyable to read.I must admit, though, that the most pleasing aspect of this graphic novel for me is Ben Templesmith's artwork, which is kind of like a bowl of caviare, I suppose, in the sense that you either love it or hate it as it is incredibly stylised and not as obviously and clinically drawn as most comic fair. I was first introduced to Mr Templesmith's work in the excellent  Fell: Feral City , and what I tend to love about his work is two definite things. Firstly, he is excellent at displaying a quite powerful atmosphere in his art, and, secondly, he uses colour to powerful effect.Some people feel his artwork is a little 'scrappy', and I can see why they feel that way as my initial reaction was one of surprise and uncertainty, but I have been seduced by his artwork and find it refreshing, invigorating and quite affecting. He is also the artist on the incredibly successful  30 Days Of Night  series of horror graphic novels, and that's going to be my next foray into the dark, disturbing and enveloping world of Mr Templesmith.As for Dead Space itself, though, one doesn't necessarily need to either watch the DVD or play the game to enjoy it as it stands on its own merit, and if you are a lover of a good SF Horror yarn then you may well enjoy this immensely.Oh, and as for the quality of the book itself...well, it's simply a lovely thing to hold. The pages are of a fine and moderately thick glossy paper and the hardback cover itself holds all imagery - as opposed to being the usual bland thing that sits beneath a slip-cover - and I think it is a most pleasing book to sit upon one's shelf.

I missed this when it was first published, and when I came to try to buy it later it was as rare as a truthful politician, and as expensive as a corrupt one.Thankfully, it has now been reprinted by Titan, so I snapped it up.I love all things Dead Space pretty much, having played all the games, watched the movies and even read some of the offerings. Couple that with the artwork of Ben Templesmith, of 30 Days of Night fame, and you have something special.Templesmith was born to work on the horror of Dead Space and it's beautifully, chaotically rendered. Anthony Johnston's story is excellent and really builds in suspense and claustrophobia, as things go from bad to worse, and then some!All, in all, first rate graphic novel, based on a top franchise. Brilliant.

Arrived in mint condition, however, as I flicked through the first 10 pages, each one was falling apart at the seem. I turned them less and less but it kept falling apart. Looks lovely but the binding needs reinforcing.

Product tirned up damaged and looked like it had been folded at some point

truly masterpiece

If you like the dead space games. then you will really enjoy this book

Great item, in perfect condition, thank you :)