An Inspector Calls the Graphic Novel: Quick Text - Paperback

by Jason Cobley (Adapted by), Will Volley (Illustrator), Alejandro Sanchez (Illustrator)

A respectable household is shocked when a strange police inspector visits them shortly after dinner... and proceeds to unravel their prejudices and lies. Through this almost surreal murder-mystery, Priestley interweaves social comment with a gripping story that twists and turns every few pages.

The book includes an illustrated Character List (Dramatis Personae), 132 pages of story artwork, and fascinating support material that details the life and work of J.B. Priestley - all beautifully presented in color.

This edition presents the entire play with simplified US English, ideal for ELL students, reluctant readers, or for students who want a quick understanding of the play before tackling the full text. Artwork and page numbers are identical to the Original Text edition, enabling differentiation in the classroom.

Back Jacket

On a spring evening in 1912, in the English town of Brumley, the wealthy Birling family is celebrating the engagement of their daughter Sheila to Gerald Croft, son of Sir George and Lady Croft. It is a joyous occasion, but their pleasant party takes a turn for the worse when they receive an unexpected visit from a police inspector investigating the suicide of a young woman. Surely none of these respectable people could have anything to do with her sad fate...
...or could they?

J. B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls is a masterpiece of English drama. Written toward the end of World War II, it cleverly combines an intriguing plot line with insightful social commentary and superb characterization, resulting in a truly thought-provoking piece of theater.

Featuring a specially adapted script for quick reading, this full color graphic novel of Priestley's wonderful drama will give you a reading experience that will live with you forever.

Author Biography

Jason Cobley is an English teacher in the East of England. He is also a proficient comic book writer.
Will Volley is a new artist to the world of sequential art, but one that is set for great things. He has a very strong sense of fine art coupled with a natural talent for capturing emotions, movement and pacing.
Jim Campbell is a professional comic-book letterer and has lettered many titles in the Classical Comics range. Clive Bryant is the founder of Classical Comics, and the Editor-in-Chief of the entire range.