The eleven “The Wheel of Time” novels have sold more than 44 million copies, making them some of the most beloved sci-fi/fantasy books of the modern era. Now fans of “The Wheel of Time” comic books and graphic novels have reason to rejoice:
Before his death, author Robert Jordan closely worked with the Dabel Brothers while they created graphic adaptations of his best selling “The Wheel of Time” series. This resulted in the comic book adaptation of “New Spring,” the New York Times best-selling prequel to “The Wheel of Time” series.
Now the series is set to continue as the Dabel Brothers, working with Robert Jordan’s estate, create the new series. They will be published initially as comics, then collected and published as graphic novel collections by the renowned Tor Books.
Universal Pictures purchased the movie rights to “The Wheel of Time” sometime in August 2008, and “The Eye of the World” is currently in pre-production as the first movie of the series.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Graphic Novel Adaptations
- The adaptation of popular novels into graphic novels and comics presents an opportunity for storytelling in a different medium.
- Transmedia Franchises
- The expansion of a novel series into comics, graphic novels, and films allows for a multi-platform storytelling experience that engages fans across different mediums.
- Book-to-film Adaptations
- The acquisition of movie rights for popular book series opens up the opportunity for the development of film franchises that can attract both book fans and new audiences.
Sectors Adopting This
- Publishing
- The collaboration between book publishers and comic publishers presents an opportunity for cross-promotion and the expansion of audience reach.
- Film Production
- The adaptation of a popular book series into a film franchise can generate significant revenue and tap into a dedicated fan base.
- Comic Book Industry
- The adaptation of bestselling novels into comics and graphic novels provides an opportunity for the comic book industry to attract new readers and expand its market.
